The Sahana Crop Top is a very simple yet elegant looking textured blouse which can be paired with pretty much any kind of clothing. It has been primarily designed to be worn as a blouse with a saree but can also be mixed and matched with a maxi/midi skirt, jeans, shorts and even paired with trousers and blazers/jackets. The fabric is crocheted in simple Double crochet stitches making it a super easy project for beginners.

Skill level: Beginners

Sizing:
This pattern is available in 6 different sizes ranging from XS (for bust 32”) to 2XL(for bust 42”). It can easily be scaled up or down for other sizes too. The top is fitted hence has no ease.

Materials required:
500 - 1600 meters of any of any lace weight yarn preferably in 100% cotton.
2.5 mm crochet hook (or hook to obtain gauge)
Tapestry needle & scissors
stitch markers
hook closures/buttons

Construction: The Top is worked flat back and forth with simple double crochet stitches as 3 different panels (Front, Back x 2 and Ties x 2).

Gauge: 10cm/4” square = 26 stitches wide x 15 rows tall in double crochet