summer top

[juli]

here's a top i improvised using the delta stitch and a simple shell stitch for the edges. the yarn is LionBrand microspun (turq. and white). i'm really happy with it, even tho you probably can't tell from the expression on my face :P

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/juli05/bcdfd76d.jpg

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Very cute I love it and it looks awesome on you :)

[crochetfun]

It's lovely. Beautiful colour. Did you line it?

[Kathleen]

Very cute--I love how it fits! Your house is really pretty too. Love the floor.

[summerysmile]

I love it! Wish I could wear it!

[AshEgypt]

It turned out amazing! Way to go! :tup

:frog

[dennymare]

Beautiful:cheer You are so talented.

Mary

[deneen]

Beautiful!

[crochetaddict033]

I love this Juli:) ! Its so pretty. You do great work, and the colors are awesome!

[manda]

Beautiful! I love it!

[123mama]

Very nice. I like the colors you picked to.

sondra

[yarnlover66]

That is really neat! You did an awesome job! Is that your own design??

:cheer :cheer

[mimicat]

Nice work, looks good on you!!! :cheer

[bubblefizz]

Wow Love it........just one question.....PATTERN is there one? pretty please :)

[Sonny321]

Oooh I like it, do you have a schematic of it? I'd love to make that.

[MiCountess]

Very nice - Love the color

Michelle

[froggy]

Beautiful top! Love the color!:)

[sakkara]

very pretty:)

[lilacsandroses]

Yes, very pretty. And I have to ask, pattern?

[navymom]

That is one cute top (and so is the model). My daughter would like that, where did you get the pattern?

[2goofy]

Very nice! :tup

[juli]

thank you everyone!!! :clap

there's really no pattern, i just kind of improvised in the following way:
using the delta stitch (http://www.planetshoup.com/easy/crochet/flower_st.shtml)
make a tube top that's slightly loose. just use your bust measurement. make a rectangle, and then sew the ends together to create a tube top.

the next step is to do a shell edging on the top and bottom. i used this one http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Woods/9835/shelledge.html.
i did a row of sc, and then the shell edging on both the top and bottom. on the bottom i did two rows of the shell edging and on top i did one. it's up to you.

next create the straps using the same shell edging. measure carefully to get the length you need. make a foundation chain, then do a row of sc, then do the shell edging, then do the shell edging on the other side of the chain as well to create shells on both sides.

i didn't line it, but it's certainly possible to do that if you want.

if this isn't clear, i'd be happy to answer questions :hook

[crazy crocheter]

That's gorgous! I love those colors! I'm a big fan of the color blue.

[bubblefizz]

WHOOOO thanks Juli for the info.........i just have to try it :)

[Angelhair]

Its beautiful! Love the colour :)

[moonrhythm]

now that's frecking cute! nice improve, great color, super fit, fantastic job!

[RachelG]

I adore that!

[YaYa Yarnhood]

Hey that is cute - great job!

[yarncat]

Awesome top,Juli!

[Faith]

Way cute Juli! :tup

[TepperWear]

Wow, that's really beautiful and it looks so great on you. You always make nice things.

I love your apt. Do you live in NYC?

[gavinsmom]

That is awsome :) I love it

[mercy7]

very pretty :clap

[juli]

thanks :hug

yep, i live in brooklyn. how about u?


Wow, that's really beautiful and it looks so great on you. You always make nice things.

I love your apt. Do you live in NYC?

[kariholtz]

WOW Great work!

[kusine]

I love it! Great job!

[Broncrochets]

What a great job! I love it!

Bron

[TepperWear]

thanks :hug

yep, i live in brooklyn. how about u?

I've lived in Manhattan forever. But I'm moving in about a week to Riverdale. I'm freaking out. I haven't moved in 14 years. I grew in Brooklyn. Sheepshead Bay. Where in Brooklyn are you?

[klouised]

i'm really happy with it, even tho you probably can't tell from the expression on my face :P LOL. I'm the same way when my picture is taken. I think I'm smiling, but when I see the photo I look too serious. Great job on the top. I really like the stitch design and colors that you used. It look very nice on you, even without the smile.:D

[juli]

I've lived in Manhattan forever. But I'm moving in about a week to Riverdale. I'm freaking out. I haven't moved in 14 years. I grew in Brooklyn. Sheepshead Bay. Where in Brooklyn are you?

i'm in bay ridge, but i'm also moving...to michigan for school :eek i better start working on sweaters instead of little summer tops :wbrr

riverdale is new jersey?

[TamKing]

Gorgeous top!! I LOVE it! And you're right...if you're moving to Michigan you will definitely need warmer tops once fall and winter get here! lol
Tammy:hook

[TepperWear]

i'm in bay ridge, but i'm also moving...to michigan for school :eek i better start working on sweaters instead of little summer tops :wbrr

riverdale is new jersey?

Riverdale is actually in the Bronx, right on the River. It's like the country. Wow, Michigan. Ann Arbor? Nice town. Yeah, you better get crackin' on those sweaters.