Mohair Crochet Turtleneck Top Free Size Chart

Imagine cozying up in a cloud of softness, feeling effortlessly chic and warm without sacrificing style. This Mohair Crochet Turtleneck Top offers that luxurious experience, blending the delicate halo of mohair with a comfortable, flattering silhouette perfect for cooler days. It’s a wearable piece designed to become a beloved staple in your winter wardrobe.

Mohair Crochet Turtleneck Top Free Size Chart

Quick Facts

This mohair crochet top utilizes the extended single crochet (esc) stitch for its airy, delicate fabric. Designed for a comfortable, relaxed fit across sizes XS to 3XL, it’s estimated to take approximately 15-25 hours to complete, making it a thoughtful, hand-crafted gift for loved ones or a delightful personal project.

What Makes This Mohair Crochet Turtleneck Top Special

This crochet turtleneck stands out due to its unique combination of yarn and stitch. By using a mohair-silk blend and the extended single crochet, we achieve a fabric that is incredibly light, soft, and boasts that signature “halo” effect, giving the garment a luxurious, almost ethereal quality. The body panels are worked flat and seamed, creating a clean, classic silhouette with set-in sleeves for a tailored look. The turtleneck collar is integrated seamlessly into the design, crocheted directly onto the neckline for a smooth, professional finish. This approach avoids bulk and ensures a comfortable, stylish fit.

Skill Level

Intermediate

This pattern is best suited for crocheters who are comfortable with:
* Working flat pieces and seaming
* Basic crochet stitches (ch, sl st, sc, dc)
* Working in rows and understanding row repeats
* Reading a crochet pattern with stitch counts
* Identifying stitch types and working into correct loops
* Working with fine or “hairy” yarns

You should feel confident with basic garment construction and be ready to learn a new stitch or two.

Finished Measurements

All measurements are approximate and taken with the garment laid flat.

Materials You Will Need

Yarn Suggestions

Choosing the right yarn for your winter crochet top is crucial for achieving the desired look and feel.

Gauge

13 esc and 9 rows = 4 inches (10 cm), using 5.5mm hook, blocked.

Abbreviations

Special Stitches Explained

Extended Single Crochet (esc):
1. Insert hook into stitch.
2. Yarn over, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook).
3. Yarn over, pull through 1 loop (2 loops on hook).
4. Yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.

This stitch creates a slightly taller and airier fabric than a standard single crochet, perfect for a delicate mohair crochet top.

Pattern Instructions

This crochet top pattern is worked in four main pieces: Front Panel, Back Panel, and two Sleeves. These pieces are worked flat and then seamed together. The turtleneck collar is added by working in the round onto the neckline.

### Section 1: Front Panel

(Make 1)
Using 5.5mm hook, ch 56 (62, 68, 74, 80, 86, 92) for sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL).

Row 1 (RS): Esc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (55, 61, 67, 73, 79, 85, 91 esc)
Row 2 (WS): Esc in each esc across. Ch 1, turn. (55, 61, 67, 73, 79, 85, 91 esc)

Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 21 (21, 22, 22, 23, 23, 24) inches [53 (53, 56, 56, 58.5, 58.5, 61) cm] from starting chain.
Fasten off.

### Section 2: Back Panel

(Make 1)
Work exactly as for the Front Panel.
Fasten off.

### Section 3: Sleeves

(Make 2)
Using 5.5mm hook, ch 40 (40, 42, 42, 44, 44, 46) for sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL).

Row 1 (RS): Esc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (39, 39, 41, 41, 43, 43, 45 esc)
Row 2 (WS): Esc in each esc across. Ch 1, turn. (39, 39, 41, 41, 43, 43, 45 esc)

Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 17 (17, 17.5, 17.5, 18, 18, 18.5) inches [43 (43, 44.5, 44.5, 45.5, 45.5, 47) cm] from starting chain.
Fasten off.

### Section 4: Assembly

1. Shoulder Seams: Lay Front and Back Panels flat with RS facing each other. Using a tapestry needle and yarn, seam the top edges together for 6 (7, 7.5, 8.5, 9, 10, 10.5) inches [15 (18, 19, 21.5, 23, 25.5, 26.5) cm] in from each outer edge. Leave the central portion unseamed for the neck opening.
2. Side Seams: With RS still facing, seam the side edges of the Front and Back Panels together from the bottom up, leaving an armhole opening measuring 8 (8, 8.5, 8.5, 9, 9, 9.5) inches [20.5 (20.5, 21.5, 21.5, 23, 23, 24) cm] from the shoulder seam down.
3. Sleeve Seams: Fold each Sleeve lengthwise with RS facing each other. Seam the long edges together.
4. Attach Sleeves: Turn the main body of the top right side out. Turn Sleeves right side out. Insert one sleeve into each armhole opening, aligning the sleeve seam with the side seam of the body. Pin or use stitch markers to hold in place. Seam the sleeves into the armholes using a tapestry needle.

### Section 5: Turtleneck Collar

With RS facing, join yarn with a sl st to any st along the neck opening.
Using 5.5mm hook.

Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as st), work 68 (68, 72, 72, 76, 76, 80) esc evenly around the neck opening. Join with a sl st to first esc. (68, 68, 72, 72, 76, 76, 80 esc)
Round 2: Ch 1, esc in BLO of each esc around. Join with a sl st to first esc. (68, 68, 72, 72, 76, 76, 80 esc)

Repeat Round 2 until the collar measures 14 inches (35.5 cm) from the base of the neck.
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Size Customization Tips

This free crochet top pattern is designed to be easily adjustable.

• To adjust Bust Width: To make the garment wider or narrower, add or subtract stitches from the initial chain of the Front and Back Panels. Each 2 stitches added/subtracted will change the total bust circumference by approximately 0.75 inches (2 cm). For example, to size down from a S to an XS, you would subtract 6 stitches (12 total, 6 from each panel) from the initial chain, reducing the bust by approximately 4.5 inches (11.5 cm).
• To adjust Body Length: Add or subtract rows from the Front and Back Panels before fastening off. Each row adds approximately 0.4 inches (1 cm) to the length.
• To adjust Sleeve Length: Add or subtract rows from the Sleeves before fastening off. Each row adds approximately 0.4 inches (1 cm) to the length.
• To adjust Collar Depth: Add or subtract rounds from the Turtleneck Collar. Each round adds approximately 0.4 inches (1 cm) to the depth.

Care Instructions

To preserve the delicate nature of your mohair crochet top, hand wash gently in cool water with a mild wool-friendly detergent. Do not wring or twist. Roll in a towel to absorb excess water, then lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight. Blocking gently after washing can help maintain the garment’s shape. Do not machine wash or tumble dry.