This crop top is true simplicity with a dash of feminine touch. Made for relaxed, self absorbed times with utmost comfort in mind.

Worked seamlessly in the round, top down. This will be your go-to, easy to carry project with equally easy to follow instructions. Just a few increases and little additions on the sleeves and done!! You have a ready to wear crop top !!

Make this in your favorite colors and rock every look.

There are two versions of the top –
1. Crop top
2. Regular length top

The pattern is written for Sizes: S-M-L-XL-2XL-3XL. It works up real quick and the pattern is quite easy to follow.

What is the difficulty level of this pattern?
1. Confident beginner to Intermediate

What is included in the paid pattern in pdf format?

Detailed written instructions
Step by step photo tutorial

What stitches I should know to work this pattern?

Half double crochet
Double crochet
Single crochet
Slip stitch

The inspiration for the colour pallet of olive green and relaxed yet functional fit are inspired from the dressing style of the lead character of Dr. Nell Ward series by Sarah Yarwood-Lovett that has been on my reading list recently.

Dr. Nell Ward is an ecologist, who while inspecting an old tunnel, overhears a murder. Nell soon finds herself in the middle of the investigation. Desperate to clear her name, she sets out solving the murder using her skills as ecologists to uncover details no one else would notice. There is a sweet romantic angle to the story as well.

Its a six book series with fourth scheduled for release in August 2023. (Cant wait to get my hands on it as soon as it releases!! ) The novels are light hearted, fun and engaging little mysteries. I will recommend the series to anyone who is into Agatha Christie kind of books.

Dr Nell Ward Mysteries (6 book series) – Link to the books

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PATTERN INFORMATION

Overview

This is an advanced beginner friendly crocheted top pattern in sizes through S-3XL.
The pattern is designed with positive ease, that is, it is not a fitted top, rather has relaxed fitting.
This top uses basic crochet stitches single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet and slip stitch.
The piece is worked in the round, back and forth, top down.
The sleeves are worked back and forth, top down after separation for body and sleeves.
A decorative edge is worked along the neckline.
Finally Slip Stitch edging is given to the bottom of the top.

Gauge information- Size: S-M-L-XL-2XL-3XL

Difficulty level – Intermediate

The pattern is written using US crochet stitch terminology. Here hook size 3.5 mm (E/4) is used. The tension is 20 half double crochet x 16 rows = 10 cm in width and 10 cm in height. Please note that the hook size provided is for reference. Since we all crochet differently, some tight and some loose, hence, if you find you have more stitches on 10 cm = 4” swatch, change to a larger hook size. And if there are lesser stitches on 10 cm = 4” swatch, change to a smaller hook size.

Measurements

The measurements provided in the adjoining image are approximate as we all crochet differently, some tight and some loose and might lead to some differences in measurements. Hence, the chart is for reference purpose. By adding couple more rounds at the bottom you can increase the length of the top and vice versa.

To make this crop top you will need following material

Fingering weight yarn, Category- 1 yarn. Here used 3ply 100% cotton yarn. Shade (Olive Green) – S(250)- M(300)- L(350)- XL(400)- 2XL(450)- 3XL(500) g,
Hook- 3.5mm (E/4)
Scissors
Markers to mark important stitches
Yarn needle to weave in the ends

Symbols for reading the pattern instructions–

SL ST= Slip stitch
YO= Yarn over
CH= chain stitch
SP= Space
SC= Single crochet in stitch
DC= Double crochet in stitch
REP **[]**= Repeat instructions between ** to **
BEG = Beginning
HDC2TOG – [YO, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up loop] 2 times, YO and draw through all loops on hook. 1 stitch decreased
CH2 at the beginning of each round will count as HDC. You can use any alternate method to create first HDC stitch of each round.
Color coding for size – S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)

Reach out to me if you have any queries about the pattern. You can purchase the pattern through any of the following sites-

Disclosure

Thank you so much for supporting my small business. I am happy to help if you have any doubts with the pattern or you have any questions. Please reach out to me either by email (crochetmiadesigns@gmail.com) or Etsy Convo. This pattern is copyright protected and cannot be changed, sold, or published/reproduced in any way. You cannot sell or change the pattern but are welcome to sell any of the items made from my patterns but PLEASE remember to reference my shop, MiaDesignsByKomal for which the pattern was used. Text and images Copyright ©2023 by MiaDesignsByKomal

Happy crocheting!