This little crochet top hat makes a cute addition to baby's style for photo shoots or special occasions. It is especially great for baby boys, although it could be a unisex design. It has a built-in crochet headband to keep it atop baby's head.

You may think that anything that uses the term "granny crochet" couldn't be on a modern crochet list, but this blouse pattern by Cecilia Losada proves that it works. Perfect for spring and summer, this breezy top incorporates a colorful medallion and granny stitch sides and sleeves. And because you can choose any mix of colors you like, it's highly customizable for your style!

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Next, while on the topic of halter and crop tops, this halterneck top designed by Anna Erlandsson joins two traditions. While the bottom is a granny square row inspired by a Swedish spring flower, the rest of the top is in a modern, simple form.

Although it may seem a little risque, this crocheted top with a bare back by Drops Design is very summery but at the same time quite fashionable. Moreover, you can finally can tan your back without any lines.

Similarly to other halter and crop top ideas, here us the Sidney top by Drops Design in DROPS Safran yarn and available in 3 sizes. Conversely, this is a slightly more built up project, when you want a bit more coverage.

Lastly on out halter and crop top journey,, this top designed by Jane Green is based on the alway popular granny square which never gets old and has recently been coming back into glory.

A point often overlooked is that sometimes minimalism is what you want. To be sure, the Sophia crop top fits the bill here and is perfect for a day at the beach.