Light, Airy, and Timeless Crochet Joy

The Cora Top is a lightweight and breathable garment that blends comfort with clean lines and simple shaping. It’s crocheted using a beautiful cotton-linen blend—perfect for warm days and relaxed summer layers. The top is constructed from simple, clean panels, making the design beginner-friendly and relatively quick to crochet.

Its minimalist look, natural texture, and flattering fit make the Cora Top a wardrobe staple you’ll reach for again and again—whether paired with a skirt, linen trousers, or your favorite jeans.

Pattern language:
English (US) and Norwegian.

Skill Level: ★ (1 out of 5) – Easy
Construction: Panel-based
Hook Size: 4 mm

Yarn:
Line by Sandnes Garn (53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen), 50 g / 110 m
Alternative yarns:
Drops Muskat (100% cotton), 50 g / 100 m,
Drops Belle (53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen),
or any similar DK / light worsted / 8 ply yarn (weight category 3).
Choose a yarn that feels soft and comfortable against the skin—preferably cotton blended with linen or bamboo.

Gauge:
17–18 double treble (US triple) crochet stitches with 4 mm hook = approx. 10 cm width
(Note: this is the height of the design)

Sizes and Approximate Yarn Usage:
XS S M L XL XXL XXXL
250 g 250 g 250 g 300 g 350 g 350 g 400 g
550 m 550 m 550 m 660 m 770 m 770 m 880 m
(Based on full skeins of Sandnes Line yarn)

Pattern Includes:
• Full written instructions
• Gauge guidance with photos
• Stitch diagram for the arcade stitch used in the top panels
• Construction overview with crochet direction and schematic for visual guidance
• Links to video tutorials for the special stitches used
• Explanations and extra info on sizing, gauge, and more.

Stitches used: chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet (US terms)