Puff Sleeves Cindy Top Crochet Pattern

Create a stylish Puff Sleeves Cindy Top with this intermediate-level crochet pattern. Perfect for adding a feminine touch to your wardrobe!

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: 4 ply Worsted Weight Yarn (US), Aran Weight Yarn (UK), 10-ply (AU/NZ).
• Hook: 5.5mm (US I-9, UK 5) crochet hook.
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Gauge:

16 stitches x 9 rows = 4" (10cm) in double crochet (dc) stitch.

Finished Size:

This pattern is written in one size to fit a bust circumference of 36-38 inches.

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• dc - double crochet
• sc - single crochet
• st(s) - stitch(es)
• rep - repeat
• FO - fasten off

Pattern:

1. Back Panel: Chain 80. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and across. (78 dc)
2. Rows 2-20: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), turn, dc in each st across. (78 dc)
3. Fasten off.
4. Front Panels (make 2): Chain 40. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and across. (38 dc)
5. Rows 2-20: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st across. (38 dc)
6. Fasten off.
7. Assembly: Sew shoulder seams of back panel to front panels. Sew side seams, leaving armholes.
8. Neckline: Join yarn at one shoulder seam. Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around neckline, join with sl st to first sc. Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each st around, join with sl st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.
9. Puff Sleeves: With right side facing, join yarn at underarm. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 9 dc evenly spaced around sleeve opening. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. Rounds 2-8: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join with sl st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.

Your Puff Sleeves Cindy Top is now ready to wear! Feel free to customize it with different yarn colors or embellishments to suit your style.