Convertible Hooded Top by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby

Convertible Hooded Top

Crochet
December 2011
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in pattern
3.75 mm (F)
1800 - 2850 yards (1646 - 2606 m)
Instructions given fit size small; changes for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large and 3X-large are in ( ).
English

This versatile top features an attached capelet worked directly onto the neckline. Additionally, the capelet can be pulled up over the head and worn as a fashionable hood.

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Finished Garment Measurements:
Bust: 34 inches (small) (38 inches (medium), 42 inches (large), 46 inches (X-large), 50 inches (2X-large), 54 inches (3X-large))
Length: 22 1/4 inches (small) (22 1/2 inches (medium), 22 3/4 inches (large), 23 inches (X-large), 23 1/2 inches (2X-large), 23 3/4 inches (3X-large))

Materials:

  • Malabrigo Silky Merino light (DK) weight silk/baby merino wool yarn (1 3/4 oz/150 yds/50g per skein): 12 (14, 15, 16, 18, 19) skeins #400 rupestre
  • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Tapestry needle

Other Yarn Suggestions:
Universal Yarn Eden Silk light (DK) weight merino wool/silk yarn (1 3/4 oz/153 yds/50g per ball): 12 (14, 15, 16, 18, 19) balls color of choice
Lion Brand LB Collection Superwash Merino light(light worsted) weight superwash merino yarn (3 1/2 oz/306 yds/100g per skein): 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins color of choice