Lady In Red
This loose, boxy top is the perfect choice for a casual summer outing.
ch – chain;
dc – double crochet;
rem – remain;
rep – repeat;
sl – slip;
sp – space;
st(s) – stitches;
tr – treble.
FRONT AND BACK (both alike)
With 4 mm hook, make 98 (110, 122, 134) ch.
1st row – 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn – 97 (109, 121, 133) dc.
2nd row – 3 ch (counts as 1 tr here and throughout), 4 tr, 3 ch, miss 3 dc, 9 tr, 3 ch, miss 3 dc, rep from until 5 sts rem, 5 tr to end, turn.
3rd row – 3 ch, 3 tr, 3 ch, miss next tr, 1 tr in 3-ch sp, 3 ch, miss next tr, 7 tr, 3 ch, miss next tr, 1 tr in 3-ch sp, 3 ch, miss next tr, rep from until 4 sts rem, 4 tr, turn.
4th row – 3 ch, 2 tr, 5 ch, miss next tr, 1 tr in next tr,
5 ch, miss next tr, 5 tr, 5 ch, miss next tr, 1 tr in next tr,
5 ch, miss next tr, rep from until 3 sts rem, 3 tr, turn.
5th row – 3 ch, 1 tr, 5 ch, miss next tr, 1 tr in next tr, 5 ch, miss next tr, 3 tr, 5 ch, miss next tr, 1 tr in next tr, 5 ch, miss next tr, rep from until 2 sts rem, 2 tr, turn.
6th row – 8 ch (counts as
1 tr and 5 ch here and throughout), miss 1 tr and first 5-ch sp, 1 tr in next tr, 5 ch, miss next tr, 1 tr in next tr,
5 ch, miss next tr, 1 tr in next tr, 5 ch, miss next tr, 1 tr in next tr, rep from to end, turn.
7th row – 4 ch, (counts as
1 tr and 1 ch), 4 tr in 5-ch sp, 1 tr in next tr, 4 tr in next 5-ch sp, 3 ch, rep from to last st, 1 ch, 1 tr, turn.
8th row – 6 ch (counts as
1 tr, 3 ch), miss 1 ch and next tr, 7 tr, 3 ch, 1 tr in 3-ch sp, 3 ch, miss next tr, 7 tr, rep from until 9 sts rem, miss next tr, 7 tr, 3 ch, 1 tr, turn.
9th row – 8 ch, miss 3-ch sp,
miss next tr, 5 tr, 5 ch, miss next tr, 1 tr in next tr, 5 ch, rep from until 7 sts rem, miss next tr, 5 tr, 5 ch, 1 tr in 3rd of 6 ch, turn.
10th row – 8 ch, miss next tr, 3 tr, 5 ch, miss next tr, 1 tr in next tr, 5 ch, rep from until 5 sts rem, miss next tr, 3 tr, 5 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr in 3rd of 8 ch, turn. 11th row – 8 ch, miss 5-ch sp and next tr, 1 tr, 5 ch, miss next tr, 1 tr in next tr, 5 ch, miss next tr, 1 tr, 5 ch, miss next tr, 1 tr, rep from until 3 sts rem, 5 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr, 5 ch, miss 1 tr, 1 tr in 3rd of 8 ch.
12th row – Evenly distribute 97 (109, 121, 133) tr in each st and ch sp across row, turn.
13th row – 3 ch (counts as first tr), tr to end, turn.
1st & 2nd sizes only –
Rep 13th row 12 times more.
Next row – 8 ch, 1 tr in
3rd ch from hook, 1 tr in each of next 4 ch (adding 6 sts), tr to end, do not turn, but with a separate piece of yarn, work 6 ch and join to end of row, work 1 tr in each of these
6 ch, turn - 109 (121, –, –) tr. Rep last row 20 times more.
3rd & 4th sizes only –
Rep 13th row 16 times more.
Next row – 8 ch, 1 tr in
3rd ch from hook, 1 tr in each of next 4 ch (adding 6 sts), tr to end, do not turn, but with a separate piece of yarn, work 6 ch and join to end of row, work 1 tr in each of these
6 ch, turn – – (–, 133, 145) tr. Rep last row 20 times more.
All sizes –
Next row –
Fasten off.
3 ch, tr to end.
Block back and front pieces. Join front to back at shoulders leaving a 23 (25, 27, 29) cm gap in centre for neck.
Join the side and underarm seams.
TO COMPLETE
Edging – Work 1 row in dc round each armhole.
Fasten off.
Darn in ends.
This lovely design is taken from the book “My Crochet Wardrobe” by Cassie Ward, published by Tuva Publishing, RRP £14.99. It is available online and from all good bookshops.