Knitted Striped Crop Top

The Knitted Striped Crop Top is the perfect blend of style and comfort for any fashion-forward individual. With its trendy design and breathable fabric, this top is great for a casual day out or a fun night with friends. The stripes add a touch of fun and playfulness to any outfit, making it a versatile piece for any wardrobe. Whether you pair it with high-waisted jeans for a chic look or layer it under a jacket for a cozy vibe, this crop top is sure to become a staple in your closet. So go ahead, add a pop of color and flair to your outfits with this charming Knitted Striped Crop Top!

SIZE : Medium/ Large

Full length : 42cm

Bust : 78cm

MATERIALS:

3 mm needles

Yarn weight: fingering

Yarn colour: blue and white

TENSION:

28 st x 38 rows: 10 cm x 10 cm

ABBREVIATIONS:

Dec: decrease

Gs: garter stitch

K: knit

Psso: pass slipped stitch over

Sl: slip

st st: stockinette stitch

Decreasing tip:

From right side:

k1, sl1 as to k, psso

2sts before 1 st: k2tog

From wrong side:

P2tog

2sts before 1 st: p2tog in back of loop

Stripes sequence:

4 rows blue yarn

8 rows white yarn

INSTRUCTIONS:

BACK:

Caston 108 sts

Work in Gs for 2.5cm

Work in st st until piece measures 24 cm

Armholes:

Cast off 5 sts for the next 2rows = 98sts

Dec 1sts each side x 5 = 88sts

Dec 1sts each side every 2^nd rows x 3 = 82sts

Neckline and shoulder:

When piece measures 18cm from armholes, cast off 16sts in the middle

(neckline) cast off every 2^nd row 6sts x 2

At the same time, (shoulder) cast off every 2^nd row 1 x 5sts, 1 x 7sts, 1 x 9sts

FRONT : Like back

Neckline:

At 4.5cm from armhole, cast off 16 sts in the middle

Cast off every 2^nd row : 2 x 3sts, 1 x 2sts, 4 x 1st

Shoulder :

cast off every 2^nd row 1 x 5sts, 1 x 7sts, 1 x 9sts

SLEEVE : make 2

Caston 60 sts

Work in Gs for 2.5cm

Now, work in st st and increase 1^st at each side every 6^th row 13times and every 4^th row 3times = 94 sts

Cast off 5sts for the next 2rows = 84 sts

Dec 1st each side x 5 = 74sts

Dec 1st each side every 2^nd row x 3

Dec 1st each side every 4th row x 3 = 62sts

Dec 1st each side every 2^nd row x 6 = 50sts

Dec 1st each side x 9 = 32sts

Cast off 4sts for the next 4 rows = 16sts

Cast off

FINISHING:

Sew shoulder and side seams

Neckband:

Cast on 150 sts and work in Gs for 6rows. Do not cats off!

Sew the neckband to the neckline