The HEIDI Summer Top

Crochet Pattern Geoni

Sizes
XS, (S), M, (L), XL, (2XL), 3XL, (4XL), 5XL

To Fit Bust
28-30, (32), 36-38, (40-42), 44-46, (48-50), 52-54, (56-58). 60-62 inches

Actual:
Bust: 32, (34), 40, (44), 48, (52), 56, (60), 64

Pattern is designed to have 2" Positive ease built in. If you fall
between sizes, size up.

Yarn:
150, (170), 200, (250), 300, (350), 400, (475), 535 Yarn & Colours in White. A Category 4 Medium Worsted
weight (Aran) yarn. Ensure your yarn has a cotton content to avoid stretching.

Hook:
4.5mm (US7) Hook

Notions
4x12mm buttons | Needle & matching thread | Scissors | Darning needle

Gauge (Tension):
14 sts over 8 rows of double crochet = 4X4" (10X10 cm)

Notes:

Pattern is worked flat back and forth in repeating rows and seamed together to finish.
Chain 2 at the beginning of each round DOES NOT count as a stitch
Pattern is designed to be loose fitting and have 2" positive ease built in, if you fall between sizes, go up
a size.
Button fastening is for decorative purposes only.
Follow the key according to the size you are making XS, (S), M, (L), XL, (2XL), 3XL, (4XL), 5XL
Number within parenthesis {} denotes stitch count.

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Abbreviations:
ch(s) Chain(s)
dc Double crochet
dc2tog Double crochet 2 stitches together
dc3tog Double crochet 3 stitches together
rep Repeat
RS Right Side
sc Single crochet
sl st Slip Stitch
sts(s) Stitch(es)
WS Wrong Side

Stitch Execution;

Dc3tog = Double crochet 3 stitches together - Yarn over and insert your hook into the designated stitch,
yarn over and pull through 2 loops, Yarn over and insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull
through 2 loops, Yarn over and insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, yarn
over and pull through all 4 loops on the hook. *DC2tog is executed in the same way inserting into 2 stitches
instead of 3*

Suggested Yarn Substitutions;

Most Cotton Aran yarns will work but always swatch.

Drops Paris - This is an exact gauge match!
WATG Shiny Happy Cotton - Always swatch you may need to use a smaller hook

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Pattern;
With 4.5mm (US 7) hook ch 114, (122), 138, (154), 170, (186), 202, (218), 226

Row 1: dc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch to end, turn. {113, (121), 137, (153), 169, (185), 201, (217), 227}
Row 2: ch2, 1 dc in each st to end, turn. {113, (121), 137, (153), 169, (185), 201, (217), 227}

Repeat Row 2 another 12, (12), 13, (14), 15, (15), 16, (17), 17 times. Makers Tip; Work more or less rows here for a
longer/ shorter top. {56, (64), 68, (76), 84, (92), 100, (108), 112}

Top Right Shaping;

Row 1: ch2, dc3tog, dc in the next 22,(24), 32, (36), 40, (44), 48, (50), 52 dc3tog, turn leaving remaining sts
unworked.
1.
Repeat Row 1 until you have 4, (6), 6, (6), 6, (6), 6, (6), 4 sts left.

XS & 5XL sizes only

Next Row: ch2, dc2tog twice, turn. {2, 2}

(S),M, (L), XL, (2XL), 3XL, (4XL)

Next Row: ch2, dc3tog twice, turn. {(2), 2, (2), 2, (2), 2, (2)}
All Sizes
Next Row: ch2, Dc2tog {1, (1), 1, (1), 1, (1), 1, (1), 1}
Ch 1 and evenly place single crochets down the outside edge. (Fig 1.)
Next Row: Ch1, turn, sc in each st to end.
Repeat last row one more time. .

Now return to the unworked stitches left from Top Shaping;

With top right shaping to the right, Sk the next 56, (60), 68, (76), 84, (92), 100, (108), 112 sts;
Row 1: Insert your hook into the next st, ch2, dc3tog, dc in the next 22,(24), 32, (36), 40, (44), 48, (50), 52
dc3tog, turn
Repeat Row 1 until you have 4, (6), 6, (6), 6, (6), 6, (6), 4 sts left.
XS & 5XL sizes only
Next Row: ch2, dc2tog twice, turn. {2, (2), 2}
(S),M, (L), XL, (2XL), 3XL, (4XL)
Next Row: ch2, dc3tog twice, turn. {2, (2), 2, (2), 2, (2)}
All Sizes 2.

Next Row: Dc2tog {1, (1), 1, (1), 1, (1)}

Ch 1 and evenly place single crochets down the outside edge.
Next Row: Ch1, turn, sc in each st to end.
Repeat last row one more time.

You will now have a piece that looks like this (Fig 2.)

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With RS up Re-attatch your yarn in the peak of the top right shaping and place single crochets down the
inside edge, in each st along the back and up the inside edge of the other side. (Fig 3.)
Next Row: Ch1, turn, sc in each st to end.
repeat last row one more time Do not fasten off.
3.

attach yarn here

Straps
You should have ended up at the peak of the left side of the top. Ch 55, (55), 60, (60), 65, (65), 65, (70), (75)
You may need to adjust the number of ch's so the strap fits you perfectly. Keep trying the top on to get the
straps as long as you would like them.
Fold the top as in Fig 4. and sl st the strap directly to the back of the top without twisting the ch. Sl st back
down the ch - Fasten off and weave in the ends. Reattach the yarn in the right peak and repeat the same for
the right strap.
4.
You will now add the scalloped hem.
With RS up, rejoin your yarn in the right hand corner Fig 5. and repeat
the following instructions for all sizes;
Ch1, sc in the base of ch1, sl st into the next sp (this will be in your
button band)
*3 sc in the next st, sl st in the next; rep from * to end. Fasten off and
weave in any loose ends.

5..

Join yarn here

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Finishing:
Fold the top as shown in Fig 5. by overlapping both edges of single crochet over one another. Place your
buttons evenly over the button band. Sew the buttons through both the left and right front button bands to
secure the front closed.

Add a few more stitches to make sure the front stays closed.
5.

Weave in any loose ends and your Heidi Top is complete!

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