Introducing the new edition to The Knotty Lace beachwear collection - The fun and easy Remy three quarter Sleeve Crop Top Sweater pattern now in All Sizes, which is the perfect choice for cooler days and chilly nights. Grab this free pattern below.
Ah! the crop top sweater - nothing new you would say, but have you ever paired it with a bikini bottom? That's the direction we're going for! But the options are limitless.
Expanding on our all year round "Summer" collection, this crochet cropped top sweater goes well throughout Spring - Fall.
Its super versatile wardrobe essential, giving you room for flexibility, while offering some warmth and breeze at the same time! Did you check out the 3/4 sleeve?
DESIGN INSPIRATION
For the longest time, I've only been designing bikinis and halter tops, everything that is swimwear related.
But I wanted to diversify and include "warmer" garments that could also be worn on cooler days.
Like for example a day out on the beach where you know you will be staying on till dawn. Or a boating event, where it's breezy and could get pretty chilly.
Hence, the bikini crop top sweater was born!
Well, of course, any shorts or jeans would pair really well as well, but because of the type of yarn used, it can also be worn in water ie waterboarding or paddle boarding, etc. (Check out the matching bottom pattern here ). The perfect yarn was crucial! This baby will not sag! 😁
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Construction DESCRIPTION
This top is worked in 3 separate sections, the front and back panel and the sleeves. Working from the ribbing upwards, this top uses the Seed Stitch for the entire pattern.
I love the Seed Stitch pattern because it doesn't give you the individual "row" look plus it a super easy stitch to work up (once you get the hang of it)
I am also using a larger hook for this DK weighted yarn. The idea is the larger the hook is together with a finer yarn, the results you would get is a "looser" stitch. The idea is to give it more stretch and room to breath.
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Tools and Materials:
Yarn weight: DK
Brand: Cascade Fixation
Color: Fern
Gauge: 5mm 20 Sc/Dc Sts x 16 rows = 4”x 4” and 2.25mm ribbing 10Sc Sts x 26 rows = 1 ¼ ” x 4”
No. yarns (balls): XS [S/M/L/XL] [2XL/3XL/4XL/5XL] = 7.5 [8.4/9.6/10.1/11.6] [13.1/13.8/15.3/17] ~ approx
Tools: : tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors, stitch markers
Skill: Beginner to intermediate
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Things to Note:
Prepare pattern gauge to get the right size (see Part 2/ Image 2)
Turning chain does not count as a stitch unless mentioned otherwise
Do note this top is stretchable when using specified yarn
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Your body measurement:
Bust Size: S [M/L/ XL] [2XL/ 3XL/ 4XL/ 5XL] - 30[34/ 38/ 42/ 46] [50/ 54/ 58/ 62] inches or 76 [86/ 96.5/ 106.5/ 117] [127/ 137/ 147/ 158] cm. If you are in between sizes, size up.
Remy Cropped Top Sweater FREE Crochet Pattern
PART 1: Bottom Ribbing
Foundation Ch: With the 2.5mm hook, Ch 13
Row 1: Insert hook through the second Ch from hook and work a Sc. Cont to Sc across remaining Chs, you should have 12 sc sts. Ch 1 turn
Row 2: On the first St, insert hook through the back loop (BLO) and work a Sc. Cont to Sc BLO the remaining Sts, Ch 1 turn
Row 3: Repeat Row 2 for a total of 75 [85/ 95/ 105/ 115] [125/ 135/ 145/ 155] rows. You should have 15[17/19/21/23] [25/27/29/31] inches or 38.1[ 43.2/ 48.3/ 53.3/ 58.4] [63.5/ 68.6/ 73.7/ 78.7] cm in total length when slightly stretched.
Row 1 of Body panel: Ch 1 and turn to the edge on top of the rows and work a loose Sc on each rows post, Ch 1 turn
Switch to your 5.0mm hook
PART 2: Back pattern
*Prepare gauge before starting, using Seed Stitch pattern below
Row 2: On the first st work a Sc, Dc on next st. Rep Sc and Dc intervals on each st. The last St should end with a Sc St, Ch 1 turn
Row 3: Dc on first Sc St, Sc on next Dc St. Rep Dc and Sc intervals on each St. The last St should end with a Dc St, Ch 1 turn
Row 4: Rep Rows 2 and 3 (Seed Stitch Pattern) for a total of 20[20/ 22/ 22/ 24] [24/ 26/ 28/ 30] rows. See chart for size. You can adjust the length by adding or removing rows by measuring 1 in or 2.5cm for every 4 rows.
Bind off and proceed to shaping the armhole.
PART 3: Shaping Back Panel Armhole
Next row: On the next row, skip 6 Sts, insert hook through the next St, and work a - Sc St (if the bottom St is a Dc) or work a Dc St (if the bottom st is a Sc st), Next, Rep Sc and Dc intervals (Seed St) on each St until the last 7th St, ch1 turn
Next rows: Work the Seed St across the row for a total of30 [32/ 34/ 36/ 38] [40/ 42/ 44/ 46] total rows. Bind off.
End of Back Panel. Proceed to making the Front Panel
PART 4: Front Body Panel
Repeat Part 1: Bottom Ribbing instructions
Row 1 of Body panel: Ch 1 and turn to the top of the rows and work a loose Sc on each rows post, Ch 1 turn
Switch to your 5.0mm hook
Row 2: Insert hook through the first St and Sc, Dc on second St. Rep Sc and Dc intervals on each St until you’ve done 25[ 30/ 35/ 37/ 42][ 47/ 50/ 55/ 60] total Sts. Now work a Sc BLO on next St, place a stitch marker, cont with a Dc BLO on the following St, Rep for a total of 25[25/ 25/ 31/ 31] [31/ 35/ 35/ 35] Sts, place stitch marker on the last BLO St and repeat Seed St pattern until the end, Ch 1 turn
Row 3: Work the Seed Stitch until you’ve reached the first stitch marker. On the next St Dc FLO, on next work a St Sc FLO. Repeat back and front loop intervals until the last stitch marker. Repeat Seed Stitches, until the end, ch 1 turn
Row 4: Rep Row 2 & 3 for a total of 20[20/ 22/ 22/ 24] [24/ 26/ 28/ 30] rows. If you have adjusted the length of your back panel, follow the same number of rows made. Bind off
PART 5: Shaping Front Panel Armhole
Next row: On the next row, skip 6 Sts, insert hook through the next St, and work a - Sc St (if the bottom St is a Dc) or work a Dc St (if the bottom st is a Sc St), Next, Rep Sc and Dc intervals (Seed St) on each St until the last 7th St, ch1 turn
Next rows: Rep Seed Stitch Pattern for 20 [22/ 24/ 26/ 28] [30/ 32/ 34/ 36] total rows.
PART 6: Shaping Collar
Row 21 [23/ 25/ 27/ 29] [31/ 33/ 35/37] : Rep Seed Stitches until the first stitch marker, ch1 turn
Next Row: Sc2tog, rep Seed St until the end, ch1 turn
Next Row: Rep Seed Stitches until the last 3rd St, Sc2tog, ch1 turn
Next 4 Rows: Rep Step 2 and 3 for 7 rows total
Next 3 Rows: Stop decreasing and work same number of Sts for 3 rows. Bind off
On the opposite side, insert hook after the last stitch marker , rep steps 1 - 5. Bind off
PART 7: Sleeves + Ribbing
Ribbing:
Row 1: With the 2.5mm hook, Ch 11 and Sc in the second Ch from hook. Work 9 more Sts, Ch 1 turn. You should have 10 Sc Sts.
Row 2: On the first St, insert hook through the back loop (BLO) and work a Sc St. Sc BLO for the remaining Sts, Ch 1 turn
Next Rows: Repeat Row 2 for 46 [51/ 56/ 56/ 57] [62/ 62/ 67/ 72] total rows. Do not bind off.
Sleeves:
Row 1 of Sleeve: : Ch 1 and turn to the top of the rows and work a loose sc on each rows post, ch 1 turn. Switch to your 5.0mm hook
Row 2: Sc on the first st, Dc on second St. Rep Seed St for the entire row, ch 1 turn
Row 3: Dc on first Sc St, Sc on next Dc St. Rep Seed St for entire row, ch 1 turn
Row 4: Rep Row 2 for one more row
Row 5 Increase: Work a Sc and Dc on the first St, Sc on the 2nd St, Dc on next St. Rep Seed Sts until the second last St. Increase with a Dc and Sc St on the last St. Ch 1 turn
Next Rows: Repeat Rows 3 -5 for a total of 52[52] [56] row total *[ ] refers to size in that group
Next 3 Rows: Work an even number of Seed St for 3 more rows. Start with a Sc St (if the bottom St is a Dc) or Dc St (if the bottom St is a Sc st). Bind off and make another sleeve.
PART 8: Neck Ribbing
Row 1: With the 2.0mm hook, Ch 11 and Sc in the second Ch from hook. Work 9 more Sts, Ch 1 turn. You should have 10 Sc Sts.
Row 2: On the first St, insert hook through the back loop (BLO) and work a Sc St. Sc BLO for the remaining Sts, Ch 1 turn
Next Rows: Repeat Row 2 for 84[84/ 84/ 84/ 84] [96/ 96/ 96/ 96] total rows. Do not bind off.
Fold work in half and align the ends together
Slst through the first St on the first row and for the remaining Sts. Bind off
PART 9: Connecting Pieces
Always connect pieces on the WS
Shoulder: Connect the shoulder pieces by aligning the top shoulder together and sew each st together. You can use any method you prefer ie Sl sts or Sc Sts.
Collar: Mark where the collar folds and attached that side to where the should join. Join collar to the body with several stitch markers. You will have to stretch slightly to fit.
Slst through the collar rows post on to the body's Sts while gently stretching to fit each side. Complete in the round. Bind off
Armhole: Align the sleeves to the armhole and attach with several stitch markers. Slst each st together.
Body + Sleeves: Place front and back panel together (WS) and Sl St from the bottom ribbing all the way to the end of the sleeves but just before the cuffs. Bind off
Rep on the other side.
Part 10: Final Touch (Optional)
Prepare a white yarn and insert hook through the St of the cuff. Sc each St on both ends and bind off. Rep on other side.
Weave in all loose ends
END
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