☀️ Wear the whole rainbow

A breezy summer top with a rainbow of color, worked in a cotton and linen blend that’s made for warm days. It’s rated Beginner/Easy, so it’s a happy first garment too.

Mostly half double crochet with stacked single crochet shaping, plus a video on YouTube to show you the way. Make it in the rainbow as shown, or pick your own favorite colors.

▶️ Watch it come together on YouTube

✨ What makes it work

• Beginner friendly. Simple stitches, mostly hdc.
• Summer yarn. Cotton and linen keep it light and breathable.
• Six color rainbow. Just one skein of each accent color.
• You’re not on your own. Video tutorial and written pattern included.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: CotLin, WeCrochet (70% Tanguis Cotton, 30% Linen, 123 yds/50g). Colors shown: Swan (White), 4 to 7 skeins depending on size, plus 1 skein each of Moroccan Red, Clementine, Canary, Sprout, Planetarium and Lilac
• Yardage: 475 (490, 540, 580, 630) (690, 750, 810, 870) yds
• Hooks: H (5.0mm) and G (4.0mm)
• Tools: Yarn Needle · Scissors

✿ Sizes

• XS (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
• Finished bust: 31 (33, 36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56, 60)“
• Fit: Fitted

⭐ Good to know

• Skill level: Beginner/Easy
• Special stitch: Stacked single crochet (stsc), with a how-to here
• Gauge: 18 sts and 12 rows = 4” x 4” in hdc · gauge help
• Terms: US crochet

❤️ Show me your rainbow top!

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Cheers,
Briana

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