Rectangles Top by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby

Rectangles Top

Crochet
March 2016
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
4.0 mm (G)
2310 - 4200 yards (2112 - 3840 m)
S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
US
English

All rectangles all the time! This top is made up of seven rectangles of various sizes and two textures that come together flawlessly to create one chic top. Oversized proportions and dramatic ripple-ribbing on the removable cowl make this a statement piece that you will be proud to wear … and you’ll look oh so stylish!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
To Fit Bust: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)“/81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5) cm
Finished Length from Shoulder: 23 (23.25, 23.5, 24, 24, 24, 24.5, 24.5)”/58.5 (59, 59.5, 61, 61, 61, 62, 62) cm

MATERIALS AND TOOLS
Sample uses Malabrigo, Rios (100% superwash merino wool; 3.5 ounces/100 g = 210 yards/192 m): 11 (12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20) hanks in color Ravelry Red #611—2310 (2520, 2940, 3150, 3360, 3570, 3990, 4200) yards/2113 (2305, 2689, 2881, 3073, 3265, 3649, 3841) m of worsted-weight yarn

Crochet hooks: 4.00 mm (size G-6) and 4.50 mm (size 7) or sizes to obtain gauge
Yarn needle
Shown with 3, 1” and 2, 1.5” Flame Pedestal Buttons by JUL Designs

BLOCKED GAUGES
Single crochet linen stitch variation #1: 4.76 sts = 1”/2.5 cm; 25 sts = 5.25”/13 cm; 4.47 rows = 1”/2.5 cm; 19 rows = 4.25”/11 cm with larger hook
Single crochet ribbing: 4.8 sts = 1”/2.5 cm; 30 sts = 6.25”/16 cm; 4.7 rows = 1”/2.5 cm; 27 rows = 5.75”/14.5 cm with smaller hook
Single crochet ripple ribbing: 5.625 sts = 1”/2.5 cm; 45 sts = 8”/20.5cm; 4.44 rows = 1”/2.5 cm; 20 rows = 4.5”/11.5 cm with smaller hook