This light and beautiful lacy top is perfect for layering over a small top and denims, or over a summer dress, to add a bit of a cosy feel, whilst also making a statement and sending out some positive summer vibes to everyone!

Crocheted in two parts (front and back) from the bottom up, it uses three colours and a simple, repetitive pattern all over for a quick and easy crochet project to make ahead of the warmer weather. The samples are made in two versions, Hebridean Beach and The Great Tapestry, for the days of long walks by the sea, or the busy days strolling around the city visiting museums and galleries.

Cullen Top is available in 9 sizes from 90 cm (35.5 in) to 162 cm (63.75 in).

Please note crochet gauge can vary enormously between makers: making and blocking a swatch to check your gauge is highly recommended! (Susan made the Great Tapestry sample and needed to use a 5mm hook to get gauge)

Sample 1 Hebridean Beach
MC: 3 x 20g skeins of Bow Fiddle Yarns Links To The Past, 4-ply / fingering weight, 100% Superwash Merino, 80 m / 87 yds per 20g 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) {5, 5, 6, 6} mini skeins
CC1: 3 x 20g skeins of Right Side Yarns Sound of Harris, 4-ply / fingering weight, 100% Superwash Polwarth, 80 m / 87 yds per 20g 3 (3, 3, 3, 3) {4, 4, 4, 5} mini skeins
CC2: 1 x 100g skein of My Mama Knits Spectral Blue, Choufunga Sock Yarn, 4-ply / fingering weight, 75% Merino, 25% Nylon, 425 m / 465 yds per 100g 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) {2, 2, 2, 2} skeins

Sample 2 Great Tapestry
MC: Right Side Yarns North Sea, 4-ply / fingering weight, 100% Superwash Merino, 80m / 87 yds per 20g 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) {5, 5, 6, 6} mini skeins
CC1: Right Side Yarns Back Of The Bus, 4-ply / fingering weight, 100% Superwash Merino, 80m / 87 yds per 20g 3 (3, 3, 3, 3) {4, 4, 4, 5} mini skeins
CC2: My Mama Knits Louring, Choufunga Sock Yarn / 4-ply / fingering weight, 75% Merino, 25% Nylon, 425m / 465 yds per 100g 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) {2, 2, 2, 2} skeins

OR a 4-ply weight yarn which works to the specified gauge. It is recommended that you use a yarn that drapes well, like superwash merino.

Note: Depending on yardage, full skeins may be more economical than mini skeins

Approximate yardage required:
MC: 200 (220, 250, 280, 310) {350, 380, 430, 460} m / 220 (240, 270, 310, 340) {380, 420, 470, 500} yds
CC1: 170 (190, 210, 240, 260) {300, 320, 360, 390} m / 200 (200, 200, 300, 300) {300, 400, 400, 400} yds
CC2: 270 (290, 330, 370, 410) {460, 500, 560, 600} m / 300 (320, 360, 400, 450) {500, 550, 610, 660} yds