How to Crochet a Stylish Top: A Step-by-Step Guide

You’ll Need:

300 (350)g of green (#25) Lana Gross Aria yarn (100% cotton; 165m/50g);

Crochet hook size 3.

Size:

S (M).

Used Patterns:

Pattern with holes: the quantity of stitches is a multiple of 4 + 1 + 3 chain stitches increase. Work according to the scheme. Start every row with 3 chain stitches increase.

Make the last double crochet of every row in the 3^rd chain stitch increase. Start with stitches before the 1^st arrow, repeat 4 stitches of the pattern between arrows, and finish with stitches after the 2^nd arrow. Make double crochets in the 3^rd row in chain stitches of the previous row. Complete the 1^st-4^th rows once and repeat the 3^rd-4^th rows.

Stitches Control:

26 stitches x 9 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

Instructions:

Front:

Make 89 (97) chain stitches + 3 chain stitches increase and work with the pattern with holes. Make the first 2 double crochets in the 5^th chain stitch from the crochet hook = 22 (24) pattern repeats and 90 (98) stitches. For chamfers, increase 1 double crochet in every 2^nd row from both sides, then repeat these increases 9 times in every 2^nd row = 110 (118) stitches. Include double crochets in the pattern with holes. In 10 cm = 9 rows from the set-up row, mark the side seam from both sides. Mark the beginning of the arm-hole and end of the side seam at 15.5 cm = 13 rows. For arm-holes, bind off 20 x 1 stitch in the 1^st row from the 2^nd mark, then in every row. At 22.5 cm = 21 rows from the beginning of arm-holes, finish your work with the remaining 68 (76) stitches. Total: 43 rows.

Back:

Start in the same way as the front. In 10 cm = 9 rows from the set-up row = 98 (106) stitches, divide your work in half and then work separately, making increases and decreases from both sides as for the front, crochet straight in the center, and increase 1 double crochet for the finishing edge. Finish the back at the same height as the front.

Lower Placket:

Crochet across as one-piece work. Make 33 chain stitches + 3 chain stitches increase and work with the pattern with holes, making the first 2 double crochets in the 5^th chain stitch from the crochet hook = 8 pattern repeats or 34 stitches. At 86 (94) cm = 77 (85) rows from the set-up row, finish your work.

Assembly:

Fold the lower placket in half and connect the short sides = center of the back. Make shoulder seams to 3 (4) cm from both sides. Then connect both halves of the back to 1 cm. Make side seams to 15.5 cm to arm-holes, lower 10 cm for cuts to remain open. Fasten cuts of the back, lower side cuts, and arm-holes with 1 row of single crochets. Fold the lower placket in half so that the seam is at the center of the back and sew 34 (38) cm of front and back in the middle. Fasten the lower edge of the placket with 1 row of single crochets.