Distressed Crocheted Top Pattern

This pattern will guide you through creating a trendy distressed crocheted top that is perfect for warm weather.

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn (UK: Aran, Metric: 10 ply), approximately 600 yards (550 meters)
• Crochet Hook: US H/8 (5.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle

Gauge:

14 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches in double crochet

Finished Measurements:

Size: S (M, L, XL)
Bust: 32 (36, 40, 44) inches
Length: 20 (21, 22, 23) inches

Pattern:

1. Front Panel
   Chain 61 (69, 77, 85)
   Row 1: Starting in the 3rd chain from the hook, double crochet in each chain across, turn (59, 67, 75, 83)
2. Continue working in rows of double crochet until the front panel measures 20 (21, 22, 23) inches.
3. Back Panel (same as front panel)
4. Join front and back panels at the sides with slip stitch.
5. Shoulder Straps
   Attach yarn at the top corner of the front panel.
   Chain 50, skip 20 stitches, attach to the top corner of the back panel with slip stitch.
6. Repeat on the other side for the second strap.
7. Distressing
   To distress the top, carefully pull out strands of yarn to create a frayed look along the hem and edges.
8. Weave in all ends and trim excess yarn.

Your distressed crocheted top is now ready to wear! For more patterns and inspiration, visit Purljam.

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