Following the success of my last wearable piece my
green crop top I decided to make another but this time using the correct yarn and a slightly altered pattern.
I think this top turned out to be a really great success, as a layering piece I think this is perfect for winter. I am still definitely a beginner and have issues with squint stitches and the ends not being very pretty but I think the next time I make this pattern it would be up to scratch.
Cream crochet crop top pattern:
6mm hook - DROPS Paris Cotton Aran Knitting Crochet Yarn
017 off white
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1)Chain 83 and tie together (ensure it fits over head-if not then add more chains)
2)Press ends together and add 4 stitch markers, 2 mm in from ends on each side
3)Chain 4, skip the next chain and double crochet into the chain after, chain one and skip a chain, repeat this until you reach your first stitch marker
4)Here you will add one increase stitch, then return to repeating the pattern (in bold) and add one increase at every stitch marker
5)When you have completed the first row you will slip stitch into what was the first chain of the row and chain 4 again
6)You will now turn your work and double crochet into your previous row as you did before, when you hit the stitch markers in this row you will again crochet in another increase.
7)You will repeat this pattern (ensuring you turn your work each row) until when trying on the top it reaches under your armpits for me this was 11 rows.
8)When you complete this 11th row you will slip stitch into the first stitch as before and continue the pattern until you reach your first stitch marker.
9)This time at the increase instead of adding another crochet you will chain stitch to meet the next increase (for me this was 10 stitches) when you meet this increase, slip stitch into it to create your first armhole.
10)Then triple crochet into the last row until you hit your next increase. Repeat the same crochet chain to meet your next increase (this will create your second arm hole) slip stitch into the increase and finish the row by double crocheting into the previous row. You now have armholes and little tiny sleeves.
11)Chain 4 again and this time instead of crocheting all the way around the last row you will double crochet up to the first increase then follow the chain stitch, continuing to double crochet until you get to the next increase now follow the front of the top around then follow the chain stitch until you meet the other side.
12)double crochet till you meet the first stitch.
13)Continue this pattern for how many rows you wish and tie off the end. These last few rows of crochet are dependent on how long you want your top to be, I chose to crochet round for 4 more rows.
That is your top complete !!
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