crop top from Cool Crochet

[crochetrae]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y224/Crochetrae/th_e7f881ce.jpg (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y224/Crochetrae/e7f881ce.jpg)

This is "Laura" in Melissa Leapman's "Cool Crochet" book. I love this book! I also love working with the Luster Sheen. Sorry I can't model it for you, too big a size difference between me and the daughter I sent it to!!:yes I'm not very good with side seams yet. I'll have to keep working on that!
Susan

[blondi]

Very pretty. I just love the color and style. You did a great job.:yay

[JoAnn]

Very nice!:yes I'm sure your daughter will love it.

[chichiturtle]

If I may ask how many skeins did the top take?

[crochetrae]

If I may ask how many skeins did the top take?

To make a size small, it took 2 1/2 skeins of Luster Sheen 4 oz skeins. I was amazed at how little it took considering how dense the fabric is.
susan

[Appliejuice]

Oooo, that is so pretty. I got that book from the library last week. She does have some nice patterns in there. :)

[wildthing1058]

that is so nice I love the color

[JesseCat]

very pretty, good pattern and cool color.....:clap

[sherryzzz]

I have this book too and I really love it. Beautiful, beautiful job on the top!

[Roli]

I don't think that there's been a Melissa Leapman design that I haven't liked. Her patterns are always so classy looking. The top came out beautifully and I didn't notice any problems with the side seams!:)

[mimicat]

Its lovely! Nice design and color! :cheer

[pragmatica]

Gorgeous! It's inspiring me to actually make something out of the book instead of just looking at it longingly.

One dumb question for you or others: since I am too old to wear crop tops anymore, is there any reason on earth why I shouldn't just crochet a whole bunch of extra rows on the front and back pieces to make it a tank top instead of a crop?

Thanks! It's really beautiful; she must love it.

--Elissa

[Gaby]

It looks great! I love the color! Your daughter will love it!

[Luvmyrott'nboy]

It came out beautiful! I have been eyeing that for a while now but haven't gotten around to it.

Did you have any problem with the gauge?

[Ladycrochat]

That turned out wonderfully!

[crochetrae]

Thanks everybody for your kind words. I'm still learning with the digital camera and my pics are always blurry!

Elissa, there would be no reason why you couldn't add length to the top. The front and back are both worked "in pattern" until you reach a certain length. So it would be very easy to add to that length without having to adjust anything.

Denise, I had no problem with the gauge at all. Sometimes I'm WAY off, but this was right on!
susan

[Crochet Fanatic]

It's perfect! I love that book as well. So far I have only made a stole from it, but I have so many ideas I would like to try from it. Great job!!:cheer :clap

One question...where did you get the tags made? I have been thinking of getting some for myself.

[gingerchai]

great job and you even have your own labels!

[classic crochet]

:manyheart Beautiful work!

[christinascrochethaven]

So pretty! Great job!:manyheart

[Dejhia]

It's really pretty. I lvoethe color.