What you'll need
| Customizable: | S | M | L | Xl | 2xl |
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Peaches and creme cotton -
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5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Product Description
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Summer is officially here and another cover up is here to add some style to your wardrobe. Grab your H hook, some of your favorite cotton yarn, & make the Lady Marmalade cover up today.
With 1 half crop top, the other half lacy and airy stitches, this can be made in a matter of no time. Trcs, dcs, and scs are all you need to know how to do to make this piece. The long fringe added to the waistband in the back, will have you turning heads at the beach, pool, or where ever you are.
The Lady Marmalade Cover Up
Project Overview
The Lady Marmalade Cover Up is a crocheted garment designed by Michelle R. Tharpes of 2Bossayknits.com. This intermediate-level project creates a wearable cover-up piece suitable for various occasions, crafted entirely using crochet techniques.
What Is Being Made
This pattern produces a crocheted cover-up garment. The finished piece is constructed in a vibrant bright orange color, creating a striking and versatile layering piece. The cover-up is designed as a complete garment project rather than a small accessory or home décor item.
Crochet Techniques Used
The Lady Marmalade Cover Up employs several fundamental and intermediate crochet techniques to create its structure and texture. The pattern utilizes a combination of basic stitches worked in both traditional and specialized methods to achieve the desired drape and fit of the finished garment.
- Chain stitches (CH) form the foundation and are used throughout for shaping and construction
- Single crochet (SC) provides a tight, dense fabric base
- Back loop single crochet (BLSC) creates textured edges and ribbed details
- Double crochet (DC) offers medium drape and is a primary stitch in the pattern
- Double crochet 2 together (DC2T) enables shaping and decreasing
- Treble crochet (TRC) adds openwork and lighter fabric areas
- Slip stitch (SS) joins rounds and connects sections seamlessly
Construction Method
The pattern is worked in rounds (RD), indicating a circular construction approach. This method allows for seamless integration of stitches and creates a cohesive garment structure. Stitch markers and safety pins or clips are essential tools for tracking progress and maintaining stitch placement throughout the project.
Materials and Tools Required
The Lady Marmalade Cover Up requires specific materials to complete the project successfully. The pattern calls for 5 skeins of Peaches & Creme cotton yarn in bright orange, totaling approximately 600 yards of yarn. Cotton yarn provides breathability and a comfortable drape, making it ideal for a cover-up garment suitable for warm weather wear.
- Hook size: H hook (5mm)
- Yarn: Peaches & Creme cotton yarn, bright orange, 5 skeins (600 yards total)
- Yarn weight: DK to worsted weight
- Additional tools: Scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends, measuring tape for sizing accuracy, row counter for tracking progress, stitch markers for maintaining stitch placement, and safety pins or clips for holding sections
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle more complex garment construction. The intermediate classification suggests the pattern incorporates multiple stitch types, shaping techniques, and possibly more detailed finishing work than beginner projects.
Pattern Format
The Lady Marmalade Cover Up is available as a downloadable PDF format, allowing crafters to access the complete pattern instructions digitally. The pattern is the intellectual property of designer Michelle R. Tharpes, ©Copyright 2019, and finished products may be made and sold with proper designer credit.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK, Worsted |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | 2Bossayknits.com |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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