This intermediate-level project offers a delightful blend of elegance and creativity, featuring a mesmerizing diamond texture and endless color possibilities. With clear, comprehensive instructions, you’ll enjoy every stitch as you bring this chic garment to life.

Materials

…Yarn
A: Drops Loves You 7, 100% cotton, yarn group A, sport weight yarn, color 02 (black);
B: Drops Loves You 9, recycled cotton, yarn group A, sport weight yarn, color 104 (dark gray)
C: Drops Loves You 9, recycled cotton, yarn group A, sport weight yarn, color 103 (gray)
D: Drops Loves You 9, recycled cotton, yarn group A, sport weight yarn, color 102 (light gray)
E: Drops Loves You 9, recycled cotton, yarn group A, sport weight yarn, color 101 (white)

You will need the following amounts of each of the 5 colors in the pattern:
Size XS and S: 70 g / 175 m
Size M: 80 g / 200 m
Size L and XL: 90 g / 225 m
Size 2XL: 100 g / 250 m

…Other
Hook: 4 mm
Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape, Stitch Markers

Size Chart (in centimeters)

Size: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
Chest/Bust: 73.5, 83.5, 94, 104, 114.25, 125
Back Waist Length: 42, 43, 43.5, 44.5, 45, 45.5
Cross Back (shoulder to shoulder): 36.25, 37.5, 40, 42.5, 44.5, 45.5
Armhole Depth: 16, 17, 18.25, 19.75, 21, 22.5
Upper Arm: 25, 26, 28, 30.5, 34.5, 39.5
Waist: 59.75, 65.5, 73.5, 84, 94, 104

Stitch Key (US terminology)

ch = chain
dc = double crochet
dec = decrease
fsc = foundation single crochet
prev = previous
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
slst = slip stitch
st = stitch
sts = stitches
tog = together

Notes

You will start by making the front and back panels and sewing the shoulders together. Next, craft the sleeves and attach them to the panels. Then, sew the sides of the body and the sleeves together. Finally, complete the project by working a round of single crochet stitches around the neckline.

Top is cropped, but it can be easily lengthened with instructions provided in the pattern.