Product Description
It's a crop top sweater with a faux fur collar, which isn't as difficult as it might look. I think it's incredibly cute, but I'll let you decide :)
This pattern includes an 10 page written pattern and photo tutorial as well as a link to the video tutorial to make it as smooth as possible. This pattern includes us women’s sizes XS-XXL. Any questions you may come across in making this pattern will be answered inside, but if not feel free to message me.
Notes : This pattern made as US women’s XS( S, M, L, XL, XXL ) This top is made in 5 separate pieces and then sewn together This sweater is made from the bottom up In this picture I have demonstrated with size small
Gauge blocked : 7.5 hdc X 6 rows = 4"
Measurements across back( After blocked ) XS = 16 " width X 15.33" Length S = 18.13" Width X 15.33" Length M = 20.26" Width X 16.66" Length L = 22.40" Width X 16.66" Length XL = 24.53" Width X 18" Length XXL = 26.66" Width X 18" Length
Uptown Crop Top Sweater by KnitcroAddict
What is Being Made
The Uptown Crop Top Sweater is a beginner-friendly crochet garment designed as a cropped pullover sweater. This pattern is available in six sizes ranging from US women's XS through XXL, making it accessible for various body types. The finished sweater features a contemporary cropped silhouette with precise measurements provided for each size after blocking.
Construction Method
This sweater is constructed using a five-piece assembly approach, with each component crocheted separately from the bottom up before being sewn together. This modular construction method allows for easier pattern management and customization of fit. The pattern includes detailed instructions for blocking to achieve accurate finished measurements, which range from 16 inches width and 15.33 inches length for the XS size up to 22.40 inches width and 16 inches length for the L size.
Crochet Stitches and Techniques
The pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches suitable for beginners, including:
- Chain stitch (ch) — the foundation stitch used to create the base of the garment
- Half double crochet (hdc) — the primary stitch used throughout the body of the sweater, providing a balanced fabric with good drape
- Slip stitch (sl st) — used for joining rounds and connecting pieces
The pattern also incorporates working into front loops only (fl) for textural variations and uses stitch markers to track pattern repeats and construction progress. The gauge is blocked at 7.5 half double crochet stitches by 6 rows equaling 4 inches, which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements.
Materials and Tools
The Uptown Crop Top Sweater requires super bulky and jumbo weight yarns, making it an ideal quick-to-complete project. Color A uses #6 super bulky yarn — the pattern specifies Buttercream Luxe craft Alpaca solid yarn — with yardage requirements varying by size from 540 yards for XS to 760 yards for XXL. Color B uses #7 jumbo yarn — the pattern specifies Lion brand GO FOR FAUX Thick & Quick yarn — requiring only 16 to 24 yards depending on size for accent details.
Essential tools include an 8 mm crochet hook, a yarn needle for seaming the five pieces together and weaving in ends, stitch markers for tracking pattern sections, and scissors for cutting yarn. The downloadable PDF format includes video tutorials for both Part 1 and Part 2 of the construction process, providing visual guidance alongside written instructions.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Super Chunky |
| Pages: | 10 |
| Designer: | KnitcroAddict |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Color A : I used Buttercream Luxe craft Alpaca solid #6 super bulky yarn Color B ; I used Lion brand GO FOR FAUX Thick & Quick #7 jumbo |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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