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Dolphin Waves Summer Top
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Product Description
This easy crochet t shirt style top is perfect for warm summer days and for beginner crocheters.
The PDF pattern is choc full of photos and is available for instant download so you can make your top and wow your friends all within a weekend.
Crocheted in two pieces which are seamed together you can adapt the length to create a cropped look or widen the neck to make an off the shoulder style.
Size: This t shirt is available in sizes XS (28 inch chest) through to 5XL (60-62 inch chest).
Shoulder to waist is approximately 20 inches (50cm), ease around the bust is approximately 1-2 inches
Dolphin Waves Summer Top by KingAndEye
What Is Being Made
The Dolphin Waves Summer Top is a crocheted tee designed as a lightweight, warm-weather garment. This pullover-style sweater offers a relaxed fit suitable for casual summer wear. The design is available in an extensive range of sizes from XS (28 inch chest) through 5XL (60-62 inch chest), making it accessible to a wide variety of body types and measurements. The shoulder-to-waist length measures approximately 20 inches (50cm), with approximately 1-2 inches of ease around the bust for comfortable wear.
Sizing and Fit
The pattern provides comprehensive sizing guidance across multiple size categories:
- XS/S: 28-34 inch chest
- M: 36-38 inch chest
- L/XL/2XL: 40-50 inch chest
- 3XL/4XL/5XL: 52-62 inch chest
Instructions are provided for the smallest size (XS/S) with modifications for larger sizes noted in brackets throughout the pattern, allowing crafters to customize the garment to their specific measurements.
Craft and Techniques
This project is created using crochet, a versatile fiber craft that uses a single hook to create interlocking loops of yarn. Crochet is ideal for summer garments because it naturally produces a fabric with excellent drape and breathability, perfect for warm-weather clothing. The Dolphin Waves Summer Top is classified as a beginner-level project, making it an excellent choice for those new to crochet or looking to expand their garment-making skills with a manageable first top.
Materials and Yarn
This pattern is designed to be worked in DK weight yarn, a lightweight yarn category that produces a fabric with a delicate drape and refined stitch definition. The designer specified cotton DK yarn for this project, as cotton is a natural fiber particularly well-suited to summer garments due to its breathability, moisture-wicking properties, and comfortable wear against the skin. The pattern notes that Paintbox Yarns DK cotton was used in the original design, though specific yardage requirements and color options should be confirmed within the complete pattern instructions.
About the Designer
The Dolphin Waves Summer Top is designed by KingAndEye, an independent designer. This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF format, allowing immediate access for digital crafting reference. The design and pattern are the intellectual property of KingAndEye and are intended for personal, non-commercial use only.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Featured Products: | Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK |
| Pages: | 9 |
| Designer: | KingAndEye |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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