When Doves Crochet Top - Billie Jean

ABOUT THIS TOP CROCHET KIT

Ooh the front! Aah the back! You experienced crochet folk will love this summer top. Strappy, scalloped edged, and with a sexy open back – or wear it with a t-shirt underneath.

Size & Fit:

Size 1 – 5

Size Guide

Time to make:

8 hours

Once you've completed this kit you'll master:

• Foundation chain,
• single crochet,
• half double crochet,
• double crochet,
• slip stitch,
• chain stitch,
• single crochet decrease,
• arcade stitch
• joining pieces with slip stitch.

Please note - this pattern has been written using US crochet terminology.

KIT CONTENTS:

• 4 x balls of Billie Jean Yarn (depending on size)
• 1 x When Doves Crochet Top pattern

Optional:

5mm crochet hook 

Yarn details:

This kit is knitted with Billie Jean Yarn, the up-cycled yarn made of pre-consumer denim waste.

135 metres/ 148 yards per 100 gram ball. WPI 11/ DK

HOW TO WASH

Hand wash cold to last longer. Do not use bleach, dry flat. Billie Jean Yarn is upcycled denim yarn and will perform as most blue jeans, which have the possibility to fade a bit during the first wash and have a small amount of colour transfer.

Something you should know

This top is worked in stages. First, the top is made from the waistband down. Then the cups are made and attached to the waistband. Finally the straps are worked onto the top.