Learn how to crochet the Lucille Top, an easy, lightweight top worked in a lacy stitch pattern featuring cute, puffy cluster stitches.

March 2026 Update:
I decided to re-work this top, originally named the Oasis Cluster Top, to add more options, including 4 more sizes, 2 more lengths, finished sleeves and bottom borders and most importantly, neckline shaping for a better fit.

Before, this top was simply two identical rectangles sewn together at the shoulders leaving the neck hole open, but really, you have to have a little shaping at the shoulders for a good fit, especially in the larger sizes or if you have a larger bust so I never wore my original top because of this.

I was asked by Emily of Crochet Aweigh if she could feature this top at her yarn shop, worked in her 2026 exclusive yarn, the Dora Canal in the Platinum Blonde Superwash Sock Yarn by Dizzy Blonde Studios, for the 2026 Orange Blossom Yarn Crawl, which spans 8 yarn shops on Central Florida. Could not be more honored that she asked! And it was the perfect opportunity for an update.

Now, I’ve decided to keep the original instructions up in this post as well, which would be better for yarns similar to the original, Premier Yarn Wool Free Sock, which leans more to a sport weight thickness and slightly heavier fabric from a similar fiber content of viscose and acrylic, perhaps like HiKoo Cobasi.

The new instructions are great for lighter wool and wool blend yarns, like most sock weight yarns, like the Berroco Vintage Sock I’ve used and the Platinum Blonde Superwash Sock Yarn Emily has used.

So this is a two-in-one pattern. Make sure to find the heading appropriate to your choice of yarn to follow those instructions.

NEW VERSION WITH BERROCO VINTAGE SOCK YARN:

Materials:

• Fingering Weight #1 Yarn
• F5/3.75mm Crochet Hook
• Tapestry Needle
• Soft Tape Measure (essential to measure gauge)
• Optional, Stitch Markers

Material Notes:

Yardage: The following list is separated by size, and each size contains 3 yardages for Crop Length (Hip Length, Tunic Length). These yardages are for short sleeves, so if you add sleeve length, it will require more yarn.

• XS: 641 (722, 917)
• S: 746 (841, 1067)
• M: 870 (933, 1183)
• L: 978 (1002, 1284)
• XL: 1061 (1087, 1392)
• 2X: 1231 (1203, 1541)
• 3X: 1318 (1288, 1649)
• 4X: 1431 (1333, 1726)
• 5X: 1591 (1418, 1834)

There are lots of great alternative yarn options. Direct alternatives are going to be wool and wool blend yarns, but with a 0 ease, you could easily sub out for other yarns as well, such as a nylon yarn, viscose blend, linen blend or cotton blend - you’ll just want to stay away from a 100% cotton and 100% linen as they do not stretch and hold their shape the same way.

Stitch Markers are really helpful to use for keeping track of rows and stitches, but also to aid in keeping the rows lined up when it’s time to seam up the top. Plastic Locking Stitch Markers and Lobster Clasp Stitch Markers are probably the most common for purchased stitch markers, but I also love to use Lever Back Stitch Markers as they are a lot easier on the fingers than the lobster clasp and slightly larger to grab the stitch better. Scrap yarn, paper clips and safety pins work too!

Measurements:
ALL of the measurements are listed in the Measurements section of the pattern as well as throughout the pattern as check points.

Sizes Included:
XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X 3X, 4X, 5X

To Fit Bust Size:
28”, 32”, 36”, 40”, 44”, 48”, 52”, 56”, 60”

Ease refers to the fit. In this case, I’ve designed this top with 0 ease so it is made to the same measurements as your bust, as I don’t like oversized garments. The difference between each size is 4” so if you prefer something more fitted, go down a size, and if you prefer something more oversize, go up a size. Note: You may still want to follow the row count for the Underarm section and width instruction of the neckline for your bust size for a more comfortable and flattering fit.

Gauge (Essential):
In Pattern, 21 DC by 9 Rows (Double Crochet to Double Crochet) = 4”

Gauge it very important for garments. If you do not meet gauge, and continue making your top, the finished size will either be too small or too big so make sure to stop and check it. If you’re measuring smaller than the given measurements, go up a crochet hook size, and if you’re measuring larger, go down a crochet hook size. Rework the sample, take gauge again, and see where you are.

To work a gauge swatch, I recommend starting with a foundation double crochet (FDC) of at least 35, and then working in pattern.

The width gauge is the most important to meet. The height can always be adjusted later by working more or less repeats. If you cannot meet gauge, even with trying to go up or down hook sizes, then use your gauge swatch to determine how many stitches you’ll need to work to meet my provided measurements.

Abbreviations (US Terms):

• FDC - Foundation Double Crochet
• DC - Double Crochet
• BLO - Back Loop Only
• SC - Single Crochet

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ORIGINAL VERSION MADE WITH PREMIER YARN’S WOOL FREE SOCK (which has been discontinued)

Materials:

• 1175 - 1645 Yards of #1 Fine Weight Yarn
• H8/5mm Crochet Hook
• Tapestry Needle for Weaving in Ends & Assembly
• Soft Tape Measure (essential for gauge)

Time Spent:
I worked the medium size in several seatings, putting in about 14 hours.

Sizes Included:
Teen/Women XS, S, M, L, XL with 0” Ease

Gauge (essential):
20 DC = 4”

Abbreviation (US Term):
- DC - Double Crochet