MATERIALS
Yarn: Silkpaca by Malabrigo; lace / 2 ply; 420 yd (384 m) per 50 g skein; 70% Baby Alpaca, 30% Mulberry Silk
Hook: US E/4 (3.5 mm)
Four stitch markers
Yarn needle to weave in ends
YARDAGE
2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins in shade Frank Ochre
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Body circumference: 41¼ (45¼, 49¼, 53, 57) (61, 65, 69, 73)’’ / 105 (115, 125, 135, 145) (155, 165, 175, 185) cm. See detailed measurements and yardage requirements in the screenshot on the last page.
CONSTRUCTION
The top features raglan yoke construction with four increase points, dividing the piece into front, back, and two shoulder sections.
After reaching the desired yoke size, additional stitches are worked underarm, and the body continues in the round to the desired length.
STITCH
One of the photos shows all my projects worked in this stitch pattern: three Awakener cowls, this top, the Daydream shawl, and a swatch from the book New Ways with Crochet, all worked in different yarn weights.
The stitch worked in the thin, sleek Silkpaca is equal to or even larger than the same stitch worked in worsted merino wool. The loops are easier to make longer, which makes the stitch longer itself. At the same time, since the strands are thinner, the stitch becomes less puffy and wide.
I create new crochet stitches to show a quieter, softer side of crochet: calm, simple, and casual. My patterns may look unusual at first only because the technique is new to you, just like your first chain or single crochet once was. After a little practice, it feels easy and natural.
Instagram Reels:
Crocheting this stitch in lace weight yarn
Newsletters about this design:
✉︎ What To Expect Next in Crochet (and next from me!)
✉︎ New Pattern: Awakener Top
