What you'll need
| To fit bust, in: | 30 | 34 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 54 |
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Lion Brand Comfy Cotton -
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2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
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Product Description
Crochet this simple T-shaped beachy top with the most basic stitches and comfortable drape. All you do is make two panels and sew them together, so easy! Cotton blend yarn is light and breezy in the summer and this sweater will be the one you grab all season long.
Pattern includes sizes XS-3XL womens.
This is an easy level crochet pattern (and is very doable for an enthusiastic beginner!), and the techniques you will need to know are half double crochet, chain stitch, seaming panels together, and slip stitch.
Cabana Top by Ashleigh Kiser | Sewrella
What Is Being Made
The Cabana Top is a beginner-friendly summer sweater designed by Ashleigh Kiser of Sewrella. This lightweight, breezy garment features an openwork construction that makes it ideal for beach wear and warm weather. The design is engineered for simplicity, utilizing just two identical T-shaped pieces that are seamed together to create the finished top. Available in seven sizes ranging from XS to 3XL, the Cabana Top offers finished bust measurements from 30 inches to 54 inches, with length options from 21 to 24 inches.
Construction Method
The Cabana Top employs a straightforward two-piece construction approach that eliminates complex shaping or multiple components. Each T-shaped piece is worked separately and then seamed together to form the complete garment. This simplified methodology makes the pattern accessible to crocheters at the beginner skill level (rated 2 out of difficulty) while still delivering a polished, wearable result.
Crochet Stitches and Techniques
The pattern utilizes half double crochet (hdc) as the primary stitch throughout the garment. The openwork aesthetic characteristic of the Cabana Top is achieved through strategic stitch placement that creates a breathable, lacy fabric suitable for summer wear. After blocking, the gauge measures 13 stitches by 10 rows over a 4-inch square in half double crochet.
Materials and Yarn
The Cabana Top is designed to be worked in Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Yarn, a weight 3 light worsted or aran yarn. The yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 667 yards for the XS size to 1,266 yards for the 3XL size. Yarn quantities are specified as 2 to 4 skeins depending on the chosen size, with each skein containing 7 ounces (200 grams) and 392 yards (358 meters). The pattern calls for a Size K 6.5mm crochet hook to achieve the specified gauge. Additional materials include a tapestry needle for seaming, measuring tape, and scissors.
Pattern Features
- Seven size options: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, and 3XL
- Finished bust measurements: 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, and 54 inches
- Length options: 21 to 24 inches depending on size
- Sleeve length: 13 to 14.5 inches across sizes
- Beginner skill level (2/easy rating)
- Downloadable PDF format from Sewrella
Yarn Weight Compatibility
While the pattern is specifically designed for Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Yarn, the specified yarn weight category of aran, heavy worsted, or worsted allows for potential yarn substitution with other similar-weight options. The cotton fiber content provides breathability and structure ideal for a summer garment, though substitutions should maintain comparable yardage and gauge to ensure proper fit across all seven sizes.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran, Heavy Worsted, Worsted |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Ashleigh Kiser | Sewrella |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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