SUMMER FLIRT TOP CAL
Welcome to my Summer Flirt Top Crochet Along starts on May 1st, 2021!
Last year I designed this beautiful #SummerFlirtTop and I am super happy to invite you to my #SummerFlirtTopCal!
Together with me and the German yarn store Schmoeker-Ecke you have the chance to join our CAL to crochet this Summer Flirt Top using the amazing Tynn Line yarn by Sandnes Garn.
It’s a gorgeously soft and delicate Norwegian yarn with a blend that gives a lovely linen look. Tynn Line is made of 53% cotton, 33% viscose and 14% linen and comes in 28 beautiful shades.
Alternative you can use Portolino yarn by Schachenmayr in white sand, as the yarn is similar to Tynn Line.
Lemmi from Schmoeker-Ecke will provide you with sufficient yarn and hooks, so now, hurry up and make your order HERE.
With this blog post you get the whole pattern FOR FREE, no waiting for each part to be released every week.
So, you are free to work on this romantic summer crop top at your own pace with NO STRESS!
We want to see your progress! Share all your CAL pics with us on social media by tagging @meeCrochet and @lemmi_schmoeker using the hashtag #summerflirttopcal!
I hope you have a summertastic time and fun to keep your hooks moving!!!
Let’s get started!
The Summer Flirt Top is perfect for crocheters of all abilities. Hope you like how lightweight and summery it is!
Notes
The top is worked in rows from top to down and is made from one rectangle. After the sides are sewn together, a final round of picot stitches are worked on the seam edge.
At the beginning of each row the first double crochet is replaced by 3 chains.
The pattern is made for sizes S (M, L) and uses US crochet terms.
My top in the pictures is made with size S.
The straps are tie so they can be adjusted to fit any body size!
Material
2 (2, 3) skeins à 50 gr of Tynn Line yarn in white (alternative Portolino yarn in white sand)
3.5 mm crochet hook
Scissors and yarn needle
4 stitch markers
Tape measure
Gauge
12 x 13 cm = 27 double crochets and 13 rows
Sizes and measurements (without straps)
S = 36 cm width x 22 cm length (2 skeins of yarn à 50 gr)
M = 40 cm width x 22 cm length (2 skeins of yarn à 50 gr)
L = 44 cm width x 25 cm length (3 skeins of yarn à 50 gr)
Abbreviations
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
Crochet chart
Top Body
Chain 138 (152, 166) + 3 (count as 1 double crochet).
Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook and each chain stitch across. Total of 139 (153, 167) double crochets.
Row 2: turn, ch 3 (count as 1 dc), 1 dc into next 5 stitches, ch 1, skip one stitch, *1 dc into next 13 stitches, ch 1, skip one stitch*, repeat from * to * until the end of the row, 1 dc into last 6 stitches.
Row 3: turn, ch 3, 1 dc into next 3 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches, 1 sc in ch 1 space, ch 2, skip 2 stitches, *1 dc into next 9 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches, 1 sc in ch 1 space, ch 2, skip 2 stitches*, repeat from * to * until the end of the row, 1 dc into last 4 stitches.
Row 4: turn, ch 3, 1 dc into next 3 stitches, 2 dc in chain 2 space, ch 1, 2 dc in chain 2 space, *1 dc into next 9 stitches, 2 dc in chain 2 space, ch 1, 2 dc in chain 2 space*, repeat from * to * until the end of the row, 1 dc into last 4 stitches.
Row 5: turn, ch 3, 1 dc in next 5 stitches, 1 dc in ch 1 space, 1 dc in next 6 stitches, ch 1, skip one stitch, *1 dc in next 6 stitches, 1 dc in ch 1 space, 1 dc in next 6 stitches, ch 1, skip one stitch*, repeat from * to * until the end of the row, 1 dc into last 13 stitches.
Row 6: turn, ch 3, 1 dc into next 10 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches, 1 sc in ch 1 space, ch 2, skip 2 stitches, *1 dc into next 9 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches, 1 sc in ch 1 space, ch 2 , skip 2 stitches*, repeat from * to * until the end of the row, 1 dc into last 11 stitches.
Row 7: turn, ch 3, 1 dc in next 10 stitches, 2 dc in chain 2 space, ch 1, 2 dc in chain 2 space, *1 dc into next 9 stitches, 2 dc in chain 2 space, ch 1, 2 dc in chain 2 space*, repeat from * to * until the end of the row, 1 dc into last 11 stitches.
Repeat the pattern until you have a total of 22 (22, 25) rows.
The panel measures approx. 72 (80, 88) cm. Fasten off leaving a long tail of yarn for sewing.
Fold over your body piece so the short sides are together, as shown in the photo below. Start sewing the sides together.
Join the yarn in any stitch on the seam edge (last row of the body) and crochet 1 round of picot stitches:
Round 1: ch 5, 1 slip stitch in 4th ch from hook, skip 1 stitch, 1 sc, *ch 4, 1 slip stitch in 4th ch from hook, skip 1 stitch, 1 sc, repeat from * until the end of the round and finish with 1 slip stitch.
Strap (4 x)
In front and back side, measure 8 (9, 10) cm from the sides and place the stitch markers.
Join the yarn to the marked place and start crocheting the straps:
Row 1: ch 3, 1 dc in next 2 stitches.
Row 2: turn, ch 3, 1 dc in next 2 stitches.
Repeat row 2 until you have a total of 40 (40, 44) rows. Fasten off and weave in ends.
You can also crochet the straps separately and sew them on the top.
Tie the straps into bows and now you're done!
I was so excited to see my daughter Lucía wearing my design, and I am really impressed by how it turned out!
This light and summery top makes the perfect accessory to wear on the beach as bikini cover up or or casually with jeans.
The floral motifs look so delicate and I adore the bow straps!
Here some pics from all those who crocheted my top last year!
Enjoy crocheting your own Summer Flirt Top and feel free to use this CAL time to ask me any questions you may have about the pattern or other things - meeCrochet