Lacy Crochet: Exciting News! The Water Lily Summer Top Pattern is Now Available

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Exciting News! The Water Lily Summer Top Pattern is Now Available

I’m thrilled to share that the written pattern for my newest design — the Water Lily Lacy Summer Top — is now available in my Etsy and Ravelry shops!

This airy and elegant top has been a true labor of love. Many of you have been eagerly waiting for the pattern, and I didn’t want you to miss the chance to make it while summer is still in full swing.

So even though the video tutorial is still in the works, the written pattern is ready and up for grabs now!

The Water Lily Top is worked with a beautiful and delicate lace stitch that reminds me of floating water lilies; that’s how it got its name. The stitch creates a lovely texture and drape, and it's available in 11 custom sizes, from XS to 5XL.

Because this lace design depends on full stitch repeats (you can’t just add half a repeat), I developed a special sizing system to preserve the stitch integrity while keeping everything proportional.

The pattern has already been professionally tech edited, ensuring that it's clear, consistent, and beginner-friendly for those familiar with garment-making.

To ensure everything works as intended, I crocheted the top myself in three different sizes: XS, Small, and XL. I wanted to be 100% sure that the proportions work across different bodies — and they do!

Currently, another talented crocheter is testing the pattern in a Plus Size. Since that’s a larger project, it might take her some time to finish. But because so many of you have reached out wanting to make the top before summer ends, I decided to go ahead and release the pattern now.

The fair market value for a crochet garment pattern like this, worked in a complex lacy stitch and fully graded across all sizes is around $8 on Etsy and Ravelry.

However, for this early release, I’m offering the pattern at a special price of $5.49.

Once the video tutorial is published, the pattern price will increase to reflect its full value. So if you’d like to make this stunning summer top and save a bit in the process, now is the perfect time to get your copy! You can always redownload the updated version from Etsy or Ravelry!