Product Description
Welcome to a little slice of heaven!
Lion Brand LB Collection Chainette is the suggested yarn for this pattern but suitable worsted weight yarn can be substituted for luxury at any price point. This is an intermediate level written pattern using US crochet terminology. You should be comfortable doing slip stitch ribbing, working in the third loop of a HDC stitch, and seaming using a whip stitch.
Estimated yardage for each size is as follows: XS (to fit 28-30” bust): 950 yards S (to fit 32-34” bust): 1,130 yards M (to fit 36-38” bust): 1,140 yards L (to fit 40-42” bust): 1,295 yards XL (to fit 44-46” bust): 1,385 yards 2XL (to fit 48-50” bust): 1,485 yards 3XL (to fit 52-54” bust): 1,565 yards 4XL (to fit 56-58” bust): 1,680 yards (untested)* 5XL (to fit 60-62” bust): 1,795 yards (untested)* Sizing is based on CYC standard women’s measurements. The garment offers 2-4” of positive ease depending on the user’s bust measurements. Please make sure to obtain gauge for optimal results.
The Cloud Crop Top by Colleen Webster
What is Being Made
The Cloud Crop Top is a crochet sweater designed as a cropped-length pullover garment. This intermediate-level project is available in nine sizes ranging from XS to 5XL, with bust circumferences from 28–30 inches up to 60–62 inches. The finished garment features a 2.5-inch cuff detail and is designed to sit at a shorter length on the body, making it a versatile layering piece or standalone top.
Crochet Techniques and Stitches
The Cloud Crop Top employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The pattern utilizes several core stitches to construct the garment:
- Chain (Ch) – The foundational stitch used to create the starting base and increase stitches throughout the pattern
- Single Crochet (SC) – A basic short stitch used for structure and definition in the fabric
- Half Double Crochet (HDC) – The primary stitch for the main pattern, creating a medium-height fabric with good drape
- Half Double Crochet 2 Together (HDC2tog) – A decrease stitch used for shaping the garment at strategic points
- Slip Stitch (Sl St) – Used to join rounds and create seamless transitions
- Back Loop Only (BLO) – A technique where stitches are worked into only the back loop of the previous row, creating texture and definition
The pattern also incorporates working into the third loop of half double crochet stitches, a specialized technique that creates additional texture and visual interest in the finished fabric. The back bumps of the foundation chain are utilized as anchor points for certain construction methods.
Gauge and Pattern Specifications
The Cloud Crop Top is designed to a gauge of 14 stitches by 8.5 rows over 4 inches in the pattern stitch, when blocked. Achieving this gauge is essential for proper fit across all nine size options. The pattern provides detailed abbreviations and terminology to guide crocheters through construction, with right-shoulder instructions included for swatch creation to verify gauge before beginning the full project.
Yarn and Materials
This project calls for yarn in the aran or heavy worsted weight category, providing a medium-weight fabric suitable for structured garments. Yardage requirements vary by size: the XS requires 950 yards, while the 5XL requires 1,795 yards at the bust circumference. A crochet hook appropriate for aran and heavy worsted yarns is needed to achieve the specified gauge. The downloadable PDF format provides complete instructions for construction across all sizes.
Size Range and Finished Dimensions
The Cloud Crop Top accommodates a wide range of body sizes with nine distinct size options. Finished bust circumferences range from 32 inches (XS) to 64 inches (5XL). The cropped length varies slightly by size, ranging from 13 inches to 17.75 inches in sleeve length, with the body length adjusted proportionally. This comprehensive sizing ensures the garment can be customized for different body types and fit preferences.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran, Heavy Worsted |
| Pages: | 12 |
| Designer: | Colleen Webster |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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