How to crochet fitting crop top

Hey Friends,

I’m happy you are taking the time to get to know how I design this piece. I start with a simple design on the first one, and this is the second version, which turned out to be the version for the written pattern I published on my Ravelry & Etsy. Although, the other version also in the written pattern as a bonus version. I couldn’t leave it out 😁

Here is the first version/bonus version.

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I started this piece on the body part, under the breast using my most favorite design from the 2017 Woodland cardigan.

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Using the same lace pattern and added few more rows at the back before the picot sts for crisscrossing and closure with simple long chains.

The breast part is the most challenging for me in this design, but I enjoyed it so much because I have a chance to use my tape measure along the way.

So if you are new to designing, I would suggest you watch my video about Gauge Swatch.

When you understand gauge swatch and how to do the simple math you will be able to make this piece.

Let’s look at the chosen version and why I choose this one and not the one above.

It is because I love the fit of this one better. I love big straps that go down to my back and especially when it is not around my neck. I don’t know about you, but for me, wearing a halter top or any crochet crop top that has tiny chains around my neck for a long time, it’s hurt. Does it happen to you too?

Let’s talk about the material. I think this piece makes me love working with different yarn weights held together. I just love how colors combined so divine on this one.

• I used Alize Bahar (no. 470) & Taiyo Sock yarn (no. 28), 330 yards of each yarn, a total of 660 yards
• 4 mm hook
• Tape measurement
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle & scissors

Alize Bahar is Sport weight yarn/#2, while Taiyo Sock yarn is lace weight yarn/#1, they are so gorgeous together. Don’t you think?

Once you figure out the breast area stitch count, you will be able to make the second one real fast. So I highly suggest you try your hand on this one. You can simply follow my video tutorial.

Tips:

• Understand the magic of gauge swatch.
• Practice shaping your crochet piece.
• Try on your piece as often and note down all numbers in your notebook.
• DON’T GIVE UP!

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Love, Maya

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