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Breeze into summer with this lightweight, flowy Tunisian crochet top, designed for warm, sunny days. Featuring an all-over delicate lace pattern and short sleeves, this airy garment offers the perfect balance of elegance and comfort. Constructed virtually seamlessly, it includes thoughtful shoulder shaping and size-inclusive drop shoulders for a flattering, effortless fit. The relaxed silhouette drapes beautifully, while the charming front ties add a playful, cute touch. Perfect for layering over dresses, tank tops, or swimwear, this top captures carefree summer vibes with a stylish twist—ideal for those who love intricate-looking stitches in a wearable, breezy design.

Sizes + Measurements
This pattern comes in 10 different sizes. The instructions for each size are color-coded and in the order shown here: 1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10).

a. Bust: 82.5 (92.5, 102.5, 112.5)(122.5, 132.5, 142.5) (152.5, 162.5, 172.5) cm / 32½ (36½, 40½, 44¼ )(48¼, 52¼, 56)(60, 64, 68) in

b. Back Width (not incl sleeves): 40.5 (45.5, 50.5, 55.5)(60.5, 65.5, 70.5) (75.5, 80.5, 85.5) cm / 16 (18, 20, 22) (23¾, 25¾, 27¾) (29¾, 31¾, 33¾) in

c. Neck Width at Back: 12.5 cm /5 in

d.Front Neck Depth: 21.5 (21.5, 22, 24)(25.5, 28, 31.5)(34, 36, 37.5) cm / 8 ½ (8 ½ , 8½, 9 ½ )(10, 11, 12½)(13 ¼ , 14 ¼ , 14 ¾ ) in

e. Sleeve Circumference: 39.5 (39.5, 40.5, 43.5)(45.5, 50.5, 56)(61, 65.5, 68.5) cm / 15 ½ (15 ½ , 16, 17)(18, 20, 22)(24, 26, 27) in.

f. Body Length from underarm: suggested 23 cm / 9 in in for a cropped top; 30.5 cm / 12 in for a full-length top

g. Sleeve Length from underarm: 5 cm

Designed to be worn with 6 - 10 cm / 2 ¼ - 4 in of positive ease around bust
Adjustable to taste.
The sample is size 3 for a tighter fit; model measures about 103 cm / 40½ in around bust.

Materials

YARN: Fingering weight yarn (size 1)

Approx 1010 (1088, 1165, 1290)(1435, 1580, 1785)(1915, 2065, 2185) m / 1100 (1190, 1275, 1415)(1570, 1730, 1955)(2095, 2260, 2390) yds for a cropped garment with 21cm / 8 ¼ in (6 patt reps)
of body length below underarm.

Every lace pattern repeat is approx 3.5 cm / 1½ in, and will add approx 60 (67, 75, 81.5)(89, 96, 103)(110, 118, 125) m / 65 (73, 81, 89)(97, 105, 113)(121, 129, 137) yds of yarn for the body section.

Yardage provided includes 5% extra for swatching and margin of error. Adjust amounts for desired length.

Yarn used in the sample is Pascuali, Arctic Pearl (100% Lyocell (Seacell), 50g, 245 m / 268 yds) in color 02 Stone with 4 mm hook for the body. Approx 5 (5, 6, 6)(7, 7, 8)(9, 9, 10) balls for a cropped top.

HOOKS: 4 mm Tunisian crochet hook, or size needed to meet gauge, using a 100 cm or longer cable for the body and 40 or 60 cm cable for the rest of the sections. A 4.5 mm or larger hook for making the braided edging and straps.

NOTIONS: tapestry needle, stitch markers (will need between 36 - 50 for marking short rows), scissors.