Sweet Nothings Crochet: LACY CHEVRON LADIES TOP

LACY CHEVRON LADIES TOP

Just a few days back, one of my local Indian yarn stores shared a ‘new’ yarn and I was longing to see what it was all about. Once I got my hands on it, or at about the same time, I was requested to make this top – so ta da!! Providence??! Who knows.. knocking on wood all that blah .. 😄

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The Pinterest link leads to http://www.bianzhile.com/p/10438 , and the notes here are not in English. As I work on this pattern, I’ve written down my notes that I share with you.

Materials used : Today I’ve used the lovely Indian Ganga Acrowools acrylic 3-ply yarn, with a 3 mm crochet hook.

For Indians : You can use our lovely Indian Anchor or Red rose knitting cotton as well

For Non-Indians : I have used a regular knitting cotton that technically uses a 2 – 2.5 mm crochet hook (recommended). I use a larger hook as I like the extra stretch it affords the end product. Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn.

Size : I’ve made a Size 34” top and used about 2 balls of yarn for this.

Skill level : Advanced skill level.
A chevron stitch is not one that can be attempted with the TV on (well, at least not for me) and working a top in the Chevron stitch has been a bit of a challenge. Working a top from the shoulder(s) down and in a round is a little challenging as well, so I think this is an advanced skill level pattern.

Stitches used : (Using U.S terminology)

Starting slip knot : https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

Magic circle : https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro

Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps. One sc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k

First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M

Half Double Crochet : Hdc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk) ;

yo, draw through all 3 lps. One hdc made.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/sDiELJdB2Dg

Chainless start for Half Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 start, and this is what I do to start my row of hdc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/lWXpl1KdbZ8

Here is a sizing chart for general sizing. https://in.pinterest.com/pin/470063279837597366/

and https://in.pinterest.com/pin/470063279837560772/

Whipstitch to join : https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA

Invisible join : https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM

Single crochet to join : https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI

Abbreviations used : (Using U.S terminology)

lp(s) : Loop(s) sc : Single crochet

dc : Double crochet sp : Space

sl-st : Slip stitch ch : Chain

st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook

yo : Yarn Over

Instructions : (Using U.S terminology)

Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.

Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.

Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.

In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement. This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project.

Quick analysis of what we’re going to do here today.

Our pattern starts pretty easily and regularly from the neck and with the lovely Chevron pattern, we will work our way to the bottom of the top.

The sleeve is a simple lacy open one that has a straight edge, and seems pretty easy up front. But let’s get started, and see how this one turns out.

The beauty of this top is that you can decide how long you want it.. keeping it like a short neat cropped top or all the way down to the longer thigh level.. Cool, ain’t it?

As usual, I am going to give you several ideas through this blog – so do read through once before you start and remember to read all the notes, boring as that may sound.

Our stitch count is in multiples of 16.

We start our top from around the neck.

This pattern has a loose-ish neckline, so you will work your first round with as many stitches as needed for your round neck.

Foundation Single Crochet : fsc : https://youtu.be/mcT85fwh4mA

What is a crochet slip stitch : https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw

Start with fsc in multiples of 16.

Join with a sl-st to the 1^st fsc, ensuring that you keep your first chain flat.

Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk); [yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo

Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0

What is a chain stitch ? https://youtu.be/pXx5ukBjKkY

Round 1 : dc in the 1^st fsc ;

*ch 2, sk next fsc, dc in the next fsc* ;

rep *to* all around and join with a sl-st to the 1^st dc.

Round 2 : sl-st into the 1^st ch-sp , 3 dc in the same 1^st ch-sp ;

*2 dc in the next ch-sp ; 3 dc in the next two ch-sps* ;

rep *to* all around and join with a sl-st to the 1^st dc.

Let us work our first round of the Chevron pattern now.

Round 3 : 2 dc in the 1^st dc ;

*2 dc in the next dc ;

(sk next dc, dc in the next dc) ;

rep (to) 4 times ;

sk next dc, 2 dc each in the next 2 dc ; 3 dc in the next dc ; 2 dc in the next dc* ;

rep *to* all around and join with a sl-st to the 1^st dc.

In the following row, we will work our first round of post stitches.

Front Post Double Crochet : fpdc : Post stitches are stitches worked around the post of a stitch of the row below.

How to work the fpdc : yo, hk into sp between posts of st from row below – going from back of stitch, around st and into the front of the st ; yo, pull yarn through the sps (3 lps on hk), (yo & pull through 2 lps) twice. One fpdc complete

View the video at https://youtu.be/9tL5XiqKi14

Before we jump into Round 4, here’s a thought. I see that the chart shows post stitches, but I also think that you could work a plain dc in these sts.

The post stitch will make the pattern look absolutely stunning, but as I am using a variegated yarn, I (personally) feel that using either a dc or a fpdc will be the same – so I choose to use the dc. I am, however, going to write the pattern as charted.

Round 4 : fpdc in the 1^st dc and in each dc till end.

Join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

Rounds 5 - 8 : Rep Rounds 3 & 4 two times.

Note : So this completes one pattern repeat for the Chevron pattern.

After this we will work one really ‘holey’ (lacy?) row. You could decide to work this round in and then work the pattern repeat again OR you could just decide to repeat the Chevron rounds of pattern.

Important Note : If you are not working the holey lacy pattern, then your repeat rounds are Rounds 2 – 8

If you are working the holey/lacy row, you will work Round 9.

In the following round, we will use a trc or a Triple Crochet.

Triple Crochet : trc : wrap yarn twice around hook, insert hk into st ; yo (4 lps on hk); [yo, draw through 2 lps] three times. One trc made.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/A0y4BbgDTbs

Chainless start for Triple / Treble Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of trc.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/f42MO0cGYC0

Round 9 : trc in the 1^st dc ;

(ch 3, sk next 3 dc, trc in the next dc) ;

[ch 2, sk next 2 dc, trc in the next dc] ;

rep (to) 2 times ;

*rep [to] 2 times* ;

rep *to* all around and join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

Note : You will end with a rep of (to) and then join.

Let us work our first round of the Chevron pattern now.

If you have done the holey / lacy round, then your pattern repeat will be Rounds 3 – 10.

So repeat Rounds 3 – 10 till you have a little bit of your sleeve done, ending with a Round 3, 5 or 7, so that the next round you can work all dc or fpdc for the chest and can start on the Chevron pattern straight off.

Ensure that you keep checking that this round fits the chest as there are no increases.

We will divide for the armhole when you’ve got the sleeve bit done.

As we’re going to be working different sizes for the top, I’m going to give you an idea of what I’ve done.

Armhole divide ideas : Fold your project down at the shoulders, and keep the start line at the centre back. Now measure out the armhole you’d need and place a marker. Please ensure that the marker is in the same place for the front and the back sections in the Chevron pattern.

Now in my case, I find that the section I’ve made works for my round chest, but I will need to mark a section off for the armholes. So what I’ve done is work some chains in multiples of 16 in between, after marking off the armholes.

Once I’d worked in the chains, and sectioned off the armholes, I checked to see that I got the chest & armhole measures right.

Now as you’ve got the centre bit in multiples of 16, and have added chain for the under arm/chest portion also in multiples of 16, you will be able to start with the pattern where you left off. Add your chains for the underarm / chest in the last Chevron pattern round, and then work the plain dc / fpdc round thereafter. Before you move on to the next part of the project check that you have the chest measurement right and have stitches in multiples of 16 all around

So say, you left off in Round 3, you will continue with Round 4, 5 etc without a break.

Continue in pattern all the way till your project is the length needed for your top.

Neckline finishing ideas : I've worked a round of picots all around the top edge. I used the ch-3 picot which is (ch 3, sl-st in the 3rd ch from hk).

How to work a picot stitch : Traditionally for a ch-3 picot, you work (ch 3, sl-st in 3rd ch from hook). For a ch-5 picot, you will do (ch 5, sl-st in 5th ch from hook).

Here’s a great video https://youtu.be/8s3zVaBcn4s

Bottom of top finishing ideas : I've ended with a row of plain hdc at the end, but you could well end in the dc row, which is part of the pattern too.

Give yourself a big pat on the back as this one has really been a great project – but totally worth it, I’m sure you’ll agree.

And that’s done.. yet another project brilliantly executed !

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