When I held the first skein of hand dyed linen yarn in my hands, I wanted to work up a really simple and soothing design. Simple double crochet stitches with increases at regular intervals turned out much more beautiful than I expected. It was then that I realised the true meaning of Kaizen- how small continuous changes can make tremendous difference. It’s not about being invincible, but unstoppable. Hence the name.

Notes:
Pattern is written as follows, 1(2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9). All st counts and rows will be in the corresponding colour.
Top is designed to be worn with 2-4 inches of positive ease.
This top is constructed top down in turned rounds. Use a stitch marker to mark the first st of each row.
Chainless double crochet is used at the beginning of each round for a seamless design.
Suggested to use yarn with a beautiful drape.
Pattern offers option with short rows and without.
Pattern is written in standard US terms. Pattern measures in inches.
Please note:N-stitch means N number of stitches in the same stitch
Stitch N means 1 stitch in each of the next N stitches
For ex: 2dc means 2dc in the same stitch
dc 3 means 1dc each in the next 3 stitches

Details:

Sizes 1(2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished garment measures:
Chest 34(38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 64)“
Length 15(15.5, 16, 16.5, 17, 17.5, 18, 18.5, 19)”

Yarn
Fingering/Sport weight Size 1
650(730, 815, 906, 995, 1088, 1180, 1280, 1376)yds WPI 20-23
To add additional length, add DC rounds before starting the border. One inch will need 44 (49, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85) yds of yarn.
I’ve used Kshoma (linen yarn) in Porcelain from Sunrays Creation

Hook
US size D/3; metric 3.25mm hook or hook needed to obtain gauge

Notions
Yarn needle
Stitch markers
A pair of scissors
Measuring tape
Ruler/Cardboard measuring 1 inch in width

Gauge
21sts x 12 rows of double crochet with a 3.25mm hook - 4x4” in a square, blocked

Skill
Beginner