The Gorse Top is a versatile sleeveless garment that can be worn as an outer layer, either as a full poncho with no side seams, or with side seams, sewn from the hem to the desired armhole height, or along part of the side seams for a split hem. The length of the garment can be adjusted by adding or subtracting the number of Flower Motif repeats. .

The Gorse Top is crocheted in two parts (back and front), from the bottom up, then joined at the shoulder using dc stitches. The neckband is crocheted around the neck afterwards, allowing for versatility in the neckband depth.

Note that any adjustments may affect the total yardage required.

SIZES
Sizes 1 (2, 3)
To fit chest 85–96 (106–116, 127–142) cm/34–38 (42–46, 50–56) in

Designed to be worn with 12 – 22 cm/5 – 9 in positive ease.

YARN
Hawkshaw Sheep Thunder Clouds Aran, 100% Shetland wool, 160 m/175 yd per 100g

4 (7, 9) skeins (add 1 extra skein if making the high neck version)

Sample 1 (Natural undyed): shown in size 2 with 23 – 38 cm/9 – 15 in positive ease.

Sample 2 (Turquoise): shown in size 1 with 18 cm/7 in positive ease.

OR in Aran weight yarn which crochets to the specified gauge and has similar stitch definition.

APPROXIMATE YARDAGE REQUIRED
600 (1040, 1440) m/656 (1137, 1574) yd
(add 80 m/87 yd for the high neck)

GAUGE Pre blocking leaves motif (25 sts x 14 rows) tension: 20 cm / 8 in wide x 8.5 cm / 3.25 in deep

TECHNIQUES
Foundation double crochet, Front Post trebles, Popcorn stitches.