green summer top( diagram added post#68)

[Sonny321]

Here is a summer top I recently finished. I am quite pleased with it. I made it using a square from my 300 crochet stitches book. I joined them as I went. I used a sport weight yarn and a g hook for most all of it and then an e hook to shaped the neckline as I did the neckline edging. I fits great and is nice and stretchy. I've already got two more in different colors in progress. It was quick and simple to make.( images are clickable)



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/Sonny321/th_DSCF0076.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/Sonny321/DSCF0076.jpg)



Here is how it looks on:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/Sonny321/th_56b3b9cc.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/Sonny321/56b3b9cc.jpg)

[lauravee]

Very pretty!

[irikel]

That is very pretty...I still haven't been able to make a wearable for myself ...or anyone except my grandaughter....nice job.

[Yammy]

Totally love that top! I've been looking for something like that as I work outside in the summer and need something that isn't spaghetti strap but that is cool. Going to have to go pattern diving for some squares I see :D

[Sonny321]

Totally love that top! I've been looking for something like that as I work outside in the summer and need something that isn't spaghetti strap but that is cool. Going to have to go pattern diving for some squares I see :D


I was a bit nervous about making it out of squares but It was really simple. I used the Cranesbill lace square ( a 4 round square) from the Harmony guides 300 crochet stitches and joined it on the final round. I joined 8 of them together in a strip and then joined the 1st square to the 8th to make a tube and then kepts adding squares to the tube until I had 4 rows of squares that made up the body. to separate the tube to make the arm holes I simple joined 4 squares across the front and 4 across the back leaving an opening for the arms and the one square each for the shoulders and the basic construction was done. The edging on the neckline helped to make it rounder rather than squared off . I recommend drawing out your basic diagram to help you visuallize it.

[Qmare]

Wow, another inspiring top. I really like this one a great deal!

[gretelgrrl]

That's really nice :)

What kind of yarn did you use?

That looks like it took some patience - I'm amazed that you were able to get it to fit you so perfectly.
Bravo!

:clap

[JesseCat]

Really beautiful....Love the square pattern and the color green is really vibrant...Isn't it fun to create your own wardrobe....:cheer Keep on.....

[123mama]

That is a very pretty top. It looks great on you.:manyheart


sondra

[crochet_princess]

I love that top!!! It is so adorable!!!:fluffy

[nutz4crochet]

Wow, You did a wonderful job and it looks terrific on!

[yarndiva]

Great top!

You look fabo in it!

Can I have your bod?

[Roli]

That's a wonderful top. Great idea making it out of squares with a side gusset. The color is very flattering:) on you.

[shella85222]

Your top turned out very pretty.:hook

[mwedzi]

Beautiful work and it looks stunning on you!

[mardar]

That's beautiful! and very creative

[Kathleen]

It is so pretty and it looks just great on you!

[momofgmd]

Very nice. Looks great on you as well. :U

[HappyknitandcrochetFreak]

That top looks great:clap


Love the colour !

[reecie]

that top is HOT!

[redheadedali]

That looks perfectly lovely on the hanger, but it looks *gorgeous* on you. Very very nice.

[wyldflrs]

Very Nice! :manyheart

[Pyogazel]

Here is how it looks on:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/Sonny321/th_56b3b9cc.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/Sonny321/56b3b9cc.jpg)You look stunning in that top, you did a grat job, I just love the way it's fitting and lacy!
:cheer

[gingerchai]

that came out very nice!

[artemis]

I was a bit nervous about making it out of squares but It was really simple. I used the Cranesbill lace square ( a 4 round square) from the Harmony guides 300 crochet stitches and joined it on the final round. I joined 8 of them together in a strip and then joined the 1st square to the 8th to make a tube and then kepts adding squares to the tube until I had 4 rows of squares that made up the body. to separate the tube to make the arm holes I simple joined 4 squares across the front and 4 across the back leaving an opening for the arms and the one square each for the shoulders and the basic construction was done. The edging on the neckline helped to make it rounder rather than squared off . I recommend drawing out your basic diagram to help you visuallize it.

Well, that is stunning! :clapGreat color on you.
So, by my calculations you used 44 squares. Is that correct?
What size would you say each square was?
Can you tell a few of us would like to give it a try?

[Monie]

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[Sonny321]

Well, that is stunning! :clapGreat color on you.
So, by my calculations you used 44 squares. Is that correct?
What size would you say each square was?
Can you tell a few of us would like to give it a try?

Thanks you all are great for my ego LOL. I used 42 squares ( Only one square for each shoulder that joins the front to the back)

I measured the square and it is approximately 3 inches without being stretched. However it's a fairly stretchy square especially using the join as you go method.

I haven't tried making it in a larger size yet but I'm going to attempt to make a bigger one for my sister by using an H hook, once I get some of the WIP's done.

[yarncat]

The top is pretty and looks wonderful on you!!

[Ennovy88]

Very pretty... and the color is really nice.

[christinascrochethaven]

Wonderful top! It looks fabulous on you!:manyheart

[crochetmama]

I just love all your work, Sonny321. You are really talented. I'll bet if you practiced writing down your patterns you would have a market for them. I'm sorry if I missed your answer on this, but what yarn did you use? I think you said it was a sport weight? But what brand?

Another great work by Sonny321! Great job! :cheer :clap

[crochetdiva]

Awesome job!! Love the top on you!:clap

[QueenOfCrochet]

Love the top & color. It looks great on you!:clap

[Vik]

Very pretty! And it goes perfect with jeans! :manyheart

[Sonny321]

I just love all your work, Sonny321. You are really talented. I'll bet if you practiced writing down your patterns you would have a market for them. I'm sorry if I missed your answer on this, but what yarn did you use? I think you said it was a sport weight? But what brand?

Another great work by Sonny321! Great job! :cheer :clap

For the green one I used Spinnerin Sabrina( I can only find it rarely on ebay) It's 100% acrylic and has teriffic stretch and washability. But I have a cream colored one started in a sportweight cotton/silk blend ( no wrapper as it was a thirft store find) and a lavender one started in a Gorgeous yarn called Aunt Lydia's Shimmer Fashion, I found it at Walmart and so far I am Loving the look and drape of this yarn. It is a more slippery yarn than I am used to working with so I have to wrap it an extra time around my pinky to control my tension better but I will most definately be using this yarn in other projects. It is a 64% cotton/36% rayon blend, and is machine washable( air dry). I saw a limited selection of colors available at my Walmart but the colors I saw were quite lovely.

[fuzzy ferret]

Oh that looks fantastic!!! I really like the stitch pattern you used! :clap :cheer

Krystal

[jaclim]

very pretty!

[Katiern]

that looks gorgeous and I love the color:cheer

[knitcrochet]

Very nice top! did you use 3ply?

[gannka]

nice!

[Sonny321]

Very nice top! did you use 3ply?

I think the yarn I used is 2 ply

[kad2mgd]

Your top turned out so cute!! I just finished one very similar, but it doesn't look as good on me as yours does on you!! Nice work :)

[wildthing1058]

that came out nice i love the pattern

[magpiefroggy]

Beautiful !! I bet you get all kinds of compliments when you wear it.:cheer:clap

[LifeSmiles]

Gosh, that looks good. Great job!

Kathy

[Sonny321]

You guys are great for my ego :) . Thanks for all your kind thoughts.

[jobean]

lovely, great summer sweater.

[handbells]

That top is super cute! Very inspirational!

Jenn

[magpiefroggy]

love your top you did a great job, and it look's like a prefect fit

[unipeg]

What a cute summer top, that color looks good on you. Great job!:yay

[rebeccav]

oooo - lovely!

[mamaoso]

Very pretty...

[EricaB]

Very pretty!

[Miss USA]

beautiful! And fits perfectly!

[countingsts]

I AGREE, IT IS REALLY PRETTY:yarn

[pixiepurls]

Oh i wish i could figure out how to make that for my next project, that is perfect!

[Lisha]

very beautiful top!!! just perfect for you!!!! absolutely gr8!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ladycrochat]

I am not sure how I missed this awesome top:think ! It looks wonderful on you!:manyheart Fits you perfectly! You did a terrific job on it, and I thank you for sharing it with us!:hug

[StitchesandStrings]

Very nice. It fits you perfectly!

[TamKing]

What an amazingly beautiful top!! You did a terrific job on it!! :hook

[Julexia]

Very nice top! :cheer I love the color! You did a great job!

[jienee]

OOOH wow....very pretty indeed! Must add in my kudos as well. Thanks for sharing how you made the top and the color looks fantastic on you. But I have a feeling you look fabulous in everything...lucky girl! Awesome job! :clap

[MrsD]

Great job, great color! It's a perfect fit, too!

[Slumpidedooda]

thats great! love the color too, by the way :yay

Megan

[sammimag]

That is awsome! It looks great on you too. :yay

[DebbyinLV]

Great job and it looks gorgeous on you! Nice color,too!

[Ennovy88]

Oh... I really like that tank top and the fact that you did granny squares.... must put it on my to do list... you did a great job.

[Sonny321]

thanks all for your kind comments.

I made a crudely drawn diagram of How the Cranesbill lace squares are assembled to make this top
here:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/Sonny321/04997d2e.jpg


The squareish shaped neckline was rounded out by using a hook a couple sizes smaller and working a row of single crochet around the neck opening decreasing a stitch or two at the corner areas. then adding a small scallopedge to finish it off. Hope the diagram helps to explain the basic construction.

[shortylam]

thank you for showing us the diagram. Your top sure looks closely! One more thing to my to-do+ wish list :D

[jigglypuff]

Thank you so much for the diagram and directions. i just started mine in lion brand microspun yarn in white.:hook I happen to have this square pattern in the book "The ultimate sourcebook of knitting and crochet stiches.":clap :hook

[jienee]

Sonny321...thank you so much for posting the diagram and extra info. The possibilities are endless...much obliged! :hug

[sarahq]

Gorgeous. I've not yet managed to make something wearable, so count me doubly impressed by your creativity!

[victoriarose]

OMGosh!!! I absolutely LOVE it! Do you have any suggestions for adding sleeves? With cooler temps on the way, I would like to use this same idea, but in sweater fashion. You are a GENIUS! You have opened up a door of endless possibilities for me. With all the different motifs available (square AND round), I am already driving myself Loony just thinking about it :loco. Again, I :nworthy. Thanx so much for sharing! :hug

[Sonny321]

OMGosh!!! I absolutely LOVE it! Do you have any suggestions for adding sleeves? With cooler temps on the way, I would like to use this same idea, but in sweater fashion. You are a GENIUS! You have opened up a door of endless possibilities for me. With all the different motifs available (square AND round), I am already driving myself Loony just thinking about it :loco. Again, I :nworthy. Thanx so much for sharing! :hug

I sent you a message with a couple of Ideas.

[Sarah]

:hook Beautiful top and it looks great on you!

[amdm]

I am not normally a fan of garments made from squares because they tend to look rather clumsy, but your top - wow! - it is so sleek and shapely. ( I have to add that having a figure like yours helps).