Crochet your new favourite summer top in a weekend!

The Lemon Delight Beach Top is a light, airy crochet mesh top that's made for sunshine. Throw it on over your bikini for a beach walk, pair it with shorts for a laid-back holiday look, or layer it over a cami for breezy everyday summer style. 

With its open lace design, cute side ties, and quick construction, this is the perfect fast and satisfying make for warm-weather wardrobes.

Designed by Anja of Ophelia Talks Crochet, this pattern is worked in simple rows using just chains, single crochet, and double crochet — an easy, meditative repeat that grows fast and is ideal for confident beginners and beyond.

Why you'll love this pattern:

• Quick make — a simple 4-row repeat means you can finish this top in just a few relaxed crochet sessions
• Beginner-friendly construction — made from two flat panels joined at the shoulders, with no complicated shaping
• Adjustable fit — pretty side ties let you customise the fit, and you can easily crochet to your desired length
• Budget-friendly — uses just 2 balls of DK cotton yarn
• Optional tassels — add tassels to the hem for extra length and boho flair

What you'll need:

• 2 balls of DK weight 100% cotton yarn (sample uses JCB It's 100% Cotton DK in "Lemon" — but choose any colour you love!)
• 4 mm crochet hook
• Scissors, stitch markers, darning needle, and clips for fitting

Sizes included:

• Small — panel width 15" / 38 cm
• Medium — panel width 17" / 43 cm
• Large — panel width 21" / 53 cm

Because the top is worked flat with an easy stitch multiple (4+1), it's simple to adjust the width and length for a fully custom fit — just keep chaining and try it on as you go!

Finished measurements (size M): Length 17.5" / 45 cm · Width 17" / 43 cm

What you'll receive:

This is a DIGITAL PDF PATTERN — instant download, no physical item will be shipped. The pattern is written in US crochet terminology and includes:

• Clear row-by-row written instructions
• Full stitch key and abbreviations
• Measurements and yarn requirements
• Instructions for shoulders, joining, and side ties
• Three sizes (S, M, L) plus easy customisation tips
• Helpful photos and panel diagrams

Plus, Ophelia Talks Crochet shares detailed YouTube tutorials and friendly support through our online crochet community — so help is always on hand from first stitch to finished top.

Skill level: Confident beginner / easy — if you can chain, single crochet, and double crochet, you can make this top!

Add a slice of sunshine to your summer wardrobe — download the Lemon Delight Beach Top pattern and start crocheting today!

Please note:This is a digital PDF pattern, not the finished top. Due to the digital nature of this product, refunds are not available. This pattern is for personal use only — you may not copy, share, resell or distribute the pattern. © Ophelia Talks Crochet.