The Paradise Cove Top by Melanie Lockyer

The Paradise Cove Top

Crochet
August 2024
Sport (12 wpi) ?
4.0 mm (G)
520 - 1200 yards (475 - 1097 m)
Made to measure
US
English
This pattern is available for $6.75.

A confident beginner crochet pattern that will have you making one in every color! The Paradise Cove Top is a quick, made-to-measure crochet top pattern. It has delicate details in the shell sleeves and bottom border as well as a cute bow across the back. It’s a perfect top for the end of summer and early fall!

Materials Needed:
Yarn - Any type. Weight 2 or 3 recommended. Sample used: Hobbii - Friends Extra Fine Merino (Weight 2) 610 yards total for 36 inch bust.
Hook - Recommended hook size on your chosen yarn label. Sample used 4mm
Measuring Tape
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers

Testers Yardage:
32 inch bust: Lion Brand Coboo - 680 yards
34 inch bust: Hobbi Baby Organic Cotton Midi - 533 yds
34 inch bust: Premier Bamboo - 560 yards
36 inch bust: Living Color Extra Soft - 800 yards
40 inch bust: Caline 100% Cotton - 929 yards
42 inch bust: Lion Brand Coboo - 1160 yards
49 inch bust: Ella Rae Superwash Merino Fingering - 1000 yards (held double)
52 inch bust: Malabrigo Sussuro - 1150 yards
Please note that these are approximations.