You may have taken extra care of your crochet top, but accidents still happen, and it gets washed in the machine and shrink, unfortunately. Whether you accidentally shrunk your crochet top or someone in your family did, it would be a relief to know that there is an easy way to unshrink it. It would also be good to know the reasons why your crochet top can look like you cropped it. Your crochet top may be made of fibers that are prone to shrink. It may have been exposed to high temperatures, whether in the water used for washing or the high-heat setting of the dryer. Your crochet top may not be blocked properly. Your crochet top may have curly, frayed, and unfinished ends that may cause your garment to shrink. Having identified the reason why your crochet top can shrink, it is time that you know the remedy when this unfortunate event happens. Gather the materials you need for unshrinking your crochet top. You will need a plastic basin or bucket, cold or lukewarm water, hair conditioner, an ironing board or any clean, flat surface. Get your basin or bucket and fill it halfway with cold or lukewarm water. You can check the care instructions of your crochet top if unsure of what temperature of water to use. If your crochet top was made at home, check the care instructions on the yarn label. Mix one tablespoon of conditioner into your water. If you can find one without the harsh chemicals, the better it will also be for your crochet top. Mix the water-conditioner solution well to get a uniform consistency. Place your crochet top carefully into the basin, making sure that everything is submerged in the solution. Give the crochet top a gentle massage while being fully submerged in the water and conditioner solution. Soak your crochet top for about an hour. This step will allow your solution to seep through the fibers to make them relax. Remove your crochet top from the solution, then rinse thoroughly. Make sure that there is no conditioner left on your crochet top. When your crochet top is fully rinsed, squeeze the excess water from it without wringing the garment. Remember that you only need to remove the water without damaging the fibers. Stretch your crochet top in its original shape and size. Stretch it enough on the ironing board or any clean, flat surface as the fabric permits. Let it dry for 24 hours or as needed. Try your crochet top on for size, and enjoy wearing it for the next years to come. And remember that your crochet top is always safer when hand washed.