Short Sleeve Crochet Top with Stripes
I am happy to be back and share with you this simple top. I Used soft pastel colours when I participated in Hobbii campaign challenge. The idea came to me to design a top or t shirt that can be worn with jeans, dress pants or skirt. All you need to do is to go through your wardrobe and match the colours to with most of the stuff in it.
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The pattern panels are made as one piece. I don’t know about you but I am not a big fan or seaming, so why not come up with a design that only require side seaming? The panels are worked sideways, after getting the desired length, it is time to make neck opening. Start with one shoulder, fasten off and make another and connect the two with chains to continue with the front panel.
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Sleeves are made separately; they are two short rectangles to really give T shirt vibe. They are then seamed to the panels
My favourite part about this pattern is the collar and detailing around the sleeves.it gives the top a clean yet elegant look
I used cotton blend DK weight yarn because the colours represent more spring and summer and wanted something that is light and breathable.
I chose to do the same row stripes for a more classic
I chose to do the same row stripes for a more classic and a sense of tradition. It is also beneficial for a beginner to know they only change colours every 5 rows hence easy to follow and less stressful. I know how intimidating it can be do make your first garment. You can work this in one colour or only 2, one for the panels and another for the collar and the details around the sleeve
I used yarn call Acacia by Hobbii, it is very soft and light. Perfect for warmer weather. You can buy the yarn Here; they have lots of beautiful colours.
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MATERIALS
4mm hook or hook needed to obtain gauge
DK weight yarn (CYC 3) Acadia 51% Acrylic, 49% Cotton.100g(3.5oz).250m(273yds)
Scissors
2 stitch markers
GAUGE (blocked)
12 rows and 16 sts = 4 X 4”/10cmX10cm
ABBREVATION (US TERMS)
Fhdc = foundation half double crochet
Hdc = half double crochet
St = stitches
RS = Right side
Sl st = slip stitch
SM = Stitch marker
YARDAGE
Total yardage: 750, 800, 850, 950,1000,1050, 1080m
820, 875, 930, 1039, 1094, 1149, 1198 yd
Colour A: 1, 1, 1, 1.5, 1.5, 2 skeins
Colour B: 1, 1, 1, 1.5, 1.5, 2,2 skeins
Colour C: 1, 1, 1.5, 1.5, 2, 2, 2 skeins
NOTES
· Sizes are XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL.
· Colours are changed every 5 rows.
· The collar and sleeve cuff are made in the round.
· Leave 10inch tails with each colour change to use for seaming later.
Pattern
BACK PANEL
With Colour A
Fhdc 60, 68, 76, 84, 92,100,108.
Row 2: Ch 2, turn. Hdc in the first st and each st across.
Row 3-5: repeat row 2. Pull up the last loop with Colour B. Ch 2, turn.
(60, 68, 76, 84, 92,100, 108) sts
Rows 6-10: Colour B
Rows 11-15: Colour C
Continue switching colours every 5 rows until you reach rows 60, 60, 60, 63, 63, 63.
FRONT PANEL
1st shoulder Continue with the last colour from back panel
Note
XS-M: work normal 5 row repeat.
L-3XL: work with the last color for three rows only to match the last 3 rows of the back panel.
Row 1: Ch 2, turn. Hdc in the next 18, 21, 25, 30, 33, 37, 40 sts.
Row 2: Ch 2 and turn. Hdc across.
Repeat row 2 to row 14.
Row 15: Ch 2 and turn. 2Hdc in the first st, hdc and each st across (19, 22, 25, 31, 34, 38, 41)
Cut yarn and fasten off.
2nd shoulder
Count 18, 21, 25, 30, 33, 37,40 sts, place a SM. Starting at the centre of the top. Join yarn, ch 2.
Row 1: hdc across. 18, 21, 25, 30, 33, 37, 40 sts
Row 2: Ch 2 and turn. Hdc in each st across.
Repeat row 2 to 14.
Row 15: ch 2 and turn. 2hdc in the first st, hdc in each st across. (19, 22, 25, 31, 34, 38, 41)
Connecting sides
Colour C
Row 16: Ch 2, turn. hdc across to last st. 2hdc in last st. Ch 20, 22, 22, 20, 22, 22, 24. 2hdc into the first side, hdc across. (60, 68, 76, 84, 92, 100, 108) sts.
Row 17: Ch 2, turn. Hdc in the first st and across. (60, 68, 76, 84, 92,100,108) sts.
Repeat row 17, changing colours every 5 rows, until rows 60, 60, 60, 63, 63, 63. Cut yarn and fasten off.
Sleeves (make 2)
Colour A
Fhdc 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76.
Row 2: Ch 2, turn. Hdc in the first st and across.
Row 3-5: repeat row 2. Pull up the last loop with Colour B. ch 2 and turn.
Rows 6-10: Colour B
Rows 11-15: Colour C. Leave 20inch tail. Cut yarn and fasten off.
SEAMING
Sides and Sleeves
Mark the centre sleeve st with a stitch marker and align the stitch marker with the
shoulder seam, ensuring you have the same number of rows for the front/back panels.
Sew the sleeve panel to the body panels.
Fold the top at the shoulders and align rows, Use the long tail and seam the sleeves towards the armpit and continue to the side of the cardigan. Repeat for the second sleeve and side.
Sleeve Ribbing
Round 1: Using Colour A, join yarn at the bottom of the sleeve. Ch 2, hdc in the first st and around. Join with sl st.
Round 2: Ch 2, hdc in the third loop and around.
Repeat round 2 three more times. Cut yarn and fasten off.
Collar
Decide the right side of the top
Round 1: Using Colour A, join yarn on right side. Ch 2, hdc in the first st and evenly distribute hdc sts around. Join with sl st.
Round 2: Ch 2, hdc in the third loop and around.
Repeat round 2 three more times. Cut yarn and fasten off.
FINISHING
Weave in all ends and move on to blocking your cardigan.
VOILA!!! YOU ARE DONE! I hope you had fun making this top.
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