This pattern was first published in my second book, Interlocking Crochet, in May 2026. It is currently not available for individual purchase and can only be obtained by purchasing the book.

DESCRIPTION
Introducing the Granny Mirage Top: a chic summer top that holds an unexpected secret! With its delicate bow-tied straps, this crop top is cute as a button and you would be forgiven for thinking that it’s made out of perfectly aligned granny squares all neatly seamed together along the edges. But here’s the twist—this top is actually constructed as one seamless panel! Even the straps are embedded into the construction for extra durability.
Designed with versatility in mind, the top allows you to tailor the fit to your liking: simply tie the straps lower or higher to adjust its position on your body. The lace-up closure lets you tighten or loosen the bust to suit your comfort and style. Wear it with the lace at the back or at the front, or omit it altogether and substitute it with a simple seam!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished bust circumference: 31 (35.25, 39.75, 44, 48.25) (52.75, 57, 61.5, 65.75) inches or 79 (90, 101, 112, 123) (134, 145, 156, 167) cm
The sizing for this pattern is based on the standard Craft Yarn Council (CYC) measurements.
This top is designed to be worn with up to 4 inches (10 cm) of negative ease around the bust.
All my garment patterns are size-inclusive and are graded for actual bust circumferences of up to at least a 60 inches or 152 cm.

DIFFICULTY
Advanced

MATERIALS
Yarn
Sport weight.

Shown in
Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino (100% Wool; 180 yds/165 m per 1.75 oz/50 g skein) in color Cream (04) as MC and Pink (47) as CC

Hooks
US G-6/4.0 mm (main gauge) hook, US E-4/3.5 mm (secondary) hook, US C-2 or US D/3.0 mm (detailing) hook, or sizes needed to obtain gauge. I’m a tight crocheter, so you may have to go down in hook sizes.

Notions
Scissors, yarn needle, up to 20 locking stitch markers, tape measure.

YARDAGE
Main color: 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) (6, 6, 7, 7) skeins or 435 (495, 555, 615, 680) (975, 1055, 1135, 1220) yds/400 (455, 505, 560, 620) (890, 965, 1040, 1115) m
Contrast color: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (4, 5, 5, 5) skeins or 300 (345, 385, 430, 470) (680, 735, 790, 850) yds/275 (315, 350, 395, 430) (620, 670, 720, 775) m
These yardages are estimated. Check out the tester lookbook on the blog for exact yardages from my testers!

HOW DO I PURCHASE THIS PATTERN?
This interlocking crochet pattern can currently be obtained exclusively by pre-ordering my book, Reversible Crochet Sweaters (US publication date: May 26th, 2026). Available at all major book retailers!

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PATTERN SUPPORT
This pattern is available in English only and uses standard US crochet terminology.
For pattern related questions, please join my Facebook support group, CrochetHighway Designs, or contact me at thecrochethighway at gmail.com.

COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER
This pattern is for your personal and non-commercial use only. You are prohibited from publishing this pattern (in whole or in part) on your site or blog or otherwise claiming it as your own, selling, or distributing it. Do not alter this pattern in any way and do not create your own patterns based on the instructions provided herein. Please refrain from modifying the pattern and/or creating other items based off of it. Using my product photography, tutorial pictures and written instructions and passing them off as your own is copyright infringement. You are welcome to sell your creations in small quantities or to share them on social media, but please credit me as the designer @CrochetHighway when possible. You are prohibited from using my photographs to sell your items.
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