Pearl Crop Top by Susanna Biaye

Pearl Crop Top

Crochet
May 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
4.0 mm (G)
350 - 1100 yards (320 - 1006 m)
XS TO 5XL
US
English
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Pearl Crop Top Pattern
This easy-to-customize crop top pattern is perfect for the warm weather, with the length easy to customize accordingly.
Yarn - Lion Brand Coboo, DK weight, #3 (51% Cotton, 49% Rayon, 232 yards/212 m per 3.5 oz/100g Ball)
Sample made White

Estimated Yardage
354, 400, 460, 500, 650, 800, 900, 1000, 1100) yards

Hook and other Materials
US size G (4 mm) Crochet Hook.
Stitch Markers – 4 pcs

Optional - Sequins (6mm) or Beads (3 - 6mm) = 296 (352, 434, 434, 522, 574, 604, 660, 660) pcs

Gauge
17 sts over 12 rows = 4”/10 cm Square made in hdc, before blocking.
Adjust hook size if necessary, to obtain gauge.

Pattern Notes

  1. Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
  2. Similar #3 weight yarn can be substituted, please check the gauge.
  3. Ch 2 does not count as a stitch.

Difficulty Level – Intermediate

Terms - US Terminology

Stitches Abbreviations
Ch(s) - Chain(s)
Sl st - Slip stitch
Sc – Single Crochet
Hdc - Half Double Crochet
Hdc2tog - Half Double Crochet 2 stitches together
Sk - Skip
Rep - Repeat

Finished Measurements
Sizes/Color - XS (S, M, L, XL, 2Xl, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Bust Measurement: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)”
Armhole Depth - 9 (9, 9, 9, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10)”
Top Length – 15 (15, 17, 19, 19, 21, 21, 21, 21)”
The modeled garment is shown in Medium with 2” of positive ease.

Construction Notes

  1. This Top is worked in 2 sections.
  2. Section 1 - Both panels (front and back) are made together in rounds.
  3. Section 2 – The shoulder strap/neckline is then added and sewn together.
  4. Please note that the heavier your beads, the heavier the TOP would be.

Adjustments/fittings

  1. Length: increase or decrease the repeat of the body.
  2. If you want more cleavage coverage, reduce the length of the straps.