Sweet Nothings Crochet: EASY-PEASY GREY N PINK CROP TOP

Easy Peasy crop top - a free crochet top pattern from Sweet Nothings Crochet

EASY-PEASY GREY N PINK CROP TOP

I have heard about this yarn that’s available in hanks here in India for a really long time.. and I am thrilled to have *finallllly* got my first large batch of this cotton yarn – I was shaking with excitement at all I can do with all this yarn .. and here’s what I am working on first with it.

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Materials used : Today I’ve used ~ 100 gms of some lovely local unbranded Indian 4-ply knitting cotton yarn with a 3.5 mm crochet hook

For Indians : This unbranded cotton yarn that I’ve used has been purchased from Mr. Vinod of Samrat Megastore, Pune. It is a lot like our Indian Anchor knitting or Laura knitting cottons

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.

Difficulty level : Easy Skill level

Stitches used :

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

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/

Abbreviations used :

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.

view of the front of the Easy Peasy Crop top

For this top, I’ve decided to keep it reallllly simple.. just play with the yarn colours and keep let the pattern do it’s trick.

When I make my notes, I like to keep them simple such that they can be adapted to be made for any size. All you need to remember is to ensure that you have the stitch count right, and the rest will just all work out.

If you decide to use two colours, just go ahead and interchange the colours as and when you like .. be creative.

How to change colors seamlessly : https://youtu.be/fRzSBja9jno

How to carry your yarn when using two colors : https://youtu.be/NuascBU3pxQ

The stitch count for our top is in mulitples of 3 + 1.

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

Start : with fsc in multiples of 3 + 1 for the round chest / bust measure. Turn.

From the very first row, let’s start with our “V”-st, which is (dc ; ch 1, dc) all in the same st or ch-sp

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

Row 1 : dc in the 1^st fsc ;

*sk next 2 fsc, “V’-st in the next fsc* ;

rep *to* till the end. Turn.

In the following row we will work a dc 2-tog, but for this pattern, we’re going to work it in a little different way. We will work the 1^st leg of our dc 2-tog over the 1^st dc of the “V”-st, and the 2^nd part of the same dc 2-tog over the next dc of the same “V”-st, skipping over the ch-1 sp of the “V”-st.

Check the video tutorial below to see how we work a regular dc 2-tog and then tweak it as given above.

For convenience, let’s call this our Special dc 2-tog.

Double crochet 2-tog : dc 2-tog : [yo, insert hk in st or ch-sp, yo and pull up a lp ; yo and draw through 2 lps] 2 times (3 lps on hk) ;

{yo, draw through 2 lps on hk} 2 times. One dc 2-tog made.

This video tutorial at https://youtu.be/1_oPlUfN5eg shows you how to use the dc 2-tog to decrease.

Sometimes we work the dc 2-tog in the same stitch, to use as a decorative stitch. Visit this video tutorial at https://youtu.be/lLUXOJ1sY9w

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

Row 2 : dc in the 1^st dc ;

Special dc 2-tog over the next 2 dc of the next “V”-st ;

*ch 2, Special dc 2-tog over the next 2 dc of the next “V”-st * ;

rep *to* till the last dc ;

ch 2, dc in the last dc. Turn.

Row 3 : dc in the 1^st dc ;

“V”-st on the next dc 2-tog and in each dc 2-tog till the last dc ;

dc in the last dc. Turn.

Rep Rows 2 and 3 till you reach the shoulder level, ending with a Row 3.

Now obviously you have worked more than 3 rows, but for convenience, I am going to number the next rows of pattern Rows 4 and 5.

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

Last Row 8 : sc in the 1^st dc (of the 1^st “V”-st) ;

sc in the next ch-1 sp (of the “V”-st) ; sc in the next dc (of the “V”-st) ;

*sc in the next dc ; sc in the next ch-1 sp ; sc in the next dc* ;

rep *to* all the way to the end.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

You now have one rectangle complete.

Repeat these instructions once more for the other side of your top.

Finishing : Place the two rectangles together (one each for the front and back).

Using one of the joining methods given below, join the sides of the top all the way till the armhole. Fasten off.

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

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

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

Re-attach your yarn at the top corner for the shoulders and attach the two shoulders till the neckline.

Repeat this for the other side of the top as well.

Your sleeveless crop top is done. As we've worked the whole pattern without any armhole shaping or decrease, the shoulder bit will slowly and beautifully slide over onto the top of the arm and form a bit of a Magyar-like "sleeve".

At the same time, you will have a beautifully sliced boat-neck neckline .. and all done with just the two attachments above! Ain't that just fantastic!?

Optional ideas : You could decide to work either a small sleeve or just finish off the edge of the armhole.

1. To just finish the edge : Attach your yarn at the armhole and sc evenly around. Remember that as you are working along the vertical bars of the dc, work 2 sc per vertical bar. Keep a count of how many sc you work along one armhole and repeat the same number for the other armhole

2. To work a small sleeve : First you will need to run a round of sc all around anyway, and ensure that they are in multiples of 3. Work the same pattern you have worked for the body of your top. The only difference is that as we are now working in a round, you will not work the dc in the 1^st st. You will work a “V”-st in the 1^st sc and then sk 2 sc, “V”-st in the next sc, all around. At the end of the round, you will join with a sl-st. Work the sleeve for as long as you wish. Remember though, that as you are working this in a cylindrical way, you should not keep it too long, as the arm is not cylindrical, and it may be a little uncomfy. A short upper-arm length will be just right.

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