Bristlefront by Mel Kennelly

Bristlefront

Crochet
February 2025
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches
in double crochet
4.5 mm
872 - 2398 yards (797 - 2193 m)
Bust: (31½, 35½, 38½, 42½) [46½, 50, 53, 57] {60, 64, 67, 71}" / (80, 90, 98, 108) [118, 127, 134.5, 145] {152.5, 162.5, 170, 180.5} cm
US
English
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With a fun sideways construction and flirty ruffle panel, Bristlefront is a delightful crochet top. Simple stitches take on an intricate look in this ¾-sleeve pullover, creating a statement piece for your handmade wardrobe.

SIZES
(1, 2, 3, 4) 5, 6, 7, 8 {9, 10, 11, 12}

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: (31½, 35½, 38½, 42½) 46½, 50, 53, 57 {60, 64, 67, 71}“ / (80, 90, 98, 108) 118, 127, 134.5, 145 {152.5, 162.5, 170, 180.5} cm
Length: (16, 16¼, 17¾, 17¾) 18½, 18½, 19½, 19½ {20½, 20½, 22, 22}” / (40.5, 41, 45, 45) 47, 47, 49.5, 49.5 {52, 52, 56, 56} cm
Shown in size 4 (42½“ / 108 cm), modeled with approximately 5” / 12 cm positive ease.
Recommended ease: Approximately 4–6” / 10–15 cm positive ease.

YARN 
BERROCO IRIS (100 g): (4, 5, 6, 6) 7, 7, 8, 8 {9, 10, 10, 11} hanks #11621 Beachside

HOOK
Crochet hook, size 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge

NOTIONS 
Tapestry needle, removable stitch markers

GAUGE
15 dc and 9 rows = 4” / 10 cm in dc
Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.