What you'll need
| To fit Bust: | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 |
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Lion Brand Low Tide - Cove (402L)
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2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Product Description
Glow up and bow up in this adorable crop top! This charming little sweater top has all of the girly details that will make you gush. Featuring a peek-a-boo keyhole in the back, an optional bow, and the perfect puff sleeves, wearing this top is sure to bring out your radiance!
This top is designed to be totally customizable to suit your unique preferences and make it your own. The neckline can be made higher for more modesty, the top and sleeves can be made as long as you like for your preferred coverage, and there are 3 keyhole options. You can do a small keyhole, large keyhole, or no keyhole, with or without the bow.
A full page photo tutorial is included for how to knit the short row shoulders, do a 3-needle bind off, as well as links to tutorials for all other techniques used.
"Glow Up" Crop Top Hand Knitting Pattern
Garment Overview
The "Glow Up" Crop Top is a hand-knitted women's crop top designed by Lauren Riker. This downloadable knitting pattern offers ten size options ranging from 32 inches to 50 inches bust measurement, accommodating a wide range of fit preferences. The design is suitable for intermediate-level knitters seeking a fashionable, fitted garment.
Craft and Techniques
This pattern is created using the knitting craft. The garment is constructed using circular needles, which allows for seamless knitting in the round. The pattern employs ribbing for the fitted sections and Stockinette Stitch for the main body, creating a smooth, classic fabric with excellent drape suitable for a crop top silhouette.
Stitches Used
- Stockinette Stitch – forms the primary fabric of the garment body, creating a smooth, polished appearance
- Ribbing – used for fitted edges and waistband sections to provide elasticity and structure
Materials and Yarn Requirements
The "Glow Up" Crop Top requires worsted weight yarn in quantities ranging from 535 to 760 yards (490 to 695 meters) depending on size selection. The pattern accommodates alternative yarn weights: fingering weight yarn can be substituted by doubling the yardage and holding two strands together throughout the project.
The pattern samples showcase two yarn options: Lion Brand "Low Tide" in Cove #211-402 (pink colorway) and HiKoo "Popcycle" in Dream #3002 (purple colorway, worked as fingering weight held double).
Needles and Tools
- US 5 (3.75 mm) 29-inch circular needle – used for ribbing and fitted sections
- US 7 (4.5 mm) 29-inch circular needle – used for the main body of the top in Stockinette Stitch
Gauge and Sizing
Achieving proper gauge is essential for this pattern. The target gauge is 19 stitches and 27 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch using the larger needle. While row gauge offers some flexibility in the finished length, stitch gauge accuracy is critical for proper fit. The pattern accommodates ten sizes with bust measurements from 32 inches (81 cm) to 50 inches (117 cm), ensuring options for various body types.
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle garment construction using circular needles and basic shaping techniques.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 14 |
| Designer: | Lauren Riker |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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