Crochet Instructions for a Stylish Top

You'll Need:

350 (400)g of pink yarn Elastico (96% cotton, 4% polyester; 160m/50g);

Crochet hook 3.5.

Size:

S (M)

Note:

In the following instructions 1 shell = 2 double crochets, 1 chain stitch, 2 double crochets in 1 base stitch.

Used Patterns

Pineapple Pattern:

The quantity of stitches of the set-up edge is multiplied by 17.

Crochet according to the scheme 1 in rows. Start each circle with 3 chain stitches increase instead of 1 double crochet and stitches for the pattern, finish with stitches after the pattern, transition stitches to circle rows, and 1 connecting stitch in upper chain stitch of increase. Repeat from 1st to 13th rows once, then repeat the 13th row 0 (1) more time = 13 (14) circle rows.

Shells Pattern Circle Rows:

The quantity of stitches is multiplied by 5. Crochet according to the scheme 2. Repeat stitches of the pattern; the transition to circle rows is made according to the scheme. Make 1st and 2nd rows once, then repeat the 2nd row.

Shells Pattern Right Side and Reversed Rows:

The quantity of stitches is multiplied by 5 + 2. Crochet according to the scheme 3. Start each row with 3 chain stitches of increase instead of 1 double crochet, repeat stitches of the pattern, finish with stitches after the pattern and 1 connecting stitch in upper chain stitch of increase. Make from 1st to 3rd rows once.

Stitches Control:

Pineapple pattern: 19 stitches of the set-up edge and 8.5 rows = 10 x 10 cm;

Shells pattern: 21 stitches and 8 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

Instructions

Make a chain of 170 (204) chain stitches and connect with 1 connecting stitch; the transition between circle rows is located in the center of the back. Make a yoke with the pineapple pattern. In 15 cm = 13 circle rows (16.5 cm = 14 circle rows) from the set-up edge, locate stitches in the following way: 10 (12) shells + 1/2 shell = back, 14 (16) shells + 1/2 shell from both sides = right sleeve, 19 (24) shells + 1/2 shell from both sides = front, 14 (16) shells + 1/2 shell from both sides = left sleeve, 1/2 shell + 9 (12) shells = back = 70 (84) shells.

At first, make 40 (50) shells of the front and back with shells circle rows. In 28.5 cm = 23 circle rows (32.5 cm = 26 circle rows) from the yoke finish your work. For sleeves crochet 14 (16) shells + 1/2 shell from both sides, with right side and reversed rows, in the 1st row crochet 72 (82) stitches. At the same time, in 6 cm = 5 rows from the yoke, decrease 1 stitch from both sides for chamfers, then 5 x 1 in each row and 4 x 1 stitch in each 2nd row = 52 (62) stitches. In 40 cm = 32 row from the yoke, finish your work.

For the neck hole placket, fasten the set-up edge 2.5 cm = 3 circle rows with the ornament for the plackets. Make sleeve seams.