Terra-cotta Tile Top by Jane Howorth

Terra-cotta Tile Top

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Crochet
April 2018
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in mesh patt
3.5 mm (E)
3.25 mm (D)
850 - 1700 yards (777 - 1554 m)
32 (36, 40, 43, 47.5, 50.5, 54.5)" bust circumference
US
English
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

A lovely motif inspired by the sun is the central focus for this lovely top, featuring otherwise simple stitches and shaping. Dense mesh fabric makes this top perfect for combating summer’s heat.

Difficulty Easy

Finished Size 32 (36, 40, 43, 47.5, 50.5, 54.5)“ bust circumference. Sample shown measures 32”.

Yarn DMC Natura Just Cotton (100% cotton; 170 yd / 1.75 oz): #N18 coral, 5 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10) balls.

Hook Sizes E/4 (3.5 mm) and D (3.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Stitch markers; yarn needle.

Gauge 22 sts and 16 rows = 4” in mesh patt; Rnds 1–5 of motif = 4” square; with larger hook.

Notes Top is worked from the top down, with stitches for front shoulders worked into foundation chain for back.