The Juniper Top is a beautifully romantic design that combines simple elegance with feminine lace. It comes with two sets of straps - the decorative, ruffled lace sleeves and the delicate straps that lend extra support and create a corset closure in the back. Small details, such as the pretty edging along the bottom and the eyelets in the back, make this piece interesting and unique. The Juniper Top reminds me of vintage lace and spring days - a cottagecore fantasy..

Since I advocate size diversity and only sell made-to-measure items, I have written this pattern as a follow along tutorial without sizing. Making the Juniper Top is a great custom crochet piece for makers who want to explore more intricate projects. Step-by-step photos as well as optional changes are given throughout the pattern.

• This pattern can be made with any yarn weight, hook, and to fit any size. I will mention where and how to adjust the top to your preference

• You should be able to measure yourself correctly, make basic calculations using a calculator, and be familiar with crochet lace (pattern repeats, lace diagram etc.), or be up for a challenge.

• I am left-handed, so the pictures and instructions in this document are left-handed. I state right-handed pattern notes in parentheses wherever extra clarification could be helpful.

• Since this is a made-to-measure pattern, I strongly encourage you to try on the top in the process!

Tools & materials

• Crochet hook (I used a 2.5mm hook)
• Yarn (I used approx. 150g of light fingering linen yarn, held double)
• Scissors
• Measuring tape
• Stitch markers (or safety pins)
• Notepad and pen to write down your measurements & calculations (recommended!)
• Darning needle (for weaving in the ends)

Stitches used (U.S. terms):
ch — chain
ch-(number)-sp — a space created by making one or multiple chains
sl st — slip stitch
sc — single crochet
bpsc — back post single crochet
hdc — half double crochet
dc — double crochet
tr — treble crochet
sc2tog — single crochet two stitches together
dc2tog — double crochet two stitches together
tr2tog — treble crochet two stitches together
tr3tog — treble crochet three stitches together
p — picot: slip stitch into a stitch / space, chain 3, slip stitch into the same stitch / space
ch5p — picot: same process as p, but chain 5 instead of 3
fdc — foundation double crochet, avoids standard foundation chain
standing stitches — join yarn & begin a row without turning chains

Level: intermediate - advanced


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