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Life's a Beach Crop Top
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Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
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Product Description
DESCRIPTION
Ready to hit the beach? The “Life’s a Beach Crop Top” is perfect for a walk in the sand, or slipping over a bikini, pairing with some jean shorts and soaking up that summer sun. Slightly sheer, it has just the right amount of coverage to save you from those UV rays, making it the perfect throw-over top. This pattern is written for sizes XS (S, M, L, XL)
Advanced Beginner You will need to know how to cast on, knit stitch, purl stitch, work in the round, work flat, bind off.
This pattern is a copyright of Chantal Miyagishima of Knitatude. Life’s a Beach Crop Tops created using this pattern may be sold in small quantities (less than 10 total) with written consent first given by Chantal Miyagishima of Knitatude. Credit must be given to Knitatude. Pattern and photos can not be used for resale purposes. Please share your work with the hashtag #lifesabeachcroptop and #knitatudeknits to share the handmade love!
Life's a Beach Crop Top
What is Being Made
Life's a Beach Crop Top is a beginner-friendly knitted crop top designed by Knitatude - Chantal. This garment is a fitted, cropped style available in sizes XS through XL, making it an accessible project for knitters new to garment construction. The crop top features a simple silhouette that works well for warm-weather wear, with finished lengths ranging from 16 inches in the extra-small size to 21 inches in the extra-large size.
Techniques Used
This knitting project employs fundamental techniques suitable for beginner-level knitters. The construction uses circular needles for the main body, allowing for seamless knitting in the round. The pattern incorporates a three-needle bind-off technique, which is worked using double-pointed needles and creates a strong, flexible seam ideal for garment edges. These methods eliminate the need for seaming and provide a professional finish while remaining accessible to newer knitters.
Stitches Used
While specific stitch details are referenced in the pattern instructions, the project utilizes fundamental knitting stitches appropriate for a beginner difficulty level. The three-needle bind-off technique is specifically mentioned as part of the finishing process, providing a durable edge treatment for the garment.
Materials and Yarn
Life's a Beach Crop Top is designed to work with worsted weight yarn, category 4. The pattern recommends Lion Brand's 24-7 Cotton or approximately 228 to 475 yards of another worsted weight yarn, depending on size. Yardage requirements vary by size: XS and S sizes require 2 balls (approximately 207 to 294 yards), while M, L, and XL sizes require 3 balls (approximately 350 to 424 yards). The pattern calls for US 10/6mm circular needles measuring 20 inches long, plus three US 10/6mm double-pointed needles for the bind-off technique.
Finished Dimensions
- XS: 14 inches width, 18 inches length
- S: 16 inches width, 18 inches length
- M: 18 inches width, 19 inches length
- L: 20 inches width, 19 inches length
- XL: 22 inches width, 21 inches length
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as Beginner, making it an excellent choice for knitters who are new to garment construction. The straightforward design and use of basic knitting techniques allow beginners to develop essential skills while creating a wearable, fashionable piece.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Featured Products: | Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Designer: | Knitatude - Chantal |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Yardage: 250 - 475 yds Sizes XS/S: 2 balls of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Sizes M/L/XL: 3 balls of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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