Summer Secret Crop

*A breezy, airy basic that you’ll wear all summer long!* > *The Summer Secret Crop will be available for free for the duration of the COVID-19 > crisis.* > > *For those who have the means to purchase the pattern, I am asking that you instead make a donation to either [Black Lives Matter][1] to support the fight to end state-sanctioned violence against Black people, or to the [Greater Chicago Food Depository][2] to support Chicagoans who are experiencing food scarcity during the pandemic.* > **Let's stay connected!** <br> > [Sign up for my newsletter][3] for > subscriber exclusive treats including > open testing calls for new designs, > kals, promotions, & more.<br><br> > If you aren't able to purchase my patterns at > full price, my **Choose What You Pay** pricing model > is also available exclusively to > subscribers. Immediately upon sign-up, you will receive a > welcome email and access to 25% & 50% discount codes to assist with financial accessibility.<br> > **Sharing**<br> To share your projects and see other versions of the pattern, > use the [#swoopingscooptop][4] hashtag > on Instagram, and tag > [@jessssiemae][5]. <br><br>Seeing your > finished objects is one of my favorite > parts of designing, and I love when > you tag me to share ❤ **SIZES:** All of my garments are #sizeinclusive through a size 5X using Craft Yarn Council standards, including the intended ease in the design. Note that this design also includes an XXS option. ***XXS, XS (S, M, L, 1XL){2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL} to fit bust measurement of:*** 24-26, 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46){48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62}” 61-66, 71-76 (81-86, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 111.5-117){122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158}cm ***Actual measurement of finished garment at bust:*** 24, 28 (32, 36, 40, 44){48, 52, 56, 60}" 61, 71 (81.5, 91.5, 101.5, 112){122, 132, 142, 152.5}cm To choose a size, take your bust measurement and subtract 0-2”/0-5cm. Choose the finished garment measurement closest to this number. **Suggested Yarn:** Fingering yarn (held single,) *or* any yarn weight with which you are able to achieve gauge. You may also use DK or fingering held double for a less airy fabric. **Suggested Needles:** *If using Fingering:* US 7 – 4.5 mm 16-32” circular needles (Main Body) US 5 – 3.75 mm 16-32” circular needles (Hem) *If using DK:* US 6 – 4.0 mm 16-32” circular needles (Main Body) US 4 – 3.5 mm 16-32” circular needles (Hem) Choose a circular circumference that is at least several inches shorter than the final circumference of the *garment.* **Gauge:** 17sts & 29 rows per 4x4” square in stockinette stitch in the round & flat, blocked **Yardage:** 175, 200 (238, 275, 313 350){388, 425, 463, 500}yds 160, 183 (218, 251, 286, 320){355, 388, 423, 452}m **Techniques:** knitting in the round, bottom up, decreasing, holding stitches **Construction:** Top knit from the bottom up. **Materials:** Fingering yarn, circular needles, stitch markers, removable stitch markers, darning needle **Helpful Links** [Choosing a Circular Needle Circumference][6] [How to Alternate Skeins (or work stripes) in the Round][7] [Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off][8] [1]: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 [2]: https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org [3]: https://www.jessiemaeddesigns.com/newsletter [4]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/summersecretcrop/ [5]: https://www.instagram.com/jessssiemae/ [6]: https://www.instagram.com/tv/By6igmMjzes/ [7]: https://www.instagram.com/tv/BzLbjlcDaDh/ [8]: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B0hko1BnIGI/