"Whip up the stylish Cropped Top Reveillon Crochet! Ideal for enhancing your wardrobe with a chic and fashionable handmade piece."
The Cropped Top Reveillon Crochet is a trendy and stylish handmade fashion piece. It's perfect for those who enjoy creating unique clothing with crochet. Combining elegance and a casual look, it’s great for both casual and special events. This project is designed for those with some crochet experience, offering beautiful patterns and new techniques. Clear instructions make it easy to follow, resulting in a fun and rewarding creation. Your finished piece will definitely impress and show off your creativity.
Cropped Top Reveillon Crochet
Step by step Crochet Cropped Top Pattern
Materials:
- Cotton yarn (tex 295)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Large needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
Instructions
Front Panels:
- Foundation Chains:
- Size S: Chain 22
- Size M: Chain 26
- Size L: Chain 30 (or more as needed)
- Row 1:
- Skip first 4 ch, dc into the 5th ch from the hook.
- Ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc into the next ch.
- Repeat the pattern: [ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc into next ch] until the end of the row.
- Rows 2-10:
- Turn, ch 4.
- Dc into the first dc from the previous row.
- Repeat the pattern from Row 1: [dc, ch 1, dc into the next dc from the previous row].
- Row 11 (Increase Row):
- Turn, ch 5.
- Dc into the first dc from the previous row (creates a curve).
- Continue the established pattern: [ch 1, dc into the next dc from the previous row].
- Increase only on this one side; the other side remains straight.
- Rows 12-32:
- Repeat the pattern while increasing on the same side as in Row 11, using the following:
- On increase rows, ch 5 and dc into the first st.
- Continue until you have completed 32 rows.
- Repeat the pattern while increasing on the same side as in Row 11, using the following:
- Rows 33-37:
- For these rows, return to the pattern established in Row 1 without further increases.
- Chains for Neck Ties:
- At the end of Row 37, ch 65 (or adjust as needed for size).
- Follow the established pattern of [ch 1, skip 1, dc into next ch] until all chains are done.
- Repeat Rows 2-32 on the other front panel as well, ensuring both sides are identical.
Back Panel:
- Foundation Chains:
- Size S: Chain 90
- Size M: Chain 94
- Size L: Chain 98 (adjust as needed)
- Rows 1-3:
- Pattern: [dc, ch 1, skip 1, dc into next ch] as set in the front panels' Row 1.
- Repeat for 3 rows.
- Rows 4-27:
- Dc into each dc and ch-space across the rows.
- Rows 28-37:
- Return to dc, ch 1, skip 1, dc pattern for these rows.
Assembly:
- Shoulder Seams:
- Align the front panels with the back panel.
- Using a needle, sew the shoulders together ensuring you have two seam lines on each side.
- Side Seams:
- Sew the sides of the top, stopping 2 rows before the end of the front panel to leave spaces for the armholes.
Sleeves:
- R1:
- Attach yarn at the armhole, ch 3.
- Dc around the armhole edge.
- End with a sl st.
- R2-4:
- Continue dc around, ending with a sl st each row.
- R5:
- Ch 3, 2 dc into the next space, 1 dc into the next space.
- Repeat around to increase the sleeve width.
- R6-7:
- Continue with dc around, no additional increases.
- R8:
- Continue as previous rows but with triple crochet (for added length).
- R9-10:
- Continue with triple crochet around.
Finishing Edges:
- Edging:
- Single crochet (sc) around all the edges (hem and sleeves) following the pattern:
- After sc, ch 2, sl st into predefined points ensuring smooth and even edges.
- Single crochet (sc) around all the edges (hem and sleeves) following the pattern:
- Final Steps:
- Weave in all ends.
- Trim excess yarn.
- Block if necessary to achieve desired shape and fit.
The top is now complete and ready to wear.