Crochet Scalloped Summer Top: An Exquisite Addition to Your Summer Wardrobe
Discover the exquisite beauty of the Crochet Scalloped Summer Top, a true masterpiece that will elevate your summer wardrobe to new heights. This stunning garment is meticulously handcrafted using the art of crochet, showcasing intricate scalloped patterns that add a touch of elegance and femininity.
The lightweight and breathable nature of the top makes it perfect for those hot summer days, allowing you to stay cool and stylish all season long.Size
Size: S (M, L)
Finished Measurements
Chest: 34 [38, 42] inches (86 [96, 106] cm)
Materials
DK Cotton DK weight yarn (100% cotton), 125 yds (114 m)/50 gr, color 0163 – 4 (5, 6) skeins
Hook
H (5.0 mm)
Gauge
2 shells = 2" (5.0 cm)
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- V-stitch (V-st) = (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) into ch 1 of the V-stitch of the previous row
- Shell = (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) into the ch-1 of the previous row shell
- Shell2 = (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into the ch-1 of the previous row shell
- Triple Shell = (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into the ch-2 of the previous row shell
- Fan Shell = 7 dc into the ch-2 of the previous row shell
The Top
The top is worked top-down in rounds without seams.
Chain 72 (80, 84), sl st to 1st ch to form a circle. Continue to crochet in rounds.
Round Instructions
Round 1: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc plus 1 ch), dc in the same st, (this is the 1st V-st), *skip 1, V-st in the next ch, repeat from * to the end of the round, there should be 36 (40, 42) V-st. Sl st to ch 3.
Rounds 2-3: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc plus 1 ch), 1 dc into ch 1 of the V-stitch of the previous row, *V-st into ch 1 of the V-stitch of the previous row, repeat from * to the end of the row. Sl st to ch 3.
Round 4: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), dc, ch 1, 2 dc into the ch 1 of the 1st V-st of the previous round, *Shell (see above) into the ch-1 of the previous row V-st, repeat from * to the end of the row. Sl st to ch 2, sl to next dc, sl st to ch 1.
Rounds 5-6: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), dc, ch 1, 2 dc into the ch 1 of the 1st shell of the previous round, *Shell (see above) into the ch-1 of the previous row shell, repeat from * to the end of the row. Sl st to ch 2, sl to next dc, sl st to ch 1.
Round 7: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), dc, ch 2, 2 dc into the ch 1 of the 1st Shell of the previous round, *Shell2 (see above) into the ch-1 of the previous row shell, repeat from * to the end of the row. Sl st to ch 2, sl to next dc, sl st to ch 2.
Round 8: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), dc, ch 2, 2 dc into the ch 2 of the 1st Shell2 of the previous round, *Shell2 (see above) into the ch-2 of the previous row shell2, repeat from * to the end of the row. Sl st to ch 2, sl to next dc, sl st to ch 2.
Round 9: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc into the ch 2 of the 1st Shell2 of the previous round, *Triple Shell (see above) into the ch-2 of the previous row shell2, repeat from * to the end of the row. Sl st to ch 2, sl to next dc, sl st to ch 2.
Rounds 10-12: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc into the ch 2 of the 1st Triple Shell of the previous round, *Triple Shell (see above) into the ch-2 of the previous row Triple Shell, repeat from * to the end of the row. Sl st to ch 2, sl to next dc, sl st to next dc, sl st to ch 2.
Round 13: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc into the ch 2 of the 1st Triple Shell of the previous round, (that will be the first Triple Shell), 9 (11, 12) Triple Shells (back), *Fan Shell into next Triple Shell, 1 sc between Triple Shells, repeat from * 7 times, Fan Shell into next Triple Shell (total 8 Fan Shells for sleeve), Triple Shell into each of the next 10 (12, 13) Triple Shells (front), *Fan Shell into next Triple Shell, 1 sc between Triple Shells, repeat from * 7 times, Fan Shell into next Triple Shell (total 8 Fan Shells for the other sleeve), sl st to ch 2, sl to next dc, sl st to next dc, sl st to ch 2.
Completion of the Round Yoke
The round yoke is now divided for back [10 (12, 13) shells], front [10 (12, 13) shells] and 2 sleeves (8 Fan Shells each). The sleeves are actually done at this point.
Working the Back
Work 2 (4, 4) rows of Triple Shells over ONLY back shells back and forth.
Work Triple Shells across back, ch 20 (20, 25) (underarm), work Triple Shells across, ch 20 (20, 25) (underarm), sl st to ch 2, sl to next dc, sl st to next dc, sl st to ch 2.
Next Round Instructions
Next round: Triple Shells across back, skip 2 ch, *Triple Shell into next ch, skip 4 ch, repeat from * 3 (3, 4) times, Triple Shell into next ch, skip 2 ch, Triple Shells across front, skip 2 ch, *Triple Shell into next ch, skip 4 ch, repeat from * 3 (3, 4) times, Triple Shell into next ch, skip 2 ch, sl st to ch 2, sl to next dc, sl st to next dc, sl st to ch 2.
Work next 19 rounds of Triple Shells or to desired length.
Last Round
*Fan Shell into Triple Shell, 1 sc between Triple Shells, repeat to the end of the round, sl st to ch 2 of the 1st Fan Shell.
Tie off.
Enjoy!