Tops and Dresses
A spring inspired "T" style cardigan with 3/4 length sleeves designed as part of the Spring Colors Blog Hop. This cardigan is easy to customize to make longer or with more coverage across the front. Yarn Alternatives to Cascade Sarasota: Bernat's Softee Baby Cotton, Lion Brand's Comfy Cotton; I made the size Medium, and used three full skeins. The rest is estimated based on this sample. Time Spent for Medium: Just under 16 hours. Abbreviations: DC, FDC (Foundation Double Crochet - Explained)
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Easy Crop Top
Tops and Dresses
"Create this adorable Summer Waves crochet crop top! The top works up in 2 pieces then sewn together. The optional edging is then added. A quick and easy project that works up fast! Written in sizes small-2X. Sizing: Small- 17" bust, 16" length Medium- 18" bust, 17" length Large- 19" bust, 18" length XL- 20" bust, 19" length 2XL- 21" bust, 20" length You will need to know how to: - Single crochet - Half double crochet - Slip stitch Materials needed: - H hook, 5.00 mm - Medium (size 4) weight yarn, I used Lion Brand Ice Cream Cotton Blend (47% cotton, 53% acrylic) in "Blueberry". About 7 oz, 450 yards or 2 skeins needed (for small/medium sizes, 3-4 skeins needed for large/XL/2XL) - Tapestry needle"
Sunny Lace Cardi
Tops and Dresses
"If you are looking for a beginner friendly crochet outerwear for summertime. This crochet lacy cardi would be a perfect project to start. It is designed by simple lacy stitches and sport weight cotton yarn. The vivid color brings out a summery touch while the high low hem gives this casual cardi a chic look. A lovely outerwear to go with your white tank top and denim shorts or just pair this lacy coat with your plain black outfit."
Serendipitee Top
Tops and Dresses
This top is created using granny squares around the bottom joined using the Continuous Flat Braid, then crocheted in the round until the front and back are separated for the sleeves. Because of the wide A-line shape, the sides drape longer than the front. Pair that with the simple waist shaping, and you get a really cute cropped tee. However, you don't have to make your top cropped.
Fall Pullover video tutorial
Tops and Dresses
"This cropped fall pullover pattern is full of surprises. It's a perfect top for the fall with long sleeves, but it's a really simple adjustment to make it a summer top as well. It's also easy to go from a cropped top to a full length top. Very beginner friendly pattern, which includes US women's sizes XS-XXL. I've also included a video tutorial to follow along with. Don't miss out on this gorgeous cropped fall pullover. "
Easy Striped Summer Tee
Tops and Dresses
"The Easy Striped Summer Tee is a fun cropped topper that's incredibly simple to crochet. And a great addition to your warm-weather wardrobe. The Easy Striped Summer Tee is a great summer make - so easy you can crochet it at the beach or by the pool! Two rectangles, made of the most basic stitches, get seamed into a flattering v-neck top. The linked treble stitches at the waist give it a rolled look - but there's a substitute for that in the notes below if you want to keep it easy! The Easy Striped Summer Tee crochet pattern includes 3 sizes, that range from XS to 5X. This top features a loose, oversize fit and I've included the actual bust measurement for each size in the pattern. I've given this pattern a cropped length, but you can easily make it longer if desired too - just see the pattern Notes!"
