Free Knitting Pattern for a Cropped Draped Top.
This free knitting pattern guides you in creating a cropped, draped top with a unique construction. The top is worked in one piece, starting from the neckline, using circular needles. It begins with a short garter stitch border at the neck. The yoke is shaped with raglan increases, working both back-and-forth rows (for the front and back) and in the round (for the sleeves). A key feature is the overlapping garter stitch front borders, which create a casing for a crocheted cord that allows for adjustable gathering at the center front. The sleeves are worked separately in the round after the body is complete, with decreases shaping the upper sleeve. The design is intended to be advanced and airy, featuring a combination of garter stitch and stocking stitch.
Skill Level: Advanced. The pattern explicitly states this. The combination of techniques (working flat and in the round, raglan increases, creating a casing, picking up stitches, and crochet) justifies the advanced rating.
- Sizes: The pattern provides instructions for two sizes:
- UK 10 / US 6 / EU 36 (smaller size)
- UK 12 / US 8 / EU 38 (larger size)
- Materials:
- Yarn:
- Brand: Lana Gatto (implied, but clearly associated with the design)
- Yarn Name: Malta
- Fiber Content: 55% Cotton, 35% Silk, 10% Viscose
- Weight: Not explicitly stated, but given the needle size and yardage (170m/50g), likely a DK or light worsted weight yarn.
- Quantity: 4 (5) balls (4 balls for the smaller size, 5 balls for the larger size).
- Color: Shade no. 30724
- Needles:
- 00 mm circular needle with an 80 cm cable
- 00 mm circular needle with a 40 cm cable
- Hook:
* A 2.75mm crochet hook. - Notions:
- Yarn needle with a rounded point
- Four stitch markers
- Two stitch holders
- A safety pin
- Yarn:
