Maia Top (EN)

The Maia Top is a beautifully crafted crochet crop top designed to highlight your silhouette with elegance and style. Created by Enida Avdic for yarnS design, this summer essential is worked entirely in crochet and is ideal for intermediate crafters looking to explore lace stitches and customizable shaping.

This top is made using Go Handmade’s Tencel Bamboo Fine, a luxurious fingering weight yarn composed of 40% tencel and 60% bamboo. The bamboo fiber provides excellent stretch and breathability, making it ideal for warmer seasons. You’ll need between 80 to 150 grams, depending on your size. A great substitute is Soft Bamboo Fine from Go Handmade.

Constructed from the top down, the top begins with separate front and back panels, crocheted flat before being joined at the neckline and underarms. The back panel features a split design, allowing for easy wear and an adjustable tie-back closure. After joining the panels, the top is continued in the round with optional waist shaping via decreases for a snug, flattering fit—or it can be worked straight for a looser, more relaxed style.

The main stitch pattern used is a delicate lace stitch, composed of double and treble crochet combinations, offering both visual appeal and lightness. The top is finished with a double crochet border along the neckline, hem, and armholes for a polished look. The recommended crochet hook size is 3.0 mm, though you may need to adjust based on your tension and yarn.

The pattern is written in US terms and is available in inclusive sizing: XXS to 5XL, accommodating bust measurements from 70 to 160 cm and waist from 55 to 140 cm. Whether you're looking for a fitted piece with negative ease or a breezy top for everyday wear, the Maia Top offers endless possibilities for personalization.