The Basic top is a simple summer top with a boat neckline, loose fit and rounded edges. It is a really excellent project for beginners, easy and quick to do.
The Basic Top is worked top down in back-and-forth rows, so you can easily adjust the length to suit your body. Slip stitches (and yo sl sts) are worked around all edges for a finishing touch.
In this pattern you will find written instructions and video tutorials that will help you in the most important steps.
Sizes
XS, (S), M, (L), XL, (XXL), to fit a bust circumference of: 80 – 85; (85 – 90); 90 – 95; (95 – 100); 100 – 110; (110 – 120) cm; 30 ½ - 33 ½; (33½ - 35½); 35½ - 37½; (37½ - 39½); 39½ - 43¼; (43¼ - 47¼) inches
Finished measurements (after wet blocking)
Circumference: 84, (89), 94, (99), 106, (113) cm.
Length in the mid back: 46, (46), 48, (48), 50, (50) cm.
*Intended to be worn with approx. 4 cm of positive ease.*
Gauge
10 x 10 cm = 16 sts x 9 rows with 4.5 mm hook wet blocked in pattern repeat.
Hooks and tools
4.5 mm for the main pattern, or size needed to meet gauge; 5 mm for the foundation chain.
You will also need scissors, some stitch markers, a measuring tape and a tapestry needle.
Yarns
4, (4), 5, (5), 6, (6) balls of DK weight yarn.
Option 1: Mon Amour microfiber from Miss Tricot Filati (50 g/135 m)
Option 2: Estate 100% cotton from Silke (50 g/127m)
Option 3: Casba 100% cotton from BBB Filati (50 g/127 m)
The light blue Basic Top is worked in Mon Amour from Miss tricot filati and approx. 20 grams of contrasting colour cotton yarn for edges.
The Basic Top with white and light blue stripes is worked in Casba from BBB yarns. I used 3 balls of white colour and one ball of light blue colour.
The Basic top with brown and beige stripes is worked in Estate from Silke. I used 2 balls of brown colour and 2 balls of beige colour.
Shown in size M.
WRITTEN IN US CROCHET TERMINOLOGY
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