I have seen Lion Brand Coboo yarn at stores for a while, but never had a project in mind for what to make with it. With summer approaching it finally dawned on me to use it for a summer top. As a crocheter and knitter, I have plenty of sweaters and cardigans that I have made. However when it comes to the warmer months my wardrobe has way fewer hand made items.
While last year I did make my Crochet Bucket Hat and have been making a couple knit tops over the years, crochet was very much lacking in my options. I decided to make a crochet summer top, and Coboo was the perfect summer fiber blend to try.
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One of the knit projects I made is the Summer in the City and I loved how th sleeves form just a little cap over the shoulders. The cut of the top isn’t sleeveless, but it is a very short sleeve perfect for summer.
I found two stitch patterns that work with each other, one for the body and one to create a motif edging. With only shaping around the neck opening in the front, and at the arm openings on larger sizes, this pattern works up easily.
The Coboo yarn does split if not careful when crocheting, however I did not find it troublesome once I got in the rhythm of the stitch pattern and tension. The fabric feels like a softer cotton, and not near as silky as the items I have made out of Lion Brand Truboo yarn. So far I definitely would work with it again.
I am so excited to be wearing this Daydream Believer Crochet Top this summer. I hope that you find yourself just as excited to wear yours.
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Crochet Daydream Believer Top
by City Farmhouse Studio
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Lion Brand Coboo – 3.5oz/100g – 232 yd/212m – 51% Cotton/49% Rayon from Bamboo – Category 3 Light/DK – 12 WPI – 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) [4, 5, 5, 6] skeins
(Yarn Alternatives: Lion Brand Truboo, Loops & Threads Silky Soft Rayon From Bamboo)
Hook H (5 mm)
Tapestry needles
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) [2X, 3X, 4X, 5X]
Garment Bust Circumference: 33.25 (36, 38.75, 44, 48) [52, 56, 61.25, 66.75] inches
Garment Length: 20.25 (20.5, 20.75, 21.25, 21.25) [21.5, 21.5, 22.25, 22.25] inches
Gauge 4” x 4” = 6 motifs in body pattern x 14 rows. To make gauge swatch – begin with a chain of a multiple of 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 3, sc in next st. Skip 1 st. *Sc in next st, ch 3, sc in next st. Skip 1 st.* Repeat to end of row, ending row with the second sc of motif. For next rows, ch 1 and turn. (Sc, ch 3, sc) in each ch section of row.
A YouTube tutorial video showing the sts and each step of the construction can be found at: https://youtu.be/6FL3PZIrQ5s
This top is worked in the round, starting with the bottom decorative hem and turning after each row. After working to the underarms, the back section is worked back and forth. The front section is then picked up and worked to finish one side of the neck followed by the other side. The decorative banding around the neck and sleeves are added on last.
Glossary
Fsc – foundation single crochet
St – st
Sts – stitches
Sl st – slip stitch
Ch – chain
Sk – skip
Dc2tog – double crochet 2 together
Sc – single crochet
Hdc – half double crochet
Rc – row count
Body:
Fsc 150 (162, 174, 198, 216) [234, 252, 276, 300]. Sl st in first fsc of round.
Row 1: Ch 5 and turn. Make dc2tog in the 3rd ch from hook. Sk 2 sts and hdc in next. *Ch 3, dc2tog in 3rd ch from hook. Sk 2 sts and hdc in next.* Repeat to end of the row. Sl st in 2nd ch of turning ch. Total 50 (54, 58, 66, 72) [78, 84, 92, 100] ch 3 sections.
Row 2: Ch 4 and turn. Hdc in hdc of row before. *Ch 2, hdc in next hdc.* Repeat to end fo the row, ending with a ch 2 and sl st in 2nd ch of turning ch.
Row 3: Ch 1 and turn. Sc in same ch of turning chain where you sl st at end of previous row. Make 2 sc in each ch section of previous row, sc in all hdc. Sl st in first sc.
Row 4: Ch 1 and turn. Sc in first st, ch 3, sc in next st. Skip 1 st. *Sc in next st, ch 3, sc in next st. Skip 1 st.* Repeat to end. Sl st in first sc of row.
Row 5: Ch 1 and turn. (Sc, ch 3, sc) in each ch section of row. Sl st in first sc.
Repeat row 5 until there are 34 (34, 33, 32, 30) [26, 23, 23, 21] rows of the (sc, ch3, sc) motifs.
Back:
Size XS-L – Ch 1 and turn. (Sc, ch 3, sc) in first unworked motif. Work a total of 25 (27, 29, 33, 0) [0, 0, 0, 0] motifs of (sc, ch 3, sc).
Ch 1, turn, and work row in pattern for a total of 22 (23, 25, 27, 0) [0, 0, 0, 0] rows above split. Total rc of (sc, ch 3, sc) rows 56 (57, 58, 59, 0) [0, 0, 0, 0]. Bind off.
Size XL-5X – Ch 1 and turn, sl st over 0 (0, 0, 0, 1) [1, 1, 2, 3] motifs with a sl st in each sc and 2 ch for each ch 3 sections of the motif needed to be skipped over. Ch 1 and (sc, ch 3, sc) in next motif and work a total of 0 (0, 0, 0, 34) [37, 40, 42, 44] motifs.
Size 2X-5X – Ch 1 and turn. Sl st over 0 (0, 0, 0, 0) [1, 1, 1, 1] motifs with a sl st in each sc and 2 ch over each ch 3 sections. Ch 1 and (sc, ch 3, sc) in next motif and work a total of 0 (0, 0, 0, 0) [35, 38, 40, 42] motifs.
Size 2X-5X – Work above sl st over motif # a total of 0 (0, 0, 0, 0) [1, 2, 2, 3] times and where there are 0 (0, 0, 0, 34) [35, 36, 38, 38] motifs in work for back.
Size XL-5X – Ch 1, turn, and work row in pattern for a total of 0 (0, 0, 0, 28) [32, 34, 36, 37] additional rows. Total rc of (sc, ch 3, sc) rows 0 (0, 0, 0, 59) [60, 60, 62, 62]. Bind off.
Front:
Size XS-L – With sl knot on hook, (sc, ch 3, sc) in first unworked motif for front. Be sure to work in opposite direction of previous row. Work a total of 25 (27, 29, 33, 0) [0, 0, 0, 0] motifs of (sc, ch 3, sc).
Ch 1, turn, and work row in pattern for a total of 5 (6, 7, 8, 0) [0, 0, 0, 0] rows above split. Total rc of (sc, ch 3, sc) rows 39 (40, 40, 40, 0) [0, 0, 0, 0].
Size XL-5X – Being sure to work in opposite direction of previous row, skip over 0 (0, 0, 0, 1) [1, 1, 2, 3] motifs. With a sl knot on hook (sc, ch 3, sc) in next motif and work a total of 0 (0, 0, 0, 34) [37, 40, 42, 44] motifs.
Size 2X-5X – Ch 1 and turn. Sl st over 0 (0, 0, 0, 0) [1, 1, 1, 1] motifs with a sl st in each sc and 2 ch over each ch 3 sections. Ch 1 and (sc, ch 3, sc) in next motif and work a total of 0 (0, 0, 0, 0) [35, 38, 40, 42] motifs.
Size 2X-5X – Work above sl st over motif # 0 (0, 0, 0, 0) [1, 2, 2, 3] times and where there are 0 (0, 0, 0, 34) [35, 36, 38, 38] motifs in work for back.
Size XL-5X – Ch 1, turn, and work row in pattern for a total of 0 (0, 0, 0, 8) [12, 14, 15, 16] additional rows and that there are 0 (0, 0, 0, 9) [14, 17, 18, 20] rows above split. Total rc of (sc, ch 3, sc) rows 0 (0, 0, 0, 39) [40, 40, 41, 41].
All sizes:
Neckside 1 – Ch 1, turn, and work the first 11 (12, 13, 15, 15) [15, 16, 17, 17] motifs of the row.
Ch 1, turn, and work back the motifs just worked.
Neckside 1 decrease – Ch 1, turn and work the row until one motif remains. Sc in last motif of previous row.
Ch 1 and turn. Skipping over the motif with the sc just made, (sc, ch3, sc) in each motif of previous row.
Repeat the two rows above for a total of 4 (5, 5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5, 5] times, and 7 (7, 8, 10, 10) [10, 11, 12, 12] motifs being worked. Total rc of (sc, ch 3, sc) rows 49 (52, 52, 52, 51) [52, 52, 53, 53].
Neckside 1 Straight Rows – Ch 1, turn, and work (sc, ch3, sc) pattern without any decreases for 7 (5, 6, 7, 8) [8, 8, 9, 9] rows. Total rc of (sc, ch 3, sc) rows 56 (57, 58, 59, 59) [60, 60, 62, 62].
Seam front shoulder to back. Bind off.
Neckside 2 – With sl knot on hook, skip 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) [5, 4, 4, 4] motifs at the neck center. In next motif make a (sc, ch3, sc) and work the remainder motifs of the row.
Ch 1, turn, and work back the motifs just worked.
Neckside 2 decrease – Ch 1, turn, and sc in first motif of row. In the next motif make a (sc, ch3, sc) and then in each remaining motif of the row.
Ch 1, turn, and work back the motifs just worked.
Repeat the two rows above for a total of 4 (5, 5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5, 5] times, and 7 (7, 8, 10, 10) [10, 11, 12, 12] motifs being worked. Total rc of (sc, ch 3, sc) rows 49 (52, 52, 52, 51) [52, 52, 53, 53].
Neckside 2 Straight Rows – Ch 1, turn, and work (sc, ch3, sc) pattern without any decreases for 7 (5, 6, 7, 8) [8, 8, 9, 9] rows. Total rc of (sc, ch 3, sc) rows 56 (57, 58, 59, 59) [60, 60, 62, 62]
Seam front shoulders to back. Bind off if yarn end is at sleeve edge.
Neck Edging:
Sc evenly around neck opening 75 (78, 81, 84, 87) [90, 93, 96, 96] sts. Sl st in first sc.
Row 1: Ch 5 and turn. Make dc2tog in the 3rd ch from hook. Sk 2 sts and hdc in next. *Ch 3, 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook. Sk 2 sts and hdc in next.* Repeat to end of the row. Sl st in 2nd ch of turning ch. Total 25 (26, 27, 28, 29) [30, 31, 32, 32] ch 3 motif sections.
Row 2: Ch 4 and turn. Hdc in hdc of row before. *Ch 2, hdc in next hdc.* Repeat to end fo the row, ending with a ch 2 and sl st in 2nd ch of turning ch.
Row 3: Ch 1 and turn. Sc in same ch where you sl st in row before. Make 2 sc in each ch section of previous row, sc in all hdc. Sl st in first sc. Bind off.
Sleeve Edging:
Starting at bottom of the arm opening, sc evenly around opening 51 (54, 57, 60, 69) [87, 93, 102, 111] sts. Sl st in first sc.
Row 1: Ch 5 and turn. Make dc2tog in the 3rd ch from hook. Sk 2 sts and hdc in next. *Ch 3, 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook. Sk 2 sts and hdc in next.* Repeat to end of the row. Sl st in 2nd ch of turning ch. Total 17 (18, 19, 20, 23) [29, 31, 34, 37] ch 3 motif sections.
Row 2: Ch 4 and turn. Hdc in hdc of row before. *Ch 2, hdc in next hdc.* Repeat to end fo the row, ending with a ch 2 and sl st in 2nd ch of turning ch.
Row 3: Ch 1 and turn. Sc in same ch where you sl st in row before. Make 2 sc in each ch section of previous row, sc in all hdc. Sl st in first sc. Bind off.
Weave in all ends.
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