The crochet mock neck top is like a warm hug on a chilly day. Picture yourself crafting this cozy top, each crochet hook movement bringing you closer to a stylish, snug piece of clothing. It's not just any top; it's one that stands up around your neck gently, like a shy butterfly, adding a touch of elegance and warmth without being too tight.
Crochet Mock Neck Top
As you weave the yarn, you're not just making a garment; you're creating a masterpiece that blends comfort with chic. Wearing this top feels like carrying a little piece of art with you, a reminder of what your hands can create. Whether it's for a casual day out or a cozy evening, this mock neck top wraps you in style and comfort, proving that simple doesn't mean ordinary.
Materials Needed:
- Sport weight yarn (Number 2, 100% cotton)
- 4.5 mm crochet hook (or size that suits the yarn used)
- Tape measure
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Stitch markers
Base of the Top:
Start with a Chain:
- Create a slip knot and chain enough to reach the desired length of your top from one shoulder across your chest to the other shoulder. Add three extra chains to account for potential shrinkage when slip stitching.
- Chain one additional stitch for the turning chain.
First Row of Slip Stitches:
- Skip the first chain from the hook, insert the hook into the second chain, and perform a slip stitch.
- Continue slip stitching down the chain, keeping your tension loose. Use a stitch marker to mark the first slip stitch for easier counting in following rows.
Following Rows:
- Chain one and turn your work.
- Proceed by working slip stitches into the back loop only of each stitch from the previous row.
- Continue repeating this step, creating rows of back-loop slip stitches, while frequently trying on the piece to ensure fit, until you achieve the desired width for the body part before starting the mock neck section.
Mock Neck:
Adding the Mock Neck:
- Once the body part is at your desired width, chain an amount that matches the desired height of the mock neck (e.g., chain 6 for about 3½ cm height).
- Continue with slip stitches back into the base of the top, connecting the mock neck.
Completing the Mock Neck:
- Work enough rounds to cover the front of your neck by continuing the slip stitches in back loops only.
- Adjust the tension and ensure you mark the beginning of each round for a consistent finish.
Shoulders & Finishing:
Connecting the Shoulders:
- Make another panel identical to the first.
- Use slip stitches to join each corresponding side at the shoulders, making sure the stitches match up on each panel.
Seams and Side Edging:
- Start connecting the side of the tops under the arm by marking where you want the armholes.
- Stitch from the bottom up to the marker, then create a clean edging around the armholes with slip stitches.
Adding Sleeves (Optional):
- For the cap sleeve, mark the stitch count divided by two along the armhole.
- Distribute slip stitches evenly around the armhole, then start adding height to the sleeve by alternating few rounds of normal slip stitches with decreasing rounds.
Finishing:
- Once desired lengths and fitting are achieved, finalize details by cutting and weaving in yarn ends.
- Ensure symmetry and fitting by trying on and adjusting as you go.
