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Skill level:
Advanced Beginner
Skills used in this pattern: Reading crochet charts; make dc, increase and picots; work on the side of rows.
Sizes + measurements
These are the approximate measurements of the finished item:
Bust: 73.5 (82, 90, 98, 106.5) (114.5, 122.5, 131, 139, 147.5) cm / 29 (32¼, 35½, 38¾, 42) (45, 48¼, 51½, 54¾, 58) in
to be worn with 0 – 10 cm / 0 – 4 in of NEGATIVE ease around bust - - it is recommended to size down when making a low-back top for a fitted garment.
Materials
YARN: Fingering weight yarn (size 1)
Approx 435 (475, 515, 555, 605) (645, 685, 735, 775, 815) m / 475 (520, 565, 605, 660) (705, 745, 805, 845, 895) yds for a cropped top.
Approx 575 (660, 690, 745, 805) (865, 920, 985, 1040, 1100) m / 630 (690, 750, 815, 885) (945, 1005, 1080, 1140, 1205) yds for a hip-length top.
For a dress, you will rep Chart 2 between 3 - 7 times depending on desired length - adjust yardage appropriately. Approx 140 (160, 175, 190, 205) (220, 235, 255, 270, 285) m / 155 (170, 190, 205, 225) (240, 260, 175, 295, 310) yds per each Chart 2 rep (13.5 - 16 cm/ 5¼ - 6¼ in are added with each rep).
Yardage provided includes a 5% extra for swatching and margin of error.
Purple samples used Pascuali, Cumbria (60% Pima Cotton, 40% Bamboo Viscose; 50g, 150 m / 164 yds) in color Rosenquartz 345.
Green dress sample used Knit Picks, Samia (80% Cupro, 20% Mulberry Silk; 50 g, 188 yds) in color Cove.
Gauge
22 sts x 12 rows of dc worked flat with 3 mm hook = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in.
Be sure to block and check gauge before starting by making a big enough gauge swatch (at least 15 x 15 cm).
Alternative Yarn Options
Any fingering or light sport weight yarn will work, but here are some I recommend based on weight and composition:
DMC Natura, Just Cotton (100% Cotton)
Scheepjes, Bamboo Soft (50% Bamboo, 50% Cotton)
MillaMia, Naturally Baby Soft (50% Cotton, 50% Soy Viscose)
KnitPicks, Lindy Chain (70% Linen, 30% Pima Cotton)
KnitPicks, Comfy Fingering (75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic)
KnitPicks, Samia (80% Cupro, 20% Mulberry Silk)
Lion Brand, Viscose Wrap Cone Yarn (100% Viscose)
