# Butter Yellow Romantic Crochet Set Free Crochet Pattern
A matching set will always make me feel put-together, even on days when I absolutely am not. This butter yellow duo — a sweet cropped top and a swishy lace-hemmed skirt — is my idea of romance in crochet form. The color is like softened sunshine: warm and happy without shouting.
Both pieces are simple half double crochet with pretty shell-and-picot edgings doing all the decorative heavy lifting. Wear them together for the full effect, or mix and match — the top is adorable with jeans, and the skirt pairs beautifully with a plain white tee.
What You’ll Need
- DK weight (#3) yarn: approx. 1100 yds butter yellow
- Size G-6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook
- 28-inch length of narrow elastic (for skirt waistband) — optional
- Tapestry needle
Finished size:
- Top: bust 34 inches, length 10 inches
- Skirt: waist 28 inches, length 16 inches (adult S/M)
- Gauge: 16 HDC = 4 inches
The Pattern
Top
Ch 136, join with sl st to form a ring, being careful not to twist.
Rounds 1-16: Ch 2 (counts as HDC), HDC in each st around, join. (136 HDC)
Round 17: Ch 1, SC in each st around, join. (136 SC)
Round 18 (lace edge): Ch 1, [skip 2 sts, 5 DC in next st, skip 2 sts, SC in next st] around, join. Fasten off.
Straps (make 2): Ch 60, SC in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (59 SC) Fasten off. Sew or tie the straps at the front and back top edge.
Skirt
Ch 112, join to form a ring.
Rounds 1-4 (waistband): Ch 1, SC in each st around, join. (112 SC)
Rounds 5-10: Ch 2, HDC in each st around, join. (112 HDC)
Round 11: Ch 2, [HDC in next 6, 2 HDC in next] 16 times, join. (128 HDC)
Rounds 12-17: Ch 2, HDC in each st around, join. (128 HDC)
Round 18: Ch 2, [HDC in next 7, 2 HDC in next] 16 times, join. (144 HDC)
Rounds 19-28: Ch 2, HDC in each st around, join. (144 HDC)
Round 29: Ch 1, SC in each st around, join. (144 SC)
Round 30 (lace hem): Ch 1, [skip 2 sts, (3 DC, ch 2, 3 DC) in next st, skip 2 sts, SC in next st] around, join.
Round 31 (picots): Sl st to the ch-2 space of the first shell, ch 1, [SC in ch-2 space, ch 3, sl st in first ch (picot made), SC in next SC between shells] around, join. Fasten off.
Thread the elastic through the waistband rounds if desired, or simply rely on the SC waistband’s gentle stretch. Weave in all ends.
Sophie’s Tips
- Try the top tube on before adding the straps — you can easily add or remove a round to get your perfect crop length.
- The skirt’s increases are placed to give a gentle A-line; for more twirl, add one more increase round before the lace hem.
- This set in sage green or dusty rose is equally dreamy — the pattern loves soft colors.
Made to match, made to love — enjoy every wear!
