# Forest Green Elegant Peplum Crochet Top Free Pattern
Forest green elegance! This peplum top in rich forest green is sophisticated and flattering — the peplum flare skims beautifully, and the deep green is endlessly elegant. It’s the top I wear when I want to feel polished.
Simple bodice with a flared peplum hem. The forest green is rich and timeless, perfect for autumn and beyond.
Forest green — rich and elegant. Soft yarn with beautiful drape.
What You’ll Need
- Worsted-weight yarn in forest green (approx. 500 yards)
- Size H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
Finished size:
- Adult S–M: bust 36 inches, length 24 inches
The Pattern
Bodice
Ch 82.
Row 1: DC in the 4th chain from the hook and in each chain across, Ch 2, turn. (80 DC)
Rows 2–12: DC in each stitch across, Ch 2, turn. (80 DC)
Row 13 (divide): DC in the next 12 (front), skip 16 (armhole), DC in the next 32 (back), skip 16 (armhole), DC in the next 12 (front). Join to work in the round. (56 DC)
Rounds 14–16: Ch 2, DC in each stitch around, join. (56 DC)
Peplum
Round 17 (increase): Ch 2, work 2 DC in each stitch around, join. (112 DC)
Rounds 18–22: Ch 2, DC in each stitch around, join. (112 DC)
Round 23: Ch 1, SC in each stitch around, join. Fasten off.
Finishing
Work 1 round of SC around each armhole and the neckline.
Weave in all ends.
Sophie’s Tips
- The peplum should flare gently — the double-stitch increase is perfect.
- Forest green looks stunning with gold jewelry.
- This top in black is equally elegant for evening.
Elegant and flattering — forest green perfection!
