Easy to make 2 Panel Crochet Top, Simple Summer Top
Meet AVA top.This is a first for me, I have never designed vertical top before and I am excited to share it with you. It is one of the basic way to design and perfect for someone trying garments for the first time. It is easy to modify in all aspects of the pattern. You can start with length, width, armpit depth and neck opening.
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It is made up of 2 identical long rectangles then seamed together on the sides, front and back.
Modifying comes easy with starting chain to determine the length of the top. If you want it cropped, start with shorter chains and vice versa.
The width of the top can also be reduced or increased depending on Werther you want it true fit or oversized. This also worked with armpit width.
The stitch is simple as well. It is made form half double crochet alternating the hook in the front and back loop. The pattern needs multiples of 2.
I started with single crochet foundation. The detail when seaming it, is unique and looks clean. The depth of the neck line is also up to you. You can have the back of neck line higher than the front. The important thing is to have the head move through comfortable. The best part about this is, you can try it on as you seam and adjust it as you go.
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The Yarn
I used Hobbii yarn called Unicorn and it super fine yarn.it is Polyamide and Merino Yarn. It is very soft, durable and has lot of colour options. My favourite part about it, is that. It is super washed merino which makes it easy for washing for everyday usage. It retains with shape well.
MATERIALS
4mm hook or hook needed to obtain gauge
Fingering weight yarn.75% merino Wool, 25% Polyamide.100g(3.5oz).400m(437yds)
If you like visuals, below is the tutorial with a step by step guide on how to crochet the top and modification
GAUGE
13 rows and 20 sts
NOTES
· Pattern needs multiples of two.
· Panels are made with 2 vertical panels, seamed in the middle to create a neckline.
· Length of the top can be modified at the beginning by increasing or decreasing starting chains.
· The pattern has approximately 2”(5cm) of positive ease.
· Mattress stitch was used to seam the top but you are welcome to use your preferred method.
YARDAGE
690, 750, 840, 910, 1000, 1080, 1100 m
755, 820, 919, 995, 1094, 1181, 1203yd
ABBREVIATIONS
Fhdc – foundation half double crochet
Flo – front loop only
Blo – back loop only
Hdc – half double crochet
SM – Stitch marker
Before we begin, there are many fun beginner patterns you can find on the website and Presely top is one them. This top is all about playing with your favourite colours while creating a beautiful wardrobe
Pattern
Panels (make 2)
Fhdc 210, 210, 220, 220, 230, 230, 230. Ch 2, turn.
Row 2: hdc in the first st * hdc in flo in the second st, hdc in blo in the st* Repeat from *to* until you reach the last st, hdc in the last st. Ch 2, turn.
Repat row 2 until you reach row 52, 59, 65, 72, 78, 85, 91. Leave long enough yarn to seam panels together later. Cut yarn and fasten off.
SEAMING
NECK OPENING
Lie the panels side by side and count 82, 82, 85, 85, 87, 87, 87, stitches from the bottom to the centre and secure them with locking stitch markers. Using long tails, seam the panels together from the bottom to the SM using mattress stitch. Weave ends and cut the yarn.
Repeat on the other side.
ARMHOLES
Count stitches until you reach 105, 105, 110, 110, 115, 115 ,115 (this marks the centre of the front and back panel. Put a SM and fold the panels in half and lie them flat. Count 33, 35, 38, 40, 43, 45, 48 stitches from the top towards the bottom and put stitch marker. Seam the sides from the SM down and leave 13, 13, 15, 15, 18, 18, 18 sts unworked.
NOTE
You are welcome to seam the sides all the way down or leave some stitches unworked for a side slit.
FINISHING
Weave in ends and cut yarn.
VOILA!!! YOU ARE DONE!! I hope you had fun making this top.
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