The Bellverly Hills Crop is a fingering-weight, off-the-shoulder crop with subtle bell sleeves that will have you feeling nostalgic and ready to party. Despite the lighter weight yarn, this top knits up so quickly. Originally intended as a very cropped top, the Bellverly Hills Crop has been graded to include a longer option with no waist shaping for those that may want to make a full length piece. Optional bust shaping and short rows have also been included for those with larger busts so that you can create a piece tailored to your beautiful body!

Dressed up or down, layered or on its own, the Bellverly Hills Crop is a fantastic transitional piece for in between seasons. Make it in a solid color, use a pop of contrast color for the ribbing, or make a scrappy version!

Materials

Fingering weight yarn or any yarn with which you can match gauge
Cropped version: 736, 792, 888 (983, 1117, 1251) (1399, 1522, 1613) yds / 669, 721, 808 (894, 1016, 1139) (1273, 1385, 1468) m
Full length version: 1003, 1104, 1237 (1363, 1532, 1698) (1856, 2039, 2114) yds / 912, 1005, 1126 (1240, 1394, 1545) (1689, 1856, 1924) m
US 4 /3.5 mm circular needle (or needle size required to meet gauge)
US 3 / 3.25 mm circular needle for ribbing (or one size smaller than the body needle)
Stitch marker to mark BOR
2 additional stitch markers, if following bust shaping modification
Stitch holders, spare cables, or scrap yarn for placing stitches on hold
Darning needle

Gauge

30 stitches and 33 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette in the round, blocked on US 4 /3.5 mm needles

Sizing

1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9) to fit bust circumference of 28-30, 32-34, 36-38 (40-42, 44-46, 48-50) (52-54, 56-58, 60-62)” / 70-75, 80-85, 90-95, (100-105, 110-115, 120-125), (130-135, 140-145, 150-155) cm
Meant to be worn with -2 to 2” / -5 to 5 cm of ease at the fullest part of the bust
Finished bust circumference is 28.75, 32, 36.75 (40, 44.75, 48) (52.75, 56, 60.75)” / 72.5, 80, 92.5 (100, 112.5, 120) (132.5, 140, 152.5) cm
If you are in between sizes, size down for a tighter fit or size up for a slightly more relaxed fit

Please note that this pattern has not been tested in sizes 6, 8, or 9. If you would like to knit one of these sizes and are willing to provide feedback, please email me at mc@blametheknots.com.

Sharing

I would love to see your completed top! Make sure to tag @blametheknots on Instagram and use #bellverlyhillscrop!

Pattern Support

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