I don’t know about you, but summer is in full swing around here. And I am always looking for a nice light top that I won’t get too hot in.

That’s why the Shelby Top is made of linen! The amazing yarn I used, from Darn Good Yarn, is thin and breathable—perfect for summer.

The yarn I used is called a Sport Weight Linen 2 ply. It is such a pretty yarn; check it out HERE!

In case you can’t tell, I’m kind of a crochet lace fanatic. I’m always looking for new ways to combine lace with simple stitches for a pretty, elegant result! That’s exactly what I tried to accomplish with this top. Large, open triple-crochet clusters alternate with simple double crochet for a beautiful finished result!

Another great thing about this crochet top pattern is the flexibility I’ve included in the sizing. Along the pattern, you will see “size adjustment tips”—and I really hope you guys maximize your use of these! They are designed to help you customize the fit of the garment. You still have finished pattern instructions, but you can also deviate from those if you feel the need.

The length adjustment tips are especially there to help you. It was hard to put the length into one measurement for each size because of the large repeats of dc and tr rows. And the length can vary so much depending on your body type! So definitely feel free to follow the adjustment instructions and customize your length.

Related Posts

• Juniper Cardigan – Summer Cardigan with Fully Adjustable Sizing!
• 10 Free Crochet Lace Pattern To Stay in Style
• Parisian Dress Crochet Pattern

The picture above shows one of my testers’ Shelby Tops—isn’t it gorgeous?

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As you can probably tell, I had fun while taking these pictures of my new crochet summer top. It’s just so flowy and fun to wear! This is a top I might wear to a baby shower, or a summer party!

Shelby Top Crochet Pattern

Let’s get started on the Shelby Top pattern now!

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Materials:

• Darn Good Yarn Sport Weight Linen 2 Ply: 3 (3, 4, 5, 6) skeins. 
• Or sport weight yarn in the following yardage: Approximately 870 (1,050, 1,350, 1,580, 1,950) yards
• F (3.75mm) hook (or size to obtain gauge)
• Yarn needle

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Abbreviations/Stitches Used:

Chain – ch

Foundation Single Crochet – fsc

Slip Stitch – sl st

Single crochet – sc

Double crochet – dc

Triple crochet – tr

Repeat – rep

Round – rnd

Skip – sk

Stitch(es) – st(s)

Space – sp

RS – right side

Sizing: 

Sizes shown are S (M, L, XL/2XL, 3XL) 

To fit bust size: 30 (36, 42, 48, 54)”

Finished bust size: 33 (39, 45, 51, 57)”

Pattern is designed with 3” of positive ease. To choose your size: the “to fit” measurement is just a guide. To better determine your size, look at the finished bust size (this is the exact finished measurement if you get gauge) and decide how much positive ease you want. Extra positive ease won’t hurt, as this is designed to be a loose fitting top. 

For reference, model is 5’ 4″ with a bust of 30”, wearing a size Small. 

OTHER EASY SUMMER GARMENT CROCHET PATTERNS

1/ Summer Breeze Vest 2/ Lunar Lace Tunic 3/ Midnight Top

Finished Measurements:

Width of the main body of panels: 16.5 (19.5, 22.5, 25.5, 28.5)” 

Overall Length: 25 (25, 27, 31, 33)” 

Length of sleeves: 10 (10, 11, 11, 12, 12)” 

The overall length and the sleeve length are both easily adjustable; instructions included in the pattern.

Gauge:

16 dc and 8 rows in stitch pattern = 4”

Make a gauge swatch as follows: Fsc 22. Do one row of dc, then work rows 1-8 of Panel instructions. Work one extra dc row (total of 10 rows). For length, take 2 measurements: First, measure rows 2-8; this should equal 4”. Then, measure rows 6-9; this should equal 2”. 

Notes:

1. This top is made of 2 panels, sewn together at the sides, sleeves and shoulders.  
2. Ch 4 at beginning of rows counts as a tr. 
3. Ch 3 at beginning of rows counts as a dc. 
4. Ch 1 at beginning of rows does NOT count as a sc. 
5. Pattern is written in size S, with sizes M, L, XL/2XL, and 3XL in parentheses. 

Shelby Crochet Top Written Instructions:

Let’s get started on this pattern! I’ve included written instructions, and there will also be a summer top crochet tutorial as well – photos that accompany the pattern as you go!

PANELS (Make 2)

Fsc 66 (78, 90, 102, 114) If you are unfamiliar with the fsc technique, check out the video below:

Row 1: Ch 3, dc in each fsc across. Turn.

Row 2-5: Ch 3, dc in each dc across. Turn.

Row 6: Ch 1, sc in ea dc across.Turn.

Row 7: Ch 4, tr in next sc. *Sk 3 sts, 4 tr in next st. Rep from * until 5 sts left. Sk next 3 sts, tr in last 2 sts. Turn. 

Note about row 8: the main goal of this row is to end up with the same amount of sts as you had before the shell row. For this reason, we will be doing some sc’s in between stitches. Don’t be alarmed by this, it is okay. 

Row 8: Ch 1, sc in first 2 tr. Sc in between next 2 tr. Sc across to somewhere around the middle of row. Sc in between 2 more tr. Keep doing sc across until 3 tr are left. Sc in next tr, sc in between next tr. Sc in last 2 tr. Turn. Make sure to count sts here! 

Row 8 Tutorial – the series of photos below show where to make that extra little single crochet. You’ll just insert your hook between two stitches and then sc!

Row 9-13: Ch 3, dc in ea st across. Turn. 

Rep rows 6-13 a total of 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) times more. Then, for all sizes except 3XL, repeat rows 6-10 again. For size 3XL, only repeat rows 6-8. Fasten off.

Adjustment Tip: This is one place you can adjust the length of your top! Don’t feel stuck to the repeat numbers above. After you finish the last repeat of rows 6-10, hold the top up to about the middle of your bust. This is about where it will hang on you. If you want to adjust, simply keep repeating rows 6-13. It is best to then end on a row 10. However, you can potentially end on any dc row. 

BEGIN SLEEVES

We will now make the panels wider by adding fsc to each side. 

Row 1: Fsc 40 (40, 44, 44, 48). With wrong side of panel facing you, join these fsc to the main body by doing dc’s all across main body (do not turn your fsc row). After doing final dc of the main body, fsc 40 (40, 44, 44, 52)  for the other sleeve (see tutorial below!) Turn.

Adjustment tip: You can make your sleeves longer or shorter here! The fsc on either side of the body simply needs to be a multiple of 4. Feel free to add or subtract to make your sleeves the perfect length! 

Row 2-3: Ch 3, dc in ea st across. Turn. 

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You’ve now made your panel much wider to account for the sleeves. 

Row 4-6: Repeat rows 6-8 of main body. 

Row 7: Ch 3, dc in ea st across. 

Rep rows 4-7 a total of 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) times, or until top is desired length & sleeves are desired width. 

Last row: Ch 3, dc in ea st across. Fasten off. 

ASSEMBLY

Lay both panels out, with right sides together. Sew side seams and underarm seams. Sew along the top—from the edge of sleeves to neckline. Leave an opening as big as you would like. (The bigger the neck opening you leave, the more off-the-shoulder the top will be). I recommend doing this seam last so you can try on the top and see how big you’d like it. 

New to seaming garments together? Check out the tutorial below for 3 common methods and when to use them!

Finishing: Join yarn at back of neck opening. Sc all around neck opening. Join with sl st to beg sc, and fasten off. 

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Another great thing about the Summer Breeze Vest is that it is super simple to make. I’m not kidding—all you’ll have to do is make one back panel, and 2 front panels half the size of the back panel. Lastly, simple side and shoulder seams complete the project!

The stitch pattern is also repetitive and easy to memorize (don’t let the lace scare you! I promise, it just uses simple stitches).

One technique you will need to know for this pattern is blocking. Blocking is essential to make the lace of this design truly open up. If you’ve never done blocking before, be sure to check out this article I wrote about it. I’ll show you the 3 main types of blocking, and which yarn to use with which method. I promise, it’s NOT hard! Check out the article here.

Also…did you know you can get an ad-Free, PDF version of this pattern? It is perfect for easy-printing! Get this version HERE or click below.

The Yarn

Last thing before we get to the pattern…let’s talk yarn! I used Knit Picks Stroll Fingering for my vest. I highly recommend this yarn. It is light, and also soft! You’ll need the following amount of skeins for your project: 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5). Order it now by clicking HERE! There are tons of beautiful colors to choose from!

Summer Breeze Vest—Free Crochet Pattern

BY DESERT BLOSSOM CRAFTS

All right, let’s jump right in!

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Materials

• Knit Picks Stroll Fingering: 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins
• Total yardage needed: 550 (630, 710, 790, 870, 950) yards fingering weight yarn (approximate)
• F (3.75mm) Hook (or size to obtain gauge)
• Yarn needle

Abbreviations/Stitches Used (U.S. terminology)

Chain – ch

Foundation Single Crochet – fsc

Slip Stitch: sl st

Single crochet – sc

Double crochet – dc

Repeat – rep

Round – rnd

Skip – sk

Stitch(es) – st(s)

RS: right side

Special Stitches:

V-Stitch: (Dc, ch 2, dc) in indicated stitch.

Shell: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in indicated stitch.

Sizing:

To fit Bust size: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50)”

Width of Back panel: 16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26)”

Width of Front panels: 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)”

Length of all panels: 22 (23, 24, 25, 26, 27)”

For reference, model is 5’ 4″ with a bust of 30”, wearing a size Small.

Gauge:

4 shells and 8 rows BLOCKED = 4”

To make a gauge swatch:

Fsc 24.

Row 1: Ch 3, dc across. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next dc. *Sk 2 dc, shell in next dc. Sk 2 dc, v-stitch in next dc. Rep from * until 4 sts left. Sk 2 dc, dc in last 2 dc. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc. *Shell in ch-2 sp of next v-stitch, v-stitch in ch sp of next shell. Rep from * across. Dc in last 2 dc. Turn.

Rep row 3 until you have a square—at least 9 rows. Fasten off and block. Then measure the center 4 shells/v-stitches. They should be 1” each, or about 4” total. Note: it is very important to block this cardigan because the stitch pattern used opens up A LOT. The effect of the cardigan will not be the same without blocking.

Instructions:

BACK PANEL

Fsc 53, (59, 65, 71, 77, 83)

Row 1-2: Ch 3, dc across. Turn.

Row 3 (RS): Ch 3, dc in next 5 sts. *Sk 2 dc, shell in next dc. Sk 2 dc, v-stitch in next dc. Rep from * until 8 sts are left. Sk 2 sts, dc in last 6 sts. Turn.

Row 4: Ch 3, dc in next 5 sts. *V stitch in next shell. Shell in next v-stitch. Rep from * until 1 shell is left. V stitch in last shell. Dc in last 6 dc. Turn.

Row 5: Ch 3, dc in next 5 sts. *Shell in next v stitch, v stitch in next shell. Rep from * until 1 v stitch left. Shell in last v stitch. Dc in last 6 dc. Turn.

Rep rows 4-5 until you have 41 (43, 45, 47, 49, 51) TOTAL rows.

Row 42 (44, 46, 48, 50, 52): Rep row 4 again

Row 43 (45, 47, 49, 51, 53): Ch 3, dc in next 5 sts. Dc in next dc, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, dc in next dc. *Dc in next dc, sk next dc, dc in ch-sp. Sk next dc, dc in next dc. Dc in next dc, dc in ch-2 sp, dc in next dc. Rep from * until one v-stitch and one shell left. Dc in next dc, sk next dc, dc in next ch sp. Sk next dc, dc in next dc. Dc in next dc, 2 dc in last ch-2 sp, dc in next dc. Dc in last 6 dc. Turn.

Last row: Ch 3, dc in each st across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

FRONT PANEL

Fsc 29 (32, 35, 38, 41, 44)

Rep the same as for back panel to row 41 (43, 45, 47, 49, 51).

Row 1 Note: For sizes M, XL, and 3XL, you will end on a v-stitch rather than a shell. Don’t worry about this—it’s fine!

Row 42 (44, 46, 48, 50, 52): Rep row 4 again.

Next row for sizes S, L, and 2XL: Ch 3, dc in next 5 sts. Dc in next dc, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, dc in next dc. *Dc in next dc, sk next dc, dc in ch-sp. Sk next dc, dc in next dc. Dc in next dc, dc in ch-2 sp, dc in next dc. Rep from * until one v-stitch and one shell left. Dc in next dc, sk next dc, dc in next ch sp. Sk next dc, dc in next dc. Dc in next dc, 2 dc in last ch-2 sp, dc in next dc. Dc in last 6 dc. Turn.

Next row for sizes M, XL, and 3XL: Ch 3, dc in next 5 sts, dc in next dc, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, *dc in next dc, sk next dc, dc in ch –sp, sk next dc, dc in next dc,  dc in next dc, dc in ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, rep from * until one v- stitch and one shell left, dc in next dc, 2 dc in ch-2 space, dc in next dc, dc in next dc, sk next dc, dc in ch -1 sp. Sk next dc, dc in next dc, and dc in remaining 6 dc. Turn.

Last Row: Ch 3, dc in next dc. Dc2tog. Dc across, until 4 dc left. Dc2tog over next 2 sts, dc in last 2 dc. Fasten off.

ASSEMBLY

With right sides together, lay the front panels on top of the back panel. Sew shoulder seams. Sew side seams, leaving a 6.5 (7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9)” armhole opening (or whatever feels comfortable!) Then, block vest to finished measurements. (You can block before assembly too, but I found it harder to get all the pieces the same length/width).

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So, the Lunar Lace Tunic…this one had quite its ups and downs! However, the finished result turned out almost exactly how I pictured it at the beginning, which is awesome!

I designed this pattern for the Celebrate Mom Blog Hop hosted by Pattern Paradise. It was so much fun to create an elegant pattern I knew my mom would love. Which, by the way…my mom modelling the top for me! She is such a blessing to me, and this top is now hers to keep!

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I designed this top using the Cathedral Stitch—a free stitch tutorial that is apart of my Desert Blossom Stitch Along. From the very beginning, I knew that this lacy stitch would work wonderfully in a summer top, so I set out to figure out how to bring my vision to life.

It took quite a bit of frogging to get it just right…but I finally did! It also took an extra order from Knit Picks because I ran out of yarn…but I think it was worth the extra money.

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Speaking of yarn…here is what I used!

Knit Picks Galileo

Okay you guys. This yarn…is so beautiful. It’s a sport weight, springy blend of Merino Wool and Viscose. Galileo has a nice softness to it, but it’s also bouncy and has great drape! Plus, who can say no to gorgeous jewel tone colors? Besides this deep blue, Galileo also comes in a lovely peacock, deep ruby red, and more!

As always, this is just a reminder there is also an ad-free, PDF version of this pattern available! This version is super easy to print, and overall will allow you to make this top with less hassle. Grab it HERE or click below to view!

Lunar Lace Tunic—Free Crochet Pattern

By Desert Blossom Crafts

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Materials:

• Knit Picks Galileo Yarn: 6 (7, 8, 10, 10, 11) balls.

• Or sport weight yarn in the following yardage: Approx. 750, 850, 950, 1,200, 1,250, 1,350) yards
• G (4.25mm) Hook (or size to obtain gauge)
• F (3.75mm) hook (or one size smaller than hook that obtains gauge).
• Yarn needle

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:

Chain – ch

Foundation Single Crochet – fsc

Slip Stitch: sl st

Single crochet – sc

Double crochet – dc

Repeat – rep

Round – rnd

Skip – sk

Stitch(es) – st(s)

Space – sp

RS: right side

WS: wrong side

Sizing:

Sizes shown are S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)

To fit bust size: 32-34 (36, 38-40, 42, 44-46, 48)”

Finished bust size: 38 (41, 44, 47, 50, 53)”

Pattern is designed with 4-6” of positive ease. To choose your size: the “to fit” measurement is just a guide. To better determine your size, look at the finished bust size (this is the exact finished measurement if you get gauge) and decide how much positive ease you want. Extra positive ease won’t hurt, as this is designed to be a loose fitting top.

For reference, model is 5’ 4″ with a bust of 32”, wearing a size Small.

Finished Measurements

Width of front and back panel (AFTER blocking): 19 (20.5, 22, 23.5, 25, 26.5)

Gauge:

16 dc = 4”

9 rows in stitch pattern = 4”

Make a gauge swatch as follows:

Fsc 21.

Row 1: Ch 3, dc across.

Row 2-4: follow rows 2-4 in front panel instructions.

Row 5-7: follow rows 11-13 in pattern.

Rows 8-10: follow rows 2-4 again.

BLOCK your swatch, then measure gauge as follows:

For width, measure across the ALL DC row in the middle; here, 16 dc should equal 4”. Next, measure from the first lace row up to the last row (9 rows total). These rows should equal 4” as well.

Notes:

1. This top is made of 2 panels, sewn together at the sides and shoulders. 
2. Ch 3 at beginning of rows counts as a dc.
3. Ch 1 at beginning of rows does NOT count as a sc.
4. Pattern is written in size S, with sizes M-3XL in parentheses.

Instructions:

FRONT PANEL

Ribbing

With F hook, ch 12.

Row 1: Hdc in second ch from hook and each ch across. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in BL of ea st across. Turn.

Rep row 2 for a total of 50 (54, 58, 62, 66, 70) rows.

You will now be working along the side of the band.

Change to G hook. Sc 75 (81, 87, 93, 99,105) across side of band. (You will need to do approximately 1.5 sc per row of hdc).

Row 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc, here and throughout) dc in ea st across.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc, here and throughout) dc in next dc. Sk 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc. *Ch 3, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc. Ch 3, sk 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc. Rep from * until 4 sts left. Sk 2 dc, dc in last 2 dc. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, sk next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. *Ch 2, sk ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, sk ch-3 sp. Ch 2, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Rep from * across, till 2 dc left. Sk next dc, dc in last dc. Turn.

Row 4: Ch 1 (does NOT count as st) sc in first st and next 5 sts. *Ch 2, sk next ch spaces and sc. Sc in next 5 dc. Rep from * till one st left. Sc in last st. Turn.

Row 5: Ch 3, dc in next st. Ch 3, sk next sc, sc in next sc. Ch 3, *sk 2 sc, 3 dc in ch-2 sp. Ch 3, sk 2 sc, sc in next sc. Ch 3. Rep from * until 3 sts left. Sk next sc, dc in last 2 sc. Turn.

Row 6: Ch 3, dc in next dc. Ch 2, sk ch-2 sp, sc in next sc. Ch 2, *2 dc in next dc. Dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Ch 2, sk ch-2 sp, sc in next sc, ch 2. Rep from * until 2 sts left. Dc in last 2 dc. Turn.

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts. Ch 2, sk next ch spaces and sc. *Sc in next 5 dc. Ch 2, sk next ch spaces and sc. Rep from * till 2 sts left. Sc in last 2 dc. Turn.

Row 8: Ch 3, dc in next sc. 3 dc in next ch-2 sp. *Ch 3, sk 2 sc, sc in next sc. Ch 3, sk 2 sc, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * till 2 sts left. Dc in last 2 sc. Turn.

Row 9-10: Rep rows 3-4.

Row 11: Ch 3, dc in next 5 sts. 2 dc in next ch 2 sp. Dc in next 5 sc. *Dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next 5 sc. Rep from * until 1 ch sp is left. 2 dc in next ch sp, dc in last 6 sc. Turn. 75 (81, 87, 93, 99, 105) dc Note for clarification: The two edge ch spaces have 2 dc worked into them, but the rest of the ch spaces have only 1 dc.

Row 12: Ch 1, sc in ea st across. Turn.

Row 13: Ch 3, dc in ea st across. Turn.

Rows 14-25: Rep rows 2-13.

Row 26-37: Rep rows 2-13 once more.

Sizes will now be split up into separate instructions.

Sizes S, M, and L: Rep rows 2-4 again. Then, repeat row 11. Turn. Move onto v-neck.

Sizes XL, 2XL, and 3XL: Rep rows 2-11 once more. Turn. Move onto v-neck.

Begin V-NECK

Row 1: Sc in next 37 (40, 43, 46, 49, 52) sts. TURN, leaving rest of row unworked.

Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as dc for v-neck) Dc2tog. Dc across row. Turn. 36 (39, 42, 45, 48, 51) dc.

Row 3: Ch 1, Sc across row until 3 sts left. Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in last st. Turn. 35 (38, 41, 44, 47, 50) sc.

Rep rows 2-3 a total of 8 (9, 10, 10, 11, 12) times more. Then rep row 2 once more. Fasten off. 18 (19, 20, 23, 24, 25) dc.

Size Adjustment Tip: You can absolutely change the size of your v-neck! Simply keep repeating rows 2-3 until it reaches your desired length, and then repeat row 2 once more to finish. If you’d like a shorter v-neck, you can subtract from these rows as well. Just keep in mind everything will stretch when blocking!

Other side of V NECK

Row 1: Go to base of v neck. Sk 1 st. Sc in ea st across.

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each sc until 3 sts left. Dc2tog, dc in last st. Turn. 36 (39, 42, 45, 48, 51) dc.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st. Sc2tog. Sc in rest of sts across. 35 (38, 41, 44, 47, 50) sc.

Rep rows 2-3 a total of 8 (9, 10, 10, 11, 12) times more (or until v-neck reaches the same length other side). Then rep row 2 once more. Fasten off.

BACK PANEL

Rep the same as for the front until you reach the v-neck. Then, continue as below:

Next row: Ch 1, sc in ea st across.

Next row: Ch 3, dc in ea sc across.

Rep these two rows until you have done the same amount of rows as other side of the v-neck.

ASSEMBLY

With right sides together, lay your front and back panels together. Sew the shoulder seams using your desired seaming method. Sew side seams, leaving a 6.5 (7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9)” arm opening. (Sew along dotted lines shown in picture below!)

FINISHING:

Join yarn at the back of the neck and sc all around the neck opening for a nice finish.

Weave in all ends and block to finished measurements: top should measure 19 (20.5, 22, 23.5, 25, 26.5)” across. Be sure to get a consistent width across.

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—Rachel

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In case you haven’t heard, the past 2 weeks we’ve been crocheting along to make to make the Midnight Top, a stylish summer crochet top! I have had SO much fun seeing all the work-in-progress photos in my Facebook Group—which, by the way, is the community for the CAL, so be sure to join it!

If this is the first time you’re seeing this post, be sure to first read the Intro post, and the Part 1 post. There you’ll find all the information you need to make your top, including detailed information about yarn and sizing.

Here we will just cover some quick references (see below) but the other posts cover lots more details.

Quick Links

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THE MIDNIGHT TOP: FREE CROCHET ALONG PART 2

Note: this is PART 2 of the Midnight Top pattern. If you’re just starting your top, be sure to view the post below.

MATERIALS:

• Lion Brand Jeans yarn 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins
• Total yardage needed: Approx. 470 (550, 620, 700, 780) yards worsted weight yarn
• K/6.5mm crochet hook (or size to obtain gauge)
• Yarn needle

ABBREVIATIONS/STITCHES USED (U.S. TERMINOLOGY):

Chain – ch

Foundation Single Crochet – fsc

Slip Stitch – sl st

Single crochet – sc

Double crochet – dc

Repeat – rep

Round – rnd

Skip – sk

Stitch(es) – st(s)

Space – sp

SPECIAL STITCHES: 

Shell (sh): (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in indicated stitch.

SIZING

The finished bust size of the top (as long as you obtain gauge) is: 33 (39, 45, 50, 56)”

You can go for a few different looks as far as this top goes. If you want a loose fitting top, then choose a size that is 2-3” larger than your bust. However, if you want a more fitted top, go for either a size that is the same as your bust, or go for negative ease by choosing a size 1-2” smaller than your bust. 

For reference, I chose to make mine with 3” of positive ease. My bust is 30”, and I made a size Small. 

GAUGE:

11 dc = 4”

5 rows of dc = 3”

NOTES

1. This top’s construction is a raglan; it is worked from the top down.

2. Ch 3 at beginning of rnds counts as a stitch.

3. Ch 2 at beginning of rnds does NOT count as stitch.

4. Pattern is written in size S, with sizes M-2XL in parentheses.

INSTRUCTIONS: 

This pattern picks up where Part 1 left off. We finished the yoke in part 1, and now we will join the armholes and continue with the body!

BODY:

Rnd 1: Ch 3, dc in ch-sp of current sh. Ch 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) skip all the dc before next sh. 2 dc in ch-sp of next sh (armhole made), dc in all dc up to next sh. 2 dc in ch-sp of next sh. Ch 3 (4, 5, 6, 7), skip all the dc before next sh, 2 dc in ch-sp of next sh (armhole made), dc in remaining dc. Join with a sl st to beg ch 3.

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does NOT count as dc), dc in same st as sl st. Dc in next dc. Dc in next 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) chains. Dc in all dc until next set of chains. Dc in next 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) chains. Dc in remaining dcs around. Join with sl st to beg ch 2. 92 (108, 124, 140, 156) dc.

Rnd 3: Ch 2, dc in same st as sl st. Dc in ea dc around. Join with a sl st to beg dc.

Rep rnd 2 till work measures 22 (23, 24, 25, 26) inches, or until top is your desired length! (Feel free to adjust the length here!)

Last Rnd: Ch 1, sc in next st. *Ch 3, Sk next st, sc in next st. Rep from * until one st left. Ch 3, Sk last st, sl st in beg sc. Fasten off and weave in ends. 46 (54, 62, 70, 78) ch sps.

FINISHING

Sleeves: Join yarn with a sc at the base of the armpit. Sc evenly around the armhole opening. Join with a sl st to first sc, and fasten off.

Neck: Join yarn with a sc at the back of the neck opening. Sc evenly around the neck opening. Join with sl st to first sc, fasten off, and weave in ends.

That’s it—you’re done! Thank you SO MUCH for participating in my CAL; I’ve had so much fun with you guys!

DON’T FORGET to share your finished pictures in my Facebook Group, and share pictures on Instagram too! I want to see you wearing your new summer top!

Tag me @desertblossomcrafts, and use the hashtag#midnightcal and #themidnighttop so everyone else crocheting along can see as well.

Happy Crocheting!

—Rachel 

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