Crochet Sunny Strands Top
The Crochet Sunny Strands Top is an absolute must-have for anyone looking to add a bit of sunshine to their wardrobe! This charming top is a perfect blend of style and comfort, with its delicate crochet detailing and vibrant hues that exude a sense of warmth and cheerfulness. Whether you pair it with your favorite jeans for a casual day out or dress it up with a skirt for a more sophisticated look, this top will effortlessly elevate your outfit. It's the ideal piece to brighten up your day and spread some sunshine wherever you go!
Knitting instructions:
Top sizes: 36/38 (40/42) 44/46
Materials required:
- 300 (350) 400 grams of yellow yarn Bandana (50% cotton, 50% polyester, 90 m/50 g).
- Crochet hook size 7.
Main pattern: number of stitches divisible by 10 + 3. Follow the scheme. Start with stitches before the repeat, repeat the stitches of the repeat, end with stitches after the repeat. Repeat rows 1 through 5 once, then repeat rows 2 through 5. The pattern starts with a wrong side row!
Knitting gauge:
Main pattern: 18 stitches and 8.5 rows = 10 x 10 cm.
Back: Chain 73 (83) 93 ch + 1 ch for turning, work as shown in the scheme, 1 row of sc, then work the main pattern. After 37.5 cm = 32 rows (42.5 cm = 36 rows) 47 cm = 40 rows from the cast-on edge, leave 1 x 3 sts for armholes on both sides and in every row leave 2 x 1 st, and after 10.5 cm = 9 rows (13 cm = 11 rows) 15 cm = 13 rows from the beginning of the armholes, finish the work on the remaining 63 (73) 83 sts.
Front: Work as for the back.
Assembly: Sew side seams. Crochet 1 row of sc along the upper edge of the back and right armhole. At the end of the armhole, crochet a chain of 24 cm for the first strap and attach it to the corner of the back. Slip stitch along the top edge by 1 cm, crochet another chain and attach it to the front 1 cm away from the corner. Slip stitch along the top edge by 1 cm, crochet another chain and attach it to the back 1 cm away from the second strap. Slip stitch along the top edge by 1 cm, crochet another chain and attach it 1 cm away from the third strap.
Crochet sc along the upper edge of the front, leaving a 3 cm space from the left edge. Crochet another chain and attach it to the back 3 cm away from the edge. Slip stitch along the top edge outward, crochet another chain and attach it 1 cm away from the first strap. Slip stitch along the top edge outward, crochet another chain and attach it to the back 1 cm away from the second strap. Slip stitch to the corner, crochet another chain and attach it to the front corner. Then crochet the left armhole and back edge with sc.
