© Melissa Fisher
Box Top Crochet-along September 29 - October 31, 2026
Meet the Box Top! Named after it’s short, boxy shape, this top is an instant favorite. This pattern was designed as an almost cropped style, but not quite a crop top. This shorter style is perfect to wear with high waisted pants, but easy to modify to make a longer length too!
The Box Top is a quick and easy project, featuring two simple panels with easy repeats, elegant eyelets, and beautiful drape. IThis pattern uses simple stitches to create a beautiful texture that is equal parts mindless and interesting. Throw it on with your favorite high waisted jeans, skirt, or dress for a modern and effortless look!
We will be working on the Box Top by Melissa Fisher from Woods and Wool together between September 29 through October 31.
Session 1: Back Panel 1-2pm Tuesday Sep 29 or Sat Oct 3
Session 2:Front Panel 1-2pm Tuesday Oct 27 or Sat Oct 31
Session 3: Sleeves and Seaming 1-2pm Tuesday Sep 29 or Sat Oct 3
(Need help at other times? Join the thread on our Ravelry Group Friends Around the Table to ask questions or share photos.)
The pattern is available for $8 on Ravelry or Etsy.
Actual Sizing is based on the Craft Yarn Council standard women's sizes plus 11-13" of ease for each size and the suggested yarn weight is DK/CYC 3 getting a gauge of 10 rows + 16 sts in pattern = 4"/10cm.
XS: Width 20.5“ / 52 cm & Length 18” / 46 cm 610 yds/ 558 m
S: Width 22.5” / 57 cm & Length 18” / 46 cm 670 yds/ 613 m
M: Width 24.5” / 62 cm & Length 19.5” / 50 cm 790 yds/ 722 m
L: Width 26.5” / 62 cm & Length 19.5” / 50 cm 860 yds/ 786 m
XL: Width 28.5” / 67 cm & Length 22” / 56 cm 1040 yds/ 951 m
2X: Width 30.5” / 77 cm & Length 22” / 56 cm 1,100 yds/ 1006 m
3X: Width 32.5” / 83 cm & Length 23.5” / 60 cm 1,270 yds/ 11161 m
4x: Width 34.5” / 88 cm & Length 23.5” / 60 cm 1,350 yds/ 1234 m
5X: Width 36.5” / 93 cm & Length 25” / 64 cm 1,510 yds/ 1381 m
COPYRIGHT
The Box Top pattern and photographs are property of Woods and Wool and are for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not alter, share, or sell this pattern in any way. However, you are more than welcome to sell the finished product. Please credit Woods and Wool by including a link to the pattern listing if selling the finished piece online.
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Tips and Tricks
Box Top Make Along
Week 1 - Gauge and starting the back panel
Gauge after blocking is 16 stitches and 10 rows in pattern to 4”
The pattern starts with a Fsc (foundation single crochet) row. This technique creates both the “starting chain” and first row of single crochets at once. It allows the bottom of the garment to be more stretchy than a chain would be, which means the garment does not pull in at the chain. This is also a neater-looking start to the garment. We will go over this technique in the shop! If you are unfamiliar with the Fsc or simply wish to begin with a chain and work a row of single crochet stitches into it, you can do so.
Before you begin your gauge, decide if you will start with a Fsc or a chain.
- If you are using a Fsc, work an odd number of Fsc (at least 23 so that you have space to measure)
- If you are using a chain, work an even number of chains (at least 24) then work a row of single crochet into them, skipping the first chain closest to the hook.
In this pattern meeting the stitch gauge is more crucial than meeting row gauge.
- If you have more than 10 rows to 4” this means that your rows are shorter than gauge so your finished piece would be shorter than expected. You may want to add a set of the pattern repeat to achieve the length you would like.
- I find that I am typically under gauge row height - I have too many rows to 4” - and I do not worry too much about that as long as my stitch gauge is correct. Because this garment is made bottom-up, you can simply add rows to hit the length you would like.
- When adjusting the length, you will still need to end on a row 5 at the top of the back panel so that your rows match the front rows. I added one repeat of the pattern rows in the first sample I made.
This is called Box Top and it is indeed meant to be a boxy fit. Remember that how boxy you would like this is up to you. Start with a good gauge, block and measure it, then decide what size offers the amount of ease you would like. Measuring a garment you have which fits the way you would like this to fit is a good option. If you need help with customizing your size based on your gauge, come in on Tuesday or Saturday between 1:00 - 2:00!