Crochet Pattern: Fraisinette Top with Puff Sleeves

Description:

Create a stunning Fraisinette Top with Puff Sleeves using this intermediate level crochet pattern. This top features a beautiful textured stitch pattern and delicate puff sleeves for a feminine touch. Perfect for warm weather or layering in cooler seasons.

Materials:

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK: Aran, Metric: 10 ply) in the color of your choice
Hook: US H/8 (UK 6, Metric 5 mm) crochet hook
Scissors
Tapestry needle

Gauge:

16 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch

Size:

This pattern is for a size small, with changes for medium and large indicated in parentheses as follows: S (M, L).

Pattern:

Back Panel:
1. Chain 50 (56, 62) stitches.
2. Row 1: In the 2nd chain from hook, SC across. Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, SC in first stitch, *DC in next stitch, SC in next stitch; repeat from * across. Turn.
4. Rows 3-20 (22, 24): Repeat Row 2.
5. Fasten off.
Front Panels (Make 2):
1. Chain 25 (28, 31) stitches.
2. Follow same stitch pattern as back panel for 20 (22, 24) rows.
3. Fasten off.
Assembly:
1. With right sides facing, sew front panels to back panel at sides, leaving spaces for armholes.
2. Join yarn at neckline and SC evenly around, working SC, CH 2, SC in each corner. Join with slip stitch and fasten off.
3. Puff Sleeves:
  1. Join yarn at underarm opening. SC evenly around opening.
  2. Row 1: CH 3 (counts as DC), DC in same stitch, *skip 2 stitches, (DC, CH 1, DC) in next stitch; repeat from * around, ending with skip 2 stitches. Join with slip stitch to top of beginning CH 3.
  3. Row 2: Slip stitch into CH 1 space, CH 3 (counts as DC), 2 DC in same space, *(3 DC, CH 1, 3 DC) in next CH 1 space; repeat from * around. Join with slip stitch to top of beginning CH 3. Fasten off.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends and block your top to measurements. Your Fraisinette Top with Puff Sleeves is now ready to wear and show off!

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