Skill Level: Easy – Intermediate

Stitches Used:

(All Hopeful Honey patterns are written in standard US terms.) st(s) – stitch(es) ch – chain stitch sc – single crochet hdc – half double crochet dc – double crochet cl – cluster stitch

Special Stitches

Double Crochet (dc) Yarn over, insert hook into the next st. Yarn over, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through 2 loops on your hook (2 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through all 2 loops on hook.

Materials: • 4.50mm (7) Crochet Hook • 520 [720yds] DK Yarn (8ply) • Tapestry Needle;

Yarn: We Are Knitters The Cotton Wool (231yds/100g) – Denim ( 3 [4] skeins)

Size:

Changes for “Women's Medium/Large” size are in [ ]. Teen - Women's Small/Medium Width: 21.5" (55cm) Length: 15” (38cm)

Cluster Stitch (cl) Yarn over, insert hook into the next st. Yarn over, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through 2 loops. *Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch. Yarn over, draw up a loop. Yarn over, pull through 2 loops. Repeat from the * twice. (4 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through all 4 loops on hook.

Women's Medium/Large Width: 23.5" (60cm) Length: 16.25” (41cm)

Gauge:

17 stitches + 19 rows = 4"/10cm in single crochet

Pattern: Note: This pattern is worked in the row. The fnished panels are seamed together to form the top. It is imperative to check gauge and maintain an even tension throughout to ensure pieces ft together.

Top (Front & Back): Note: Repeat the “Top (Front & Back)” pattern twice to create two seperate pieces; The front and back panels. Ch66 [74] using yarn and 4.50mm hook. Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in next 64 [72] sts. Turn your work. (65 [73] sts) Row 2: Ch3 (counts as 1st dc and 'ch1'). Skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st. *Ch1, skip 1 st, dc in next st. Repeat from the * 30 [34] more times. Turn your work. (33 [37] sts)

Row 19 [20]: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. *Ch4, skip 3 sts, 1 cl st in next st. Ch4, skip 3 sts, 1 sc in next st. Repeat from the * 7 [8] more times. Turn work. (17 [19] sts)

Row 3: Ch3 (counts as 1st dc and 'ch1'). Skip 'ch1' space, 1 dc in next st. *Ch1, skip 'ch1' space, dc in next st. Repeat from the * 30 [34] more times. Turn your work. (33 [37] sts) Row 4 – 8 [9]: Repeat row 3. Row 20 [21]: Ch2 (counts as 1st dc). *Ch4, 1 sc in next cl st from previous row. Ch4, 1 cl st in next sc from previous row. Repeat from the * 6 [7] more times. Ch4, 1 sc in next cl st from previous row. Ch4, 1 dc in next sc from previous row. Turn work. (17 [19] sts) Row 21 [22]: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. *Ch4, 1 cl st in next sc fro previous row. Ch4, 1 sc in next cl st. Repeat from the * 7 [8] more times. Turn work. (17 [19] sts)

Row 9 [10]: Ch2 (counts as 1st dc). *1 dc in next 'ch1' space. 1 dc in next st. Repeat from the * 31 [35] more times. Turn your work. (65 [73] sts) Row 10 [11]: Ch2 (counts as 1st dc). 1 dc in next 64 [72] sts. Turn your work. (65 [73] sts) Row 11 [12]: Repeat row 2. Row 12 [13] – 17 [18]: Repeat row 3. Row 18 [19]: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. *1 sc in next 'ch1' space. 1 sc in next st. Repeat from the * 31 [35] more times. Turn your work. (65 [73] sts)

Row 22 [23] – Row 34 [37]: Repeat rows 20 [21] – 21 [22]. Row 35 [38]: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. *Ch1, 1 hdc in 3rd ch of next 'ch4' space. Ch1, 1 dc in next sc from previous row. Ch1, 1 hdc in 2nd ch of next 'ch4' space. Ch1, 1 sc in next cl st from previous row. Repeat from the * 6 [7] more times. Ch1, 1 hdc in 3rd ch of next 'ch4' space. Ch1, 1 dc in next sc from previous row. Ch1, 1 hdc in 2nd ch of next 'ch4' space. Ch1, 1 sc in next dc from previous row. Turn work. (17 [19] sts) Row 36 [39]: Repeat row 18 [19]. Row 37 [40]: Repeat row 2. open at the neck. Seam along both sides of the top, leaving approx. 8”/20cm (9”/23cm) open for armholes. Block pullover top to size and shape. Fasten of, and weave in loose ends.

Row 38 [41 – 43 [46]: Repeat row 3. Row 44 [47]: Repeat row 9 [10]. Row 45 [48]: Repeat row 10 [11].

Row 46 [49]: Repeat row 2. Row 47 [50] – 52 [56]: Repeat row 3. Row 53 [57]: Repeat row 18 [19].

Finishings:

Block the front and back panels to correct height/width. (Check “Assembly” diagram below) Turn both pieces horizontal, ensuring that wrong sides are facing out. Seam sides along the top of the top, leaving approx. 15”/38cm (16”/41cm)

Hope you all enjoyed this pattern for a bohemian top, perfect for a warm summers day! If you have any questions about this pattern feel free to contact me via my email address, [email protected] ... or visit my blog at, www.hopefulhoney.com