Crochet Top Pattern Using Mercerized Cotton Yarn

You’ll Need:

400g of white 100% mercerized cotton yarn (500m/100g);

Crochet hook 2.5;

Buttons.

Size:

S.

Note:

Make pattern design in natural size.

Instructions

Back

Make 130 chain sts + 3 chain sts increase and work according to the scheme 2. At 45 cm height from the beginning of work, decrease 4 x 2 sts from both sides for arm-holes.

Left Front

Make 21 motifs according to the scheme 1, connecting motifs in the process of work. Places of connection are stated on the scheme of motif. Fasten the upper 3 motifs with arches of 5 chain sts, making decreases for the neck-hole according to the pattern design.

Right Front

Make in symmetry to the left front.

Sleeves

Make 50 chain sts + 3 chain sts increase, work according to the scheme 2 as per the pattern design. Increase 1 x 2 sts in every 5^th row for sleeve chamfers. Work in this way for 66 cm, then make the sleeve cap according to the pattern design.

Assembly

Make all the seams. Fasten the edges:

• 1^st row: * double crochet, 3 chain sts*; repeat from * to *;
• 2^nd-5^th rows: single crochets (make button-holes on one front);
• 6^th row: “shrimp stitch”.