This is a crochet pattern only, not a finished product.

The Lily top is classy and elegant and it looks amazing over a dress shirt.

Right after purchasing, you will receive two downloadable PDFs: the crochet pattern and a lookbook.

• This pattern is best suited for advanced beginners because it doesn’t have any photos, but everyone is welcome and I’m happy to help you through every step.
• The pattern is made-to-measure meaning that you’ll make the top according to your own measurements. You’ll have to make a gauge swatch and take your measurements beforehand to make sure that the structure of the pattern works. I help you through this in the pattern.
• I can finish one top in 2 days.
• This pattern uses US terminology and the metric system.
• Includes a list of suggested yarn.
• No need for a gauge swatch.

Materials:
- Fine to medium weight merino wool (weight 2-4) or similarly stretchy yarn (choose the yarn weight based on your desired thickness of the top). I used 5 skeins of Gepard my wool (merino) for my green top (DK, weight 3 – light, 50 g = 125 m). You can find similar yarn by Drops; merino extra fine (DK/worsted, weight 3 - light, 50 g = 105 m).
I also used lace weight mohair/silk blend yarn (25 g = 210 m) for the border of the neckline to create some contrast. I got mine from Uldstedet (Danish store).

• 1-2 different crochet hook sizes. 0.5 mm larger than the largest size listed on your yarn label. I used size 4.5 mm (Gepard label says 3.5-4 mm). I also recommend using a slightly smaller hook for the decrease/increase stitches (I used size 4 mm) to avoid gapping.

• Scissors

• Stitch markers

• Measuring tape

• Beads (optional)

Skills needed:

• Chaining
• Half double crochet
• Single crochet
• Slip stitch
• Decreasing and increasing (I guide you through how to decrease and increase in the pattern)

If you’ve got any questions or suggestions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me on Instagram (@nikitacrochet). I will answer as quickly as possible :)

I hope you’ll love your Lily top as much as I love mine <3

Love, Nikita