The Sowra Top takes its name from Samhradh (pronounced sow-ra), the Irish word for summer. Designed to be light, versatile, and easy to wear, it sits somewhere between a top and a cover-up.

The top is worked by creating front and back circular panels separately, beginning at the center and crocheting outward in the round until the desired size is achieved. The panels are then joined and the body is worked downward from the underarm, with shoulders seamed at a later stage. Finishing edges are added after construction is complete. It can be worn alone, layered over swimwear, or styled over everyday basics.

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

To Fit Bust

(inch to cm conversion: 1 inch = 2.5 cm)

(28-30)(32-34)(36-38)(40-42)(44-46)(46-48)(50-52)(54-56)(58-60) in
(70-75)(80-85)(90-95)(100-105)(110-115)(120-125)(130-135)(140-145)(150-155) cm

ACTUAL FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Underarm to Underarm Width

(14)(16)(18)(20)(21.5)(24.5)(26)(27.75)(29.5) in
(35)(40)(45)(50)(54)(61.5)(65)(70)(74) cm

Length from Shoulder Hem

(19.75)(21.25)(23.5)(24)(25)(26)(27.5)(28.25)(30) in
(49)(53)(58.75)(60)(62.5)(64.75)(68.5)(70.75)(74.75) cm

MATERIALS

3 mm / D-3 crochet hook
Tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends
CIRCULO Anne Black: 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 4, 4) balls

Note: Hook size is suggested, please adjust up or down to achieve gauge outlined below

GAUGE

(To avoid making a separate gauge swatch, gauge will be measured after Rnd 4 in the pattern.)

First 4 rounds = 3.75” (9.5 cm) diameter
4 shell, ch 2 sets = 4” (10 cm) width
8 rounds of shell sts = approx 4” (10 cm) height

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

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