amberblissthis The Ventanitas (which means little windows in Spanish) Crochet Top pattern is a quick and easy sideways work up. You’ll love how quickly this piece comes together and how versatile it is in your wardrobe. Wear it over a blouse, a dress, a tank, a t-shirt, long-sleeves, short-sleeves, no sleeves…you really can’t go wrong. This top pairs well with so many garments in your wardrobe and can be worn year-round!
The original was designed to be made with 3 coordinating colors, but you can make this with 2 or even 1 color scheme. The surface slip stitches really give it a touch of WOW, so don’t forget to add at least a contrasting yarn for that!
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The ORIGINAL Ventanitas Crochet Top
If you follow my social media, you may have seen this top last summer. I wore it over and over. It was (and still is) my absolutely favorite top to throw on and go! I made a few adjustments as I wrote up the pattern and the version you see below is the NEW and IMPROVED Ventanitas Crochet Top pattern! You’ll need sport weight yarn, crochet hooks in sizes 4.5mm and 5mm as well as some experience with tension and gauge to create this top. This pattern is rated level 2 (EASY) according to the standards set by the Craft Yarn Council.
Ventanitas Crochet Top Materials
- Heatherly Sport (2), 80% Acrylic, 20% Merino Wool, 328 yards / 100 grams or any sport weight yarn
- Sample in XL:
- Color A: Cabana (1)
- Color B: Sweet Bing (1)
- Color C: Lilac (1)
- Sample in XL:
- G+ / 4.5 mm & H-8 / 5 mm hooks
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Tape Measure
- SOAK wash
- Blocking mats
- Blocking pins
Yardage needed for Ventanitas Crochet Top Pattern
| Size | 3 colors—as pattern is written (A / B / C) | 2 colors with A in the mesh sections and sl sts, B used for sc striping sections (A / B) | 2 colors with B used only for sl st contrast (A / B) | Total yards |
| XS | 214 / 225 / 211 | 425 / 225 | 624 / 26 | 650 |
| S | 241 / 230 / 238 | 479 / 230 | 682 / 27 | 709 |
| M | 267 / 301 / 264 | 531 / 301 | 805 / 27 | 832 |
| L | 293/ 306 / 290 | 583 / 306 | 861 / 28 | 889 |
| XL | 325 / 311 / 322 | 647 / 311 | 930 / 28 | 958 |
| 2X | 357 / 322 / 354 | 711 / 322 | 1004 / 29 | 1033 |
| 3X | 363 / 402 / 360 | 723 / 402 | 1096 / 29 | 1125 |
| 4X | 395 / 412 / 392 | 787 / 412 | 1169 / 30 | 1199 |
| 5X | 428 / 422 / 425 | 853 / 422 | 1245 / 30 | 1275 |
Crochet Pattern Tester Results
I can’t say enough good things about the testers for this pattern. They really crocheted and modeled each top into their own style by choosing fantastic colors and pairing the Ventanitas with a wide array of clothing styles. They prove how versatile this top is! I encourage you to check out the RAVELRY PROJECTS they have created for even more information about their tops and more photos and testers, too!
Get Your Ventanitas Crochet Top Pattern!
This pattern is currently available in Ravelry and Etsy! Choose your preferred shop to purchase this pattern and browse my other crochet patterns as well! The pattern is 20% off through Tuesday, March 28th as part of the pattern release. No coupon code is necessary!
If you like the “little windows”, you may also enjoy the Estival Sash pattern which utilizes the same stitch!
If you like the look of surface slip stitches, you may also enjoy the Ever Ridge Hot Pad which also uses surface slip stitching! This is a free-to-view pattern on my blog!
