What you'll need
| Adult: | Xs/S | M/L | 1X/2X |
|---|---|---|---|
10178856
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4 | 6 | 7 |
Product Description
This design allows for many personal alterations. Not a fan of crop tops? Continue repeats for a longer top. Don’t care for the slit sleeves? Seam them together the entire way.
This top is made for summer. Paired with WeCrochet’s Lindy Chain, this crop top has great drape and is light and airy for those hot summer days.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Sizes included: Xs/M (M/L, 1X/2X)
All patterns are written in English and use standard American English crochet terms.
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Brexley Crop Top by Crystalized Designs
What is Being Made
The Brexley Crop Top is a crochet crop top designed by Crystalized Designs for warm weather wear. This garment is engineered to provide a flattering, draped fit with a cropped silhouette. The pattern offers multiple sizing options ranging from XS/S through 2X/3X to accommodate various body types. The design features slit sleeves and is specifically crafted for summer comfort, pairing lightweight construction with excellent drape characteristics.
Techniques Used
This intermediate-level crochet project employs fundamental garment construction techniques adapted for a fitted crop top silhouette. The pattern allows for extensive customization and personal alterations, making it accessible for crocheters seeking to modify the design. Key techniques include:
- Adjustable length modifications through repeat extensions for those preferring longer silhouettes
- Optional seaming of slit sleeves for alternative sleeve styles
- Gauge-based sizing to ensure proper fit across multiple size ranges
- Shaping methods to achieve the cropped proportions and draped aesthetic
Stitches Used
The Brexley Crop Top utilizes double crochet (dc) as the primary stitch throughout the garment. The pattern is worked to a specific gauge of 24 double crochets over 4 inches in width and 9 rows over 4 inches in height, ensuring consistent sizing and proper fabric drape.
Materials Required
Yarn: WeCrochet Lindy Chain in Conch colorway, a 4-ply weight yarn. Yardage requirements vary by size: XS/S requires 630 yards, M/L requires 810 yards, and 2X/3X requires 1080 yards. Additional yardage is needed if the garment length is increased beyond the standard measurements.
Tools and Notions: One F 3.75mm Furls Odyssey crochet hook, scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends, measuring tape for gauge and fit verification, and two stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points.
Sizing Information
The pattern provides the following sizing specifications:
- XS/S: 9-inch length with 34-inch circumference
- M/L: 9-inch length with 43-inch circumference
- 1X/2X: Extended sizing available
These measurements are approximated, and actual finished dimensions may vary based on individual gauge and yarn behavior. The design's flexibility allows wearers to extend the length by continuing pattern repeats for a longer silhouette or to modify sleeve construction by seaming the slit sleeves entirely for a different aesthetic.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Crystalized Designs |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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