Sweet Nothings Crochet: CHOCO-STRAWBERRY RIPPLE CROP TOP

CHOCO-STRAWBERRY RIPPLE CROP TOP

When I was asked to make this crop top in these two colors, the name was a no-brainer ! Made with really soft 4-ply yarn, the Choco-Strawberry Ripple Crop Top is a very quick project and has a great fit.

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Materials used : Today I’ve used about 150 gms unbranded knitting cotton (in 2 colors) with a 4 mm crochet hook

Note : Amount of yarn needed for individual project(s) depends on size of yarn / hook, size you are making it for as well as the tension with which you work. Amount given here is only for rough estimation for the size I’ve made it for.

For Indians : The yarn I’ve used is similar in thickness to our Laura knitting cotton. Our lovely Indian Anchor knitting cotton , Red rose or White rose knitting cotton yarns are a good substitute. I’d also suggest Alize cotton yarn

For Non-Indians : This yarn is similar in thickness to Lily Sugar n Cream cotton yarn. The other international yarns I’ve used of this thickness are Milford Satin knitting cotton, DMC Petra knitting cotton & Aunt Lydia Bamboo Viscose 10 knitting cottons.

You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.

Size made : free size (as its backless - has just straps for adjustment)

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

How to hold your yarn in crochet : https://youtu.be/FwOlCbGdbqY

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

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

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

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

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.

Top and middle section of Choco-Strawberry Ripple Crop top

Before we head off to the project, let’s get an idea of what we’re creating here today.

You also need to decide (& measurements you need) before you start :

1) Length of top (front and back)

2) Round chest measurement

3) Depth (or dip) of neckline

4) Round armhole measurement (just so that we can ensure proper side coverage)

I will not indicate color changes as that will mar your creativity 😃

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

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

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

Start Row 1 : with a magic circle and work 7 dc in it.

Turn. Do not join. Leave as a semicircle - do not pull too tight.

Notes : i) For your convenience, place a marker in the 4th dc (which is the centre of this 7-dc set)

ii) We will be moving this marker to the centre of the every row you work.

iii) Each row will have 5-dc a this point, and you will always move it to the 3rd dc which is the centre of the 5-dc set

Row 2 : 2 dc in the 1^st dc ;

dc in the next 2 dc

{5 dc in the next marked dc ; (move marker to the last or 3rd dc of this 5-dc set)} ;

dc in the next 2 dc ;

2 dc in the last dc. Turn

Row 3 : 2 dc in the 1^st dc & each dc till the marked dc ;

{5 dc in the next marked dc ; (move marker to the last or 3rd dc of this 5-dc set)} ;

dc in each dc till the last dc ;

2 dc in the last dc. Turn

and that's our pattern done !

Stitch detail for Choco-Strawberry Ripple Crop top

Rep Row 3 till you have almost reached the neckline and got as much as you need for the side of your crop top.

As you work the rows, you will be 'growing' it along the base and sides slowly grow too - but the height (or length) of the top grows faster due to the arrow-shape.

So once you have the width of the side (under armhole till the length you want), also ensuring that you are not over reaching at the neckline, you rep Row 3.

Zoomed side view of Choco-Strawberry Ripple Crop top

Zoomed view for stitch detail of Choco-Strawberry Ripple Crop top

In the last row, we will work all he way till the centre marked stitch and work either 1 round of chain (that will go around the head) or 2 straps of chain that can be tied by the wearer at the nape of the neck.

There are instructions for both of these ideas - (A) & (B)

Last Row A : 2 dc in the 1^st dc & each dc till the marked dc ;

{3 dc in the next marked dc ; (make a chain that will go around the neck of the wearer) ; 2 dc} ;

dc in each dc till the last dc ;

2 dc in the last dc. Turn

Last Row B : 2 dc in the 1^st dc & each dc till the marked dc ;

{2 dc in the next marked dc ;

(make a long length of chain that can be tied at he nape of the neck of the wearer ;

sl-st in each ch all the way back ;

1 dc ;

make a 2nd length of chain of he same length as the 1st one ;

sl-st in each ch all the way back) ; 2 dc} ;

dc in each dc till the last dc ;

2 dc in the last dc. Turn

So as you can see with both ideas (A) & (B), you are adding your long chain or loop in that centre (3rd) dc of that last 5-dc set.

All that's left is do a small finishing for the base of this lovely triangle cropped top.

At this point, we will also add the tie for securing the bottom of our crop top behind the back.

We will be working along the horizontal bars of the dc all along the base of the top

Straps for Choco-Strawberry Ripple Crop top

FINISHING

Two ways to make the bottom row and straps for the back

IDEA 1 :

As you finish making the last row with the straps that go around the neck, you are at the bottom corner st.

Work 2 dc in each horizontal bar all along the base of the top till the corner st ;

Work a chain length suitable to be tied behind the back to secure the base of the top ;

sl-st in each ch till the corner st ;

Work a 2nd chain length suitable to be tied behind the back to secure the base of the top ; Turn

sl-st in each ch till the corner st.

You have a finished base with two straps. You can work one row of sc till the next corner if you so desire - OR you can fasten off and weave in ends.

IDEA 2 :

As you finish making the last row, fasten off at the corner.

We will then make the tie at the bottom in a slightly different way, starting with one end of the tie, attaching it to the base of the tp, working along the base of he top and finishing with the 2nd side of he tie. - all in one continuous step.

Start with a long chain of a length suitable to be tied behind the back to secure the base of the top ;

2 dc in each horizontal bar all along the base of the top till the corner st ;

dc in the corner st ;

Add a second long chain of the same length as the first ; Turn ;

sl-st in each ch till the 1st dc ;

dc in each dc till end ;

sl-st in each ch till the end.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Front view of the gorgeous Choco-Strawberry Ripple Crop top

And that's it ! Voila ! one cute triangle-shaped crop top ready to go!

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