With fun cutouts in a lovely wave pattern, this top is sure to be a staple in your fall and winter wardrobes! The simple hdc bodice works up fast, and is form fitted, for every body type! This yoke top blouse works up seamlessly, and the simple body stitches work up nice and fast.
You can find the Adult pattern on both Ravelry and Etsy, and Child pattern on both Ravelry and Etsy!
Yarn:
Any DK (#3) weight yarn. I used Ella Rae Superwash Merino in color “Grapeberry Heather”.
You’ll need 900-1850 yards for the adult version, and 200-700 yards for the children’s, depending on size.
Inspiration:
I made the first iteration for this sweater with a 6-weight yarn, it worked up with lots of holes, and the body stitch pattern wasn’t so simple. And the end result wasn’t terribly flattering. This one is MUCH improved! I simplified the body stitches for a more streamlined look, and with a DK yarn, was able to fit 3 rounds of the open window pattern!
Construction:
As I mentioned, this top is made without seaming. You start with the open windows pattern, and work in continuous rounds thereafter, including the split for the body and arms. I also included instructions for THREE different sleeves in the child size and FIVE different sleeves in the adult versions! From cap sleeves all the way to a long and a bell sleeve!
This lovely sweater comes in child sizes 12m (18”) to 14/16 (34”) and adult sizes Extra Small (30”) to 5XL (60”). You will need a basic understanding of the crochet stitches chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, double treble crochet, and treble treble crochet.
Supplies:
Any DK (#3) weight yarn. I used Ella Rae Superwash Merino in color “Grapeberry Heather”.
5.0mm hook (or size needed to meet gauge)
Pattern written in US terms.
Gauge: 16 sts and 12 rows should be 4” square of hdc.
Finished measurements:
Child Sizes:
12m: Fits up to 18” (200 yards MC)
24m/2T: Fits up to 20” (250 yards MC)
3T: Fits up to 22” bust (275 yards MC)
4T: Fits up to 24” bust (325 yards MC)
5: Fits up to 26” bust (425 yards MC)
6: Fits up to 28” bust (450 yards MC)
8: Fits up to 30” bust (525 yards MC)
10/12: Fits up to 32” bust (600 yards MC)
14/16: Fits up to 34” bust (700 yards MC)
Adult Sizes:
XS: Fits up to 30” bust (900 yards)
S: Fits up to 32” bust (9500 yards)
M: Fits up to 36” bust (1050 yards)
L: Fits up to 40” bust (1200 yards)
XL: Fits up to 44” bust (1350 yards)
2XL: Fits up to 48” bust (1450 yards)
3XL: Fits up to 52” bust (1550 yards)
4XL: Fits up to 56” bust (1700 yards)
5XL: Fits up to 60” bust (1850 yards)
Blouse fits as expected, with no ease.
You can find the Adult pattern on both Ravelry and Etsy, and Child pattern on both Ravelry and Etsy!
As always you are welcome to reach out if you have any questions about the pattern. Once the pattern is purchased, you may sell your finished items, as long as you give credit to me as the designer. I can be found on Instagram @springintofalldesigns, and Ravelry as SpringintoFall. Also check out my blog at SpringintoFall.design.blog. I’d love to hear from you!
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