CROCHET 3D TEXTURE TOP — VIDEO TUTORIAL & PATTERN
Pattern Use & Copyright
This pattern is an original design by NAVI New York. Please do not copy, share, resell, or redistribute this pattern (in full or in part), including the instructions or techniques. If you share your work, I’d appreciate a tag or credit: @olga.levinski
Materials
• Yarn of your choice
• Crochet hook suitable for your yarn
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
For the flower version, I used:
• wool yarn (held double)
• 10 mm crochet hook
For the butterfly version, I used:
• cotton yarn (held double)
• 6 mm crochet hook
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Abbreviations (US terms)
• ch — chain
• sl st — slip stitch
• sc — single crochet
• dc — double crochet
• tr — treble crochet
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Notes
• This pattern is worked in turned rows.
• Spacing: You can use any number of stitches between flowers / butterflies, but it should always be an odd number.
• The flowers / butterflies are worked directly into the fabric — no cutting the yarn.
• The final row should be a row without flowers / butterflies.
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Step 1: Foundation Chain
Choose an odd number (k) — this is the number of stitches between motifs.
Add 1 stitch → this gives one full repeat.
Choose n = number of repeats (based on your desired width).
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Formula:
(k + 1) × n + k
Where:
• k = stitches between motifs (must be odd)
• n = number of repeats
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Example flower version (5 stitches between motifs):
(5 + 1) × 4 + 5 = 29 stitches
Example butterfly version (11 stitches between motifs):
(11 + 1) × 4 + 11 = 59 stitches
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Step 2: Row 1
Work dc across the entire row.
Shape Variation (Triangle Version)
To create a triangular shape, work decreases on both sides in every row.
As the piece narrows, gradually reduce the number of motifs to maintain the shape.
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Step 3: Row 2
Pattern:
5 dc – flower – 5 dc – flower – 5 dc – flower … flower – 5 dc
Work 5 dc, then create a flower.
After each flower, skip the next stitch, then continue with 5 dc.
Repeat across the row.
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Step 4: How to Make the Flower
After working the required number of dc before the flower:
1. Work 5 dc
2. Ch 1
3. Insert hook into the top of the 5th dc and make sc
→ this creates a small ring
Now work 5 petals into that ring.
Petal 1 and 2
• ch 2
• 2 dc into ring
• ch 2
• sl st into ring
Petal 3
• ch 2
• 1 dc into ring
• 1 dc into the ring from the opposite side of the center bar
• ch 2
• sl st into ring
Petal 4 and 5
Repeat Petal 1
Then continue the row.
How to Make the Butterfly
After working the required number of dc before the motif:
- Work 5 dc
- Ch 1
- Insert hook into the top of the 5th dc and make sc
→ this creates a small ring
Now work the butterfly wings into that ring.
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Wing 1
• ch 2
• 1 dc into ring
• 1 tr into ring
• ch 3
• sl st into ring
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Wing 2 (mirrored)
• ch 3
• 1 tr into ring
• 1 dc into ring
• ch 2
• sl st into ring from the opposite side of the center bar
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Wing 3
• ch 2
• 1 dc into ring
• 2 tr into ring
• 1 dtr into ring
• ch 6
• sl st into ring
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Head
• ch 3
• sl st into ring
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Wing 4 (mirrored)
• ch 6
• 1 dtr into ring
• 2 tr into ring
• 1 dc into ring
• ch 2
• sl st into ring
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Then continue the row.
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Step 5: Row 3
Work across in dc.
In the flower sections, work treble crochet (tr) into the stitch of the previous-previous row (that means into Row 1).
Turn.
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Step 6: Row 4
Pattern:
2 dc – flower – 5 dc – flower – 5 dc – flower … flower – 2 dc
Turn.
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Step 7: Row 5
Repeat Row 3:
Work across in dc, and in the flower sections work tr into the stitch of the previous-previous row.
Turn.
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Step 8: Pattern Repeat
Repeat the following rows until the piece reaches your desired length:
Row 2 → Row 3 → Row 4 → Row 5
Continue repeating this sequence.
The final row should be a non-flower row.
Example:
I worked 19 rows total.
Example:
I worked 29 rows total.
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Step 9: Edge Finish
Work 1 row of dc.
Then work sc evenly along:
• both side edges
• the bottom edge
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Step 10: Back Ties
Make one long tie:
• ch 200
• after each chain, tighten slightly with your thumb to create a firmer cord
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Step 11: Blocking Tip
If the flowers curl inward and you want a more defined floral texture:
• lightly wet the piece
• gently open and shape each flower
• leave flat to dry
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Finished
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Done!
Tag your finished top: @olga.levinski — I'd love to see your creation!