Soho Top
Soho Top is a classic sleeveless summer top with a boatneck style neckline. It is constructed from the top down giving it an advantage for adjusting the length of the body. Simple garter stitch is used throughout the pattern. It is worked flat and in the round. Neckline, waist and armhole openings are framed with an i-cord edging and body features decorative “seams” on both sides. Soho Top is meant to be worn with 0 to 7 cm (0” to 3”) of positive ease.
NOTE
- The pattern is written for two strands of yarn held together, but you only need to work with one strand of Berroco Modern Cotton.
Sizes
- 1, (2), 3, (4), 5, (6), 7, (8), 9, (10).
- Bust circumference of the finished garment: 76, (80), 90, (100), 106, (110), 120, (124), 130, (136), approximately 30”, (31 1⁄2”), 35 1⁄2”, (39 1⁄2”), 41 3⁄4”, (43 1⁄4”), 47 1⁄4”, (48 3⁄4”), 51 1⁄4”, (53 1⁄2”).
- shown in size 4 on 93 cm / 36 1⁄2”.
Materials
Any time a pattern calls for a bunch of need sizes I recommend looking into Interchangeable needles, either as a set or getting them individually (we carry the Knitters Pride and Addi tips as individual pairs).
- Berroco Modern Cotton: 3(3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6) skeins (knit with 1 strand)
- 4.5mm/US7 – 24″ circular needles
- 4.5mm/US7 double pointed needles
- 4mm/US6 – 24″ circular needles
- 3.5mm/US4 – 24″ circular needles
- Pattern
If you want a coloured yarn with some texture and great drape, try Berroco Summer Sesame: 2(2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls.
Look At My Holes
I love holes, I love mesh, I love me some BIG lace!
#LookAtMyHoles is a top down, seamless raglan crop top with a simple lace repeat creating large holes all around the garment. The combination of large needles and the lace motif make this an incredibly low yardage pattern. Perfect for layering, this top is designed to be worn with coordinating tank top, #AsFriendsTank by Jessie Mae Martinson. Look at My Holes also looks cool on its own, but for the full effect of the #LookAtMyHolesAsFriendsSet you need to make both!
Sizes
- XS(S, M, L, XL) (XXL, 3X, 4X, 5X)
- To fit chest measurement of: 30(34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62)“ 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117) (127, 137, 147.5, 157.5)cm
- Garment is designed to be worn with 2-6” (5-15cm) positive ease at the chest.
- Finished garment chest measurements: 35.5(37.75, 40, 44.5, 49.25) (53.75, 58.25, 62.75, 67.5)“ 90(96, 101.5, 113, 125) (136.5, 148, 159.5, 171.5)cm
Materials
- Berroco Modern Cotton DK: 1(1, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) skeins
- 5.5mm/US9 – 24″ circular needles
- 3.75mm/US5 – 24″ circular needles
- Stitch markers
- Darning needle
Ship Shape
I love Ship Shape , it’s such a perfect spring/summer knit. The navy stripes are classic, and the neck-line and shoulder detail are simple and elegant. I have a friend who says navy blue is a neutral, but I think that’s bull. Navy is just unassuming, it’s a spy embedded in colour society, it lives under the radar.
Ship Shape is knit seamlessly, top down, beginning with 2 separate pieces for the shoulder gussets. The yoke is a drop shoulder / raglan hybrid, making it perfect for playing with stripes, self striping yarn, or colour blocking! Body and sleeves are knit in the round.
Size
- XXS(XS, S1, S2, M1, M2, L , XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X)
- 33½(35¾, 38, 40, 42¼, 45, 48, 51½, 55, 58¾, 63, 66½, 70)”
- Intended to fit with approximately 10-17 cm (4-7 inches) of positive ease around the chest. The body length is slightly cropped and the sleeves are 3/4 length, but both can easily be modified as they are knit top down. Just make sure you have enough yarn if you plan to lengthen anything.
- Sample shown in size S2 with about 15 cm (6 inches) of positive ease.
Materials
- Berroco Remix Light: MC 2(2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) shown in 6949 Nightfall, CC 1(1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) shown in 6901 Birch
- Pattern
- 3.25mm needles (see pattern for details)
- 3.5mm/US4 needles (see pattern for details)
- Stitch markers
Sagebrush Tank Top
Simple, stylish and modern, the Sagebrush Tank Top is perfect for summer! This easy ribbed tank top features a flattering round neck and comes in cropped and normal length. This summer crochet top will be a staple piece in your handmade wardrobe with its incredible drape and a knit-like look. The Sagebrush Tank Top is so versatile and quick to make, you’ll want one in every colour!
The crochet tank top only uses back-loop half double crochets and slip stitches and is made up of 2 identical pieces (the front and back are the same) that are worked lengthways, so the foundation chain runs the length of the top not the width.
NOTE
- This pattern is accompanied by a video tutorial (be sure to turn off the AdBlock on your computer) and is FREE
Sizes
- XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X)
- cropped or long length
- Sample is a size small cropped shown on a 5’3” model with a 32” bust.
Materials
- Berroco Modern Cotton DK: cropped length 2(2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins, full length 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins
- 4.5mm crochet hook (or go down to a 4mm for a slightly denser tension)
- Darning needle
- FREE Pattern
For a summer yarn with a little more texture, try using Berroco Remix Light: cropped length 1(1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins, full length 2(2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) balls (use a 4mm crochet hook).
For a cotton yarn with colour and texture, try Berroco Vivo: cropped version 2(2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3), full version 2(2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins