CROCHET PATTERN - SOUTHERN LIGHTS TOP

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Introduction:

The Southern Lights top is worked in linen stitch in at least 2 yarn colors to accomplish a fading effect. The light fabric is fun and quick to crochet, also the best project for a faded yarn set. The slightly balloon shaped sleeve together with slanted neckline makes this a showstopper.

Construction:

This top is worked top down seamlessly. First the yoke is worked flat while shaping the slanted neckline. The body is worked in the round after joining the back and front yokes. Lastly, the yarn is reattached to the armhole and the sleeve is worked in the round til desired length.

Sizes:

Choose the size that fits your bust measurement. The top is designed to be worn with 2"- 4" or 5- 10 cm positive ease.

This pattern is written in 9 sizes with circumstance from 34"/ 85 cm - 50"/ 125 cm, no ease, so be sure to choose the size that fit your own reference. Model is wearing size 1 with a bust of 32"/ 80 cm.

Gauge: 22 stitches x 22 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm (4" x 4").

Crochet hook: 4.5 mm for main pattern, 3.5 mm for ribbing (or any crochet hook size meets gauge).

Materials: 

Fingering weight (size 1 yarn). Sample made in:

Color A: Yarnawayallday in Flowers in the snow, 75% merino 25% nylon, 400m/ 100g. Color B: Yarnawayallday in Colorful autumn, 75% merino, 25% nylon, 400m/ 100g. 

Difficulty: ★ ★   (2 out of 5)

This pattern is digital and will be sent as a pdf-file to your e-mail.