Flow Top by Linda Skuja

Flow Top

Crochet
May 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 15 rows = 4 inches
in over tallest part of main st patt
5.0 mm (H)
780 - 1300 yards (713 - 1189 m)
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
US
English
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The Flow top is a breezy, modern summer crochet piece that moves with you. It is sworked sideways. The back and front are crocheted separately, then shoulder and side seams are sewn. Lastly the neckline finishing is worked.
Instructions for cropped (shown) and regular length are included.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)

Finished bust circumference:
33 (41.5, 50.5, 59, 67.5)in / 84 (106, 128, 150, 172) cm

Designed to be worn with 4 - 8’’ / 10-20 cm of positive ease.

Gauge
21 sts x 15 rows = 4” / 10 cm over tallest part of main stitch pattern;
21 sts x 13 rows = 4” / 10 cm measured over rows 1-13 on gauge swatch

Yarn
DK weight, CYC #3 (Light)
Katia Seacell Cotton (75% cotton, 25% lyocel), 130 yds / 120 m per 50-g skein, or use any similar DK weight cotton blend yarn
Shown in Colorway 108

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Cropped length: 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) skeins
520 (650, 780, 910, 1040) yds /
480 (600, 720, 840, 960) m
Regular length: 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) skeins
780 (910, 1040, 1170, 1300) yds /
720 (840, 960, 1080, 1200) m

Hook: H / 5 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle

Skills: Experience with reading and following written crochet patterns (CYC standards).
Experience with making and sewing crocheted tops.