Expert Guide to Crocheting a Stylish Top

Size

S

You'll Need

• 200 grs of white yarn (70% cotton, 30% viscose, 350m/100 grs);
• Hook 3 mm;
• White narrow satin lace - 1.5 m.

Ornaments

Ornament for the Bodice

Scheme 8-1. Circled rows (1-6) are stated on the scheme, straight and reversed rows (7-16). It is stated with number 1 on the scheme.

Ornament for the Back

Scheme 8-2. Straight and reversed rows are stated on the scheme with number 2.

Relief Ornament

Scheme 8-3. Circled rows are stated on the scheme with number 3.

Description

Sizes, ornaments placements, and work directions are stated on the scheme 8-1. Work is done in stages.

Stages of Crocheting

First Stage: Bodice

Crochet bottom-up. Make a chain of 143 chain stitches, circle them, and crochet in circle rows, dividing your work in the following way: crochet 45 stitches with the ornament for the bodice according to the scheme 8-1. Place the uplift line on the new row in the middle of the front part (between two bodices). In 6 cm from the typesetting edge (6 rows are already made), bind 53 stitches on the back and crochet each bodice separately. Crochet with straight and reversed rows according to the scheme 8-1 (from 7th to 16th rows). Then, without cutting the thread, crochet a shoulder strap, repeat in height for the 17th and 18th rows. The length of your shoulder strap should be 20 cm.

Sew the loose end of your shoulder strap to the back of the bodice. Crochet the second bodice in the same way.

Second Stage: Lower Part

It is crocheted with circle rows from up to down with a relief ornament according to the scheme 8-3 (10 patterns). Place the uplift line on the new row along the side seam. Crochet all the rows according to the scheme and finish your work above the detail.

Third Stage: Assembly

Make trimming along the upper edge of the bodice and straps edges from both sides according to the scheme 8-4. Draw lace along the line of passing from bodice to lower part for your top to constrict to the needed size.