How to Crochet a Stylish Top with Lion Brand Yarn Wool Ease Chunky Yarn

You’ll Need:

4 skeins of Lion Brand Yarn Wool Ease Chunky Yarn;

2 skeins of the same yarn, but in Silver Grey color;

Crochet hook 6.5 mm;

Crochet hook 8 mm;

Scissors;

Tapestry needle.

Stitches Control

3 stitches x 2.75 rows = 1” x 1”.

Bust Size Circumference:

• XS/Small: 32” inches
• Medium: Add 6 chain stitches to starting chain of each panel
• Large: Add 12 chain stitches to starting chain of each panel
• X Large: Add 18 chain stitches to starting chain of each panel
• Medium: 36” inches
• Large: 40” inches
• XL: 44” inches

Instructions

Ch 49 with Fisherman (Pattern written for XS/S – Please see “Note” above on suggestions to adjust sizing for larger sizes)

Row 1: Sc in 2nd st from hook, *ch 1, sk ch, sc in next ch. Repeat from * across. Sc in last stitch of row.

Row 2: Sc in 1st sc, *ch 1, sk st, sc in ch sp below. Repeat from * across. Sc in last stitch of row.

Repeat Row 2 for approximately 8” inches (You are simply making single crochet stitches in the chain spaces below across the row)

Striped Section

Change color to Silver/Grey

Repeat Row 2

Change color to Fisherman

Repeat Row 2

Continue this pattern, alternating the color Silver/Grey and the color Fisherman for each row until your entire piece (from top to bottom, including both the solid Fisherman and striped sections) measure approximately 21.5” inches long.

Bottom Edge

Row 1: With Fisherman, slip stitch across row, ch 1, turn

Repeat Row 1 until you have approximately 1” inch of slip stitch rows

Tie off and weave in ends.

Repeat this pattern to make the back panel of your crocheted top.

Seaming

Side Seaming

Lay pieces together in order to seam. Begin your seam 9” inches from the top of your pieces. (This 9” inches will be the opening for the arms) Seam from this point downward with a simple whip stitch. End your seam 6” inches from the bottom. This will create an opening of 6” inches at the bottom side of your top, adding style and room for the hips. Repeat this on both sides.

Top Seam

You will now seam at the shoulders. Attach your yarn to the outer edge and seam evenly inward on each side, leaving a space in the center of approximately 11.5” inches. Tie off and weave in ends.

Cowl Neck Portion

With your size L 8.0 mm crochet hook, attach Fisherman yarn to neck opening. **Work this section in continuous rounds. No need to join in the round or count rounds with stitch markers.

Round 1: Sc evenly around

Round 2: Sc blo evenly around

Repeat Round 2, working in continuous rounds until neck cowl measures 8” inches tall. Tie off and weave in ends.