Crochet Strapless Lace Top

 





Summer is almost upon us and this top is just perfect for the weather. I haven’t seen some of my friends since lockdown started last year and we have decided to meet for dunch soon, so I decided to make a top I had previously made but in gold. This top can be worn up for day time or down for evening so perfect for dunch. It’s very easy and quick to make and the use of lace yarn make it look class and exquisite.

The video tutorials can be found on my YouTube channel here:       https://youtu.be/kj43ybtxgb4

Please read the pattern carefully as you may miss some important steps which may affect the outcome of your project.

 

Supplies

§  Crochet No 5 with Lurex 500m; - 1000m (819 - , 1092 yards)

§  2.5mm Hook

§  Darning Needle

§  Pair of Scissors

 

Difficulty Level:        Beginner

 

Terminology:             US

 

Crochet Abbreviations

dc –           double crochet

sc –            single crochet

blosc –       back loop single crochet

sl-st –         slip stitch

sk -            skip

yu -            yarn under

yo -            yarn over

ch-sp -       chain space

R –             Row

WS –          Wrong Side

RS -           Right side

 

Stitches

·         V-stitch (dc,ch1,dc) – yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, pull through , yarn over pull through two loops, yarn over pull through two loops; chain one; yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, pull through , yarn over pull through two loops, yarn over pull through  two loops

·         Dc cluster (dc4) – *yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, pull through, yarn over pull through two loops, yarn over pull through two loops*. Repeat ** three more times

·         fphdc - yarn over hook, insert hook at the front of your post, yarn over and pull through three loops

·         sc – insert hook through stitch yarn over pull though two loops

·         blosc– working in back loops only, insert hook through stitch yarn over pull though two loops

·         sl-st – insert hook on one side of the project, pull through two loops on hook

 

Finished Sizes

 

All sizes see how to get the measurements below.

How to take measurements

Measure the size of your bust divide by two and add 4 inches (10cm)

For example if bust is 34 inches (86cm), then your calculation will be

(34/2)+4 =21 inches or

(86/2)+4 = 47cm

To begin make a chain based on the calculation above in multiples of 4

 

Gauge

24Rows =10cm (4”)

24Stitches = 10cm (4”)

 

Important Notes

Ø  Turning chain does not counts as a stitch

Ø  Important notes are highlighted with blue italics

Ø  The number of stitches at the end of each row are coded as follows

 

PATTERN

R1: WS: v-stitch in 5th stitch from hook, *ch1, sk1, v-stitch* Repeat ** until you have three stitches left, sk2, dc in the last stitch, ch3, turn

R2: sk2, dc cluster in the v-stitch ch-sp, *sk3, dc cluster in the v-stitch ch-sp* repeat till end, dc in the last stitch, ch4, turn

R3: sk1, v-stitch *ch1,sk3, v-stitch*, Repeat till there are three stitches left, sk2, dc in the last stitch

R5 -44 : Repeat alternating R2 and 3

Note: You can reduce or add the number of rows to make it cropped or make it longer

DO NOT CUT YOUR YARN

 

Edging for back tie

Turn your work to the height to work on the edging, ch1

R45: – 2sc in the first row, 2 sc in all the rows, ch1 turn

R46: blosc in the first stitch and all the stitches, ch1 turn

R47 –R53 - : Repeat R46

R54: sc in the next stitch, *ch2, sk2*. Repeat ** until there are two stitches left, sc in the last two stitches, cut and weave in end

 

MAKING THE CORD (ALL SIZES)

Note: Cord should be 80inches (203.2cm) – 90in (228.6cm)

Video tutorial on how to crochet cord

https://youtu.be/RiHVbRovCG8

Take two strands of yarn and make a slip knot

R1: Using the bottom strand yu, then yo, then pull through three loops on hook

R2: yu, yo, pull through two loops

R3 – R250 (Or until desired length is reached): Repeat R2

Cut and make knots at the end.

Insert cord through the chain spaces.


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