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Size:
(S,
M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
Materials:
Scissor
Yarn :
Sport/DK
Weight
Approximately
(70, 90, 110, 130, 150, 170) grams
Hook:
4.0
mm or any size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge:
3
rows of 2 shells pattern (Width x Height) = 2” x 2.25” inches
Lacy shell pattern:
Sc,
skip next st, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, skip next st, sc
Stitches:
Chain
– ch
Single
crochet - sc
Double
crochet - dc
Abbreviation:
Stitch
– st
Space - sp
Right
side- RS
Wrong
side- WS
You can refer to the video tutorial on my YouTube channel.
Instructions:
Direction in parentheses are for (S,
M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
Foundation chain:
Make
a slip knot and ch (106, 110, 114, 118, 122, 126).
Row 1(RS):
Sc
in the second ch from hook, *skip next ch, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch,
skip next ch, sc in next ch*, repeat *to* till end of ch, ch 4, turn.
Ch
4 will be counted as dc and ch 1 for the next row.
Total
(26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31) shells.
Row 2(WS):
Skip
the first 2 sts and ch 1- sp,* sc in nxt st, ch 1, skip ch 1- sp and nxt st, dc
in nxt st, ch 1, skip nxt st and ch 1- sp*, repeat * to* till end of row, ch 1,
turn.
Row 3:
Sc
in the very first st, *skip next ch 1- sp, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in next st,
skip next ch 1 - sp, sc in next st*, repeat *to* across until the first ch 4 remaining,
skip 1 ch , sc in next ch, ch 4, turn.
Row 4 – (21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31):
Repeat
Row 2 – 3 alternately.
If
you want your top to be longer, simply add more rows.
For
the tie make a long chain, ch 300 or more and insert it in zig zag manner to
connect the top.
And
you’re done 😊
Hello fellow unraveler, sorry to keep you guys waiting but as promised the video tutorial for this top is now up on my YouTube channel.
Have you tried to make the bikini bottom?
If yes then you won't have much problem making this top because the pattern is pretty much the same you only need to know how to do the increase and decrease.
This pattern actually is quite similar to the Quick & Easy Crochet Top, but instead of making the strap without breaking off the yarn, I made the strap separately after I've finished making the body.
I wanted to make this pattern as simple and easy as possible especially for beginners, but if you want to make the strap continuously without having to rejoin the yarn after you've finished the body, just follow the strap pattern from Quick & Easy Crochet Top.
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If
you don’t understand any part of this pattern, please refer to the video tutorial.
Level:
Advanced
Beginner
Size: Bust (inch)
XS = 31"-32" S = 33"-34" M = 35"-36" L = 37"-38" XL = 39"-40" XXL = 41"-42"
Repeat
the pattern on previous 2 rows alternately, decreasing 1 stitch on each row.
Total (10, 10, 12, 12, 14, 14) rows of
decrease, 12 sc, (12, 12, 14, 14, 16, 16) hdc on lst row. Ch 1, leave a long
tail for sewing.
Facing
WS, sew side seam. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Now
let’s continue to make the straps.
Right
strap:
Facing WS, join yarn with a knot in
the front right side of the row before the first row of decrease, ch 2, sc in
the nxt 3 hdc-sp, ch 1, turn.
Row
1-(46, 46, 48, 48, 50, 50):
Sc in nxt 3 sts, ch 1,
turn.
Attach strap at the back, join in 13th
row after the lst row of decrease,
ch 1, *insert hook in same row and in
first st of strap, sl st to join*.
Repeat * to * in the nxt 2 rows and 2
sts of strap, ch 2. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Left
strap:
Facing WS, join yarn with a knot in
the front left side on the 3rd row after the last row of increase,
ch 2, sc in the nxt 3 hdc-sp, ch 1, turn.
Row
1-(46, 46, 48, 48, 50, 50):
Sc in nxt 3 sts, ch 1,
turn.
Attach strap at the back, join in the
11th row before the first row of increase, ch 1, *insert hook in
same row and in first st of strap, sl st to join*.
Repeat * to * in the nxt 2 rows and 2
sts of strap, ch 2. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Simply
make more rows for longer strap or eliminate a few rows to make it shorter. For
wider straps, make more than 3 sc.
Flip
right side out and you’re done!
This pattern is actually just a modification of my Easy & Quick Crochet Top, minus the ribbed effect and strap. I tweaked the design into a halter style and open back corset so you can easily adjust the pattern to fit you perfectly.
You can wear this pattern as a bikini top or make it longer to suit your style.
~If
you don’t understand any part of this pattern, please refer to the video tutorial
on my YouTube channel~
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Yarn:
Blended sport
weight yarn. You can use any type of yarn you prefer. Approximately 50g.
Stitches
(sts), stitch (st), space (sp), next (nxt).
Size
Back-Rows Left & Right
Cup-Pairs of Rows (Left
& Right)
XS/S
12
5
S/M
14
6
L/XL
16
7
XL/XXL
18
8
Instructions Size: S/M
Foundation
chain:
Make a slip knot and ch 25 or as long
as you want your top to be.
Row
1:
Hdc
in 3rd chain from hook and across,ch
2, turn.
Row
2 - 14:
Ch 2, turn your work and hdc in each sts across. Total
14 rows of hdc for the back.
For bigger size add a few more rows
until row 16/18.
Now
we are going to shape the cup and increase the number of stitches.
Row
15:
Ch
4, hdc in 3rd and 4th ch from hook, hdc in each sts across.
Row
16:
Ch
2, turn, hdc in each sts across.
Row 15 and 16 will be counted as the
first pair of rows with the same height. Continue with the increase and make 5
more pairs of row with the same height from row 17-26.
Row
17-26:
Repeat the pattern on row 15-16 alternately.
Continue
to make the string:
Ch 100, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and
across.
After you sl st in the last chain,
continue to hdc in each sts on row 27.
Row
27:
Hdc in each sts across.
Row
28-29:
Ch 2, turn your work and hdc in each sts across.
Now
we are going to decrease the number of stitches.
Row
30:
Ch
2, turn , hdc in each sts across untill 2 sts remain.
Row
31:
Ch 2, turn your work and hdc in each sts across.
Row
32-39:
Repeat the pattern on row 30-31 alternately.
Now we have 6 pairs of increase on the
left side and 6 pairs of decrease on the right side.
If you want to make this top in bigger
size just add a few pairs of increase and decrease on both side.
Row 40 divides the first and second
cup. Start to increase on row 41.
Row
40:
Ch
2, turn , hdc in each sts across untill 2 sts remain.
Row
41-65:
Repeat the steps from row 15-39 to shape the second
cup.
Continue
to make hdc on the next 14 rows for the back.
Row
66-79:
Ch 2, turn your work and hdc in each sts across.
Now
we are going to make the holes for the string.
Ch 2, turn, hdc in nxt st, *ch 1, skip
nxt st, hdc in the nxt 5 sts*, ch 1, skip nxt st, hdc in the nxt 6 sts, repeat
* to *, ch 1, skip nxt st, hdc in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn, sc in each sts across.
Continue
at the base of the top.
Ch 2, hdc in each of the hdc spaces
along the base of the top.
Continue
to make the holes for the other side.
Ch 2, hdc in nxt 2 sts, *ch 1, skip
nxt st, hdc in the nxt 5 sts*, ch 1, skip nxt st, hdc in the nxt 6 sts, repeat
* to *, ch 1, skip nxt st, hdc in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn, sc in each sts across.
Ch 1, fasten off.
Make
the string for the corset.
Ch 250 and make a chain. If you want
your string to be thicker, sl st or sc along the chain. Tie a knot at both
ends.
Weave
in ends.
Insert
the string in zig zag style.
And we’re done. Yippie :)
I created the pattern for this crop top back in 2015 but never publish it in this blog until recently when someone saw the picture of this crop top on my Instagram and asked me about it.
I've uploaded a video tutorial for this crop top on my YouTube channel, so if you can't understand any part of this pattern please checkout the video.
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Yarn: I used a cotton silk acrylic (sport weight/approx. 150g) Hook: 3.5 mm or any size needed to obtain gauge Gauge: 2 rows of 12 dc = 2.0 x 1.0 inch Stitches used: Chain stitch (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), shell stitch (5 dc in same stitch), cross stitch (cs) 1 cross stitch(CS) =*Skip nxt 2 sts, dc in nxt st, ch 1, dc backward in first st of skipped 2 sts* Instructions: Make two for back and front Direction in parentheses are for size (S, M, L). First Ch 3 counts as dc. Begin: Make a slip knot and ch (93, 99, 105). Row 1: Dc into 4th ch from hook, *skip nxt 2 sts, dc in nxt st, ch 1, dc backward in first st of skipped 2 sts*, repeat *to* (28, 30, 32)times, dc in last 2 sts, turn. Row 2: Ch 3, dc in nxt st, (29, 31, 33) cs, 2 dc in nxt 2 sts, turn. Row 3- (15,15,17): Repeat row 2. Now we are going to decrease the stitches. Row (16,16,18): Ch 3, dc in nxt st, skip 2 sts, dc in nxt st, (27, 29, 31) cs, dc in nxt st, skip 2 sts, dc in nxt 2 sts, turn. Row (17,17,19): Ch 3, dc in nxt st, skip nxt st, (27, 29, 31) cs, skip nxt st, dc in nxt 2 sts, turn. Row (18,18,20-25,25,27): Repeat row (16,16,18-17,17,19) alternately decreasing the cross stitch until (19, 21, 23). Row (26,26,28-31,31,33): Ch 3, dc in nxt st, (19, 21, 23) cs, dc in nxt 2 sts, turn.
Now continue working on the shoulder strap Row (32,32,34): Ch 3, dc in nxt st, 5 cs, skip nxt st, dc in nxt 2 sts, turn. Row (33,33,35): Ch 3, dc in nxt st, skip 2 nxt sts, dc in nxt st, 4 cs, dc in nxt 2 sts, turn. Row (34,34,36): Ch 3, dc in nxt st, 4 cs, skip nxt st, dc in nxt 2 sts, turn. Row (35,35,37): Ch 3, dc in nxt st, skip 2 sts, dc in nxt st, 3 cs, dc in nxt 2 sts, turn. Row (36,36,38): Ch 3, dc in nxt st, 3 cs, skip nxt st, dc in nxt 2 sts, turn. Row (37,37,39): Ch 3, dc in nxt st, 3 cs, dc in nxt 2 sts, ch 1. Fasten off. Now work on the other strap. Join yarn on the 6th cross stitch, count from left to right. Row (32,32,34): Ch 3, dc in nxt st, skip nxt st, 5 cs, dc in nxt 2 sts, turn. Row (33,33,35): Ch 3, dc in nxt st, 4cs, dc in nxt st, skip nxt 2 sts, dc in nxt 2 sts, turn. Row (34,34,36): Ch 3, dc in nxt st, skip nxt st, 4 cs, dc in nxt 2 sts, turn. Row (35,35,37): Ch 3, dc in nxt st, 3 cs, dc in nxt st, skip nxt 2 sts, dc in nxt 2 sts, turn. Row (36,36,38): Ch 3, dc in nxt st, skip nxt st, 3 cs, dc in nxt 2 sts, turn. Row (37,37,39): Ch 3, dc in nxt st, 3 cs, dc in nxt 2 sts. After row (37,37,39) do not fasten off. Continue on making shell stitch for the neck’s edging. Neck: Skip dc-space, #shell in nxt dc-sp, sl st in nxt dc-sp, shell in nxt dc-sp, sl st in nxt dc-sp, shell in nxt dc-sp#, *sl st in 1-ch-space, shell in nxt 1-ch-sp*. Repeat *to* and #to# along the neckline, sl st in nxt dc-sp, ch 1. Fasten off. Repeat the whole process for the back. With both pieces facing the wrong side, join across shoulder strap using sl st or whipstitch or any preferred technique.
Join side seams from armholes to lower edge. Now flip facing the right side continue on making shell stitch for the bottom edging. Bottom edging: Sl st in dc st, *shell in nxt 1-ch-space, sl st in nxt 1-ch-space* repeat * to * around. Fasten off. Weave in ends. And you’re done! Yippie :D
