This stylish crochet outfit was specially designed for lightweight cotton that won’t take much space in your luggage and will help you to get into the holiday spirit when you take it out without wrinkles. You can easily match both top and bag with all your shorts, jeans or skirts and wear them to the beach, festival or summer evening party.

#southerncrosstop - special thanks to my testers of this top @crochet_uk.co.uk, @grootenancyde, @lookingforbestthings

Your download includes 2 tutorials with charted and written explanations for crocheting every row, as well as photos and link to video for several tricky parts.

► One file (17 pages) describes how to crochet top in sizes XS-XL - adjustments to sizes are done by adjusting hook and yarn, please read details below. For downloading PDF for this crochet top without bag visit www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/southern-cross-top
If you have posted photos of your finished top on Ravelry or on social media and credited me as the designer, I’ll send you the PDF for this bag for FREE. Please, send me the link where I can admire your finished work :).

► One file (14 pages) describes how to crochet this bag from 3 squares, join them as you go and add a handle.
You can also decorate your home with such a PILLOW COVER - crochet 2 squares with the same stitches and sew them along the edges using mattress stitch or any sewing method that you prefer (step-by-step sewing instructions are not included into this crochet pattern).
If you wish to download PDF for bag without crochet top, please visit my website
https://conceptcreative.store/shop/southern-cross-bag

SIZES and YARN for crochet TOP:

The width of first 13 rows is considered as gauge and depends on the chosen size.
This crochet pattern is given for bust circumference 83-90 cm (32.5’’-35.5’’). I have included suggestions on how big should be your gauge if you wish to crochet this top for bust circumference 92-99 cm (36’’-38.5’’) and 101-108 cm (39.5’’-42’’). In this case you will need to use slightly thicker yarn and/or bigger hook.

Total yarn usage is 550 – 650 yards (500 – 600 m).

Cotton for size XS-S: thread number 10 / Lace / 3 ply / 560 m in 100 gr / 616 yards in 3.5 oz /
Cotton for size M-L: thread number 5 / 3-4 ply / from 440 to 500 meters in 100 grams / from 481 to 547 yards in 3.5 oz)
Cotton for size L-XL: Fingering-weight / 4 ply / from 360 to 430 meters in 100 grams / from 437-481 yards in 3.5 oz)

SIZES and YARN for crochet BAG:

Any cotton thread number 10 / Lace / 3 ply / 560 m in 100 gr / 616 yards in 3.5 oz
Total yarn usage is 680 meters = 740 yards for bag and 400 m = 440 yards for pillow cover.

The size in photos: the width and length of this bag equal to the diagonal of one square; it’s 43 cm = 17’’ in this sample, the length of handle can be regulated.

Please keep the original small margins of this PDF during printing out.

Any reprinting, transmitting, reproducing, publishing or otherwise using for commercial purposes parts of this crochet pattern is strictly prohibited without my prior written permission. Intangible digital items cannot be returned or refunded.

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