How to Create a Stunning Crochet Top with Circle Motifs

You’ll Need

400 (450)g of black yarn (40% viscose, 30% cotton, 20% linen, 10% polyamide; 125m/50g);

Crochet hook 4.

Size

S (M).

Used Patterns

Circle Motif

Make 8 chain sts and circle them in the ring with the help of 1 slip st. Work due to the scheme with circle rows, starting every circle row with the needed quantity of sts instead of the 1^st st and finishing with 1 slip st in the upper chain st increase. Turn to the next row with the help of slip st. Make 1^st-3^rd circle rows x once, making single crochets and treble crochets only around chain sts of the previous circle row. Make every following motif in the same way as the 1^st one, but connect it with the previous motif in the 3^rd circle row. For this, make 1 slip st around chain st of the neighboring motif instead of chain st due to the scheme. 4 circle motifs with connecting loops, filling motifs, and circle edge are stated on the scheme.

Filling Motif

Make filling motifs separately between 4 circle motifs. Start at arrow A on circle motif and work due to the scheme with double crochets and chain st as connection, finishing with 1 slip st in the top of the 1^st double crochet.

Circle Edge

Start with new yarn on the motif at arrow B and fasten the upper edge of front and back = 8 (10) circle motifs, pattern repeat, make turn of circle row due to the scheme.

Stitches Control

1 circle motif = 11 cm diameter.

Instructions

For front and back, make 48 (60) circle motifs and connect them according to the pattern design. For arm-holes, leave 1.5 (2) motifs open in height. For side seams, connect motifs following the instructions. Make filling motifs, then fasten the upper edge with circle edge row.

Sleeves

Make 9 (12) circle motifs for each sleeve and connect them according to the pattern design, then create sleeve seams. Make filling motifs and fasten the upper edge with circle edge.

Assembly

Make shoulder seams from both sides to 10 (14.5) cm long. Sew up the sleeves.