Lilith Top: Crochet Tutorial for a Halloween Goth Look

If you’ve been wanting to crochet a top that feels current, flattering, and actually wearable, the Lilith Top is a fun project to explore. This tutorial walks you through the process in a clear, follow-along format so you can pause, replay, and crochet at your own pace.
Whether you’re newer to garments or you’ve made a few wearables before, you’ll pick up helpful techniques you can reuse on other crochet tops—especially when it comes to construction, shaping, and finishing.
How the Lilith Top is built (and what you’ll learn as you crochet)

One of the best parts of following a crochet top video tutorial is seeing how the pieces come together in real time. In the Lilith Top tutorial, you’ll see the full flow of the project—from the early rows to shaping and assembly—so you can feel confident as the top starts to take form.
As you crochet along, pay attention to how the tutorial handles fit and structure. Even if you customize your size or length, understanding the general construction will help you adjust without guesswork.
You’ll also get practical reminders along the way that make a big difference in wearables, like keeping edges tidy, checking consistency, and using simple finishing moves for a polished look.
Lilith Top crochet tutorial video: follow along step by step

Source: Made by BJax
When you’re ready, start the video and crochet right alongside it. Don’t hesitate to pause at key moments—especially during shaping or joining—so you can match your work to what you’re seeing.
Finishing tips for a clean, wearable crochet top

Images and patterns courtesy of Made by BJax
For garment projects, the final steps matter. Clean joins, neat edges, and secure ends can take a handmade piece from “pretty good” to something you’ll actually reach for and wear.
As you work through the Lilith Top, take a few extra minutes to:
- smooth out your edges as you go (it’s easier than fixing later)
- keep seam areas consistent
- weave in ends securely so your top holds up over time
Those small details help your crochet summer top look intentional and feel comfortable.
Happy crocheting—and I hope this top becomes one of your go-to makes!
—Maggie


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