Looking for stylish crocheted top patterns...

[annaht]

I'm looking for patterns (to buy or free ones, I don't care!) for tops - cardigans, tops, whatever. I've never tried a fitted top (just shawls and ponchos and the like) and would like to give it a go... I just would like something fairly stylish! Any suggestions?

I almost forgot to add - I'm looking specifically for ones that can be downloaded to my computer (pdf or otherwise). Something online!

Thanks!

[antara]

Have you tried epatternscentral? (http://e-patternscentral.com/) Unfortunately, they have a lot of pages to sort through, but they have some beautiful patterns. There's a really cute bolero jacket on page ten. All patterns are 99 cents.

There's also a sleeveless sweater pattern on page 21, and there may be more on later pages.

[annaht]

Thanks... very cute, but I think maybe I'm thinking a little funkier... any other suggestions, anyone? Thanks!

[MARJORY]

There is some up to date patterns on both these site for crochet and knitting.

www.*************l.nl (http://www.*************l.nl) this site is great. the patterns come up under free patterns

www.garnstudio.com (http://www.garnstudio.com) this site is also great and is updated regulary

[annaht]

I LOVE the stuff from the garn studio - thanks for that link! I couldn't get the first link to open though. Is the address correct?

[soar]

this link worked for me
http://www.*************.nl/free_crochet_patterns_haakpatronen_haakpatroon.htm
however the patterns are in dutch and rely on you reading the symbols
I need the words!!
amazing crochet also has funky stuff

[Stacy25]

Good luck reading the Garn Studio stuff! They're patterns are gorgeous but I just tried a shawl and I was sooooo confused. LoL It did print out with a great little diagram, though. It was actually easier to understand than the instructions.

[PBLKNP]

If you ever want to spring for a book, I can't say enough about Melissa Leapman...She has crochet sweater books and a book called "Cool Crochet" with really nice tops.

[yarndiva]

If you ever want to spring for a book, I can't say enough about Melissa Leapman...She has crochet sweater books and a book called "Cool Crochet" with really nice tops.
I agree on the Melissa Leapman Book. I borrowed it from the Library and now I want my own copy.

Never felt that way with her other books before...or any book for that matter except the stitch bibles.

I always designed my own tops or modified them. Melissa's new book is HOT!!

If only I was the size the models were, sigh.

[annaht]

Thanks! Maybe I'll stop at Barnes and Noble on my way home from work and check out that book.

I just bought The Happy Hooker yesterday. Loving it!!!

[grammy2twins]

Hi I like this site..cute stuff..
http://www.crochet-clothes.com/crop-tops.html
TA-TA 4 NOW!! :cheer

[annaht]

I checked to see if they have the Melissa Leapman book at my library and it's checked out... *sigh*

Maybe I'll wait till it comes back though. Thanks!

[Pink and Grey]

On Amazon the Cool Crochet book has the "look inside this book" feature available. The first few pages show small pics of the patterns. Use the zoom to get a bit closer look. Also, they show the "Elisabeth" pattern in its entirety.

Ginny

[sherryzzz]

I made the "Stacy" top on page 48. I can't say enough about the great directions and tips in this book - and the really cute patterns. I did find though, that the bust fit fine but the hip area was too wide (which is just the opposite on my body....so don't know what happened). I think if I did this pattern again, I would start with fewer foundation chains and do decreases every 4th row instead of every other row for the first part. I used Coats & Clarks "Aunt Lydia's Quick Crochet Cotton" which is a worsted weight cotton, and I used a very similar color to the one depicted in the book. This was my first time crocheting any kind of garment (besides a poncho) and I didn't have any problems at all!

I'm planning on making the "Julianna" cardigan on page 70 next with TLC's Cotton Plus blend (a little lighter weight than regular cotton, has a nice sheen and just a little bit of give to it). Living in Southern California, I love that so many of her patterns are in cotton, or worsted weight yarns so you can substitute cotton or cotton blends.

I'll try to get a picture of the "Stacy" top posted.....

[annaht]

Thanks! I'd love to see a photo!

[Luvmyrott'nboy]

I made the "Stacy" top on page 48. I can't say enough about the great directions and tips in this book - and the really cute patterns. I did find though, that the bust fit fine but the hip area was too wide (which is just the opposite on my body....so don't know what happened). I think if I did this pattern again, I would start with fewer foundation chains and do decreases every 4th row instead of every other row for the first part. I used Coats & Clarks "Aunt Lydia's Quick Crochet Cotton" which is a worsted weight cotton, and I used a very similar color to the one depicted in the book. This was my first time crocheting any kind of garment (besides a poncho) and I didn't have any problems at all!

I'm planning on making the "Julianna" cardigan on page 70 next with TLC's Cotton Plus blend (a little lighter weight than regular cotton, has a nice sheen and just a little bit of give to it). Living in Southern California, I love that so many of her patterns are in cotton, or worsted weight yarns so you can substitute cotton or cotton blends.

I'll try to get a picture of the "Stacy" top posted.....


I had a tough time with "Stacy" fitting right too. I used cotton plus (one of my absolute favorites!). The first time I made it the neckline was huuuuge so I frogged. I could not achieve gauge no matter how small a hook I used so the second time I chained fewer stitches and that worked great except it still looked funky in front...a tad too big there and a tad too fitted at the midriff. I had to edge the neckline in sc to salvage it. It looks good and I was happy not to frog but I wanted it to look more like the photo!

Sooooooo....I made it again, used a 3.75 mm hook, chained a few less (I think 7 less), decreased only 2 X instead of 4X and made the front identical to the back, not doing any neckline shaping.

Success!

[Lunatic84]

http://www.plcdesigns.com/one-shoulder-crochet-top.html

I haven't tried to make this one yet, but it looks awesome.


http://crochetaddictspatterns.blogspot.com/2005/05/sherbert-tank-top.html
This one looks cute too!:hook

[sherryzzz]

I don't know how to add a picture here, and I don't have a website - and the photo site I uses requires you to "register" to view my photos....so here's a link to the photo I uploaded on Craftster.org (it's a bit on the dark side):

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=85784.0