Blooming Thistle Top

Leave the world behind in a garden full of magic and soft colors with this unique and feminine blouse. **The pattern is available as a Hobbii Plus Design [HERE][1].** The lacy stitch pattern and the unusual seaming makes the **Blooming Thistle Top** a perfect addition to your handmade wardrobe. The pattern is great for skilled crocheters and adventurous beginners who want to try something different. It works up fast and works well with the suggested yarn in any color, but it can be made with color gradient yarn too. The possibilities are endless! **Special thanks for my testers for their help:** *Sarah Barratt Lizzie J Borden Laura Evans Gile Kerry Freeman Jo Harvey Christine Heck-Stringfield Roxána Horner Margot Houtman Becky Hummel Dóra Magyar Alexxa Owen Patricia Thomas Rachel Vella Krisztina Vidra* **Difficulty:** Intermediate/Advanced **Size:** XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X but it’s easily adjustable **Finished Measurements:** **XS:** Bust: 76-82 cm; Length from shoulder: 53 cm **S:** Bust: 82-92 cm; Length from shoulder: 54 cm **M:** Bust: 92-102 cm; Length from shoulder: 57 cm **L:** Bust: 102-112 cm; Length from shoulder: 58.5 cm **XL:** Bust: 112-122 cm; Length from shoulder: 59.7 cm **2XL:** Bust: 122-132 cm; Length from shoulder: 61 cm **3XL:** Bust: 132-142 cm; Length from shoulder: 62 cm **4XL:** Bust 142-152 cm; Length from shoulder: 63.5 cm **5XL:** Bust: 152-162 cm; Length from shoulder:64.5 cm **Materials needed:** • 4 mm (G) size hook • **Friends Cotton Silk** *(Antique Rose-53)* by Hobbii in the following quantities: 8/9/10/11/12/13/14/15/16 balls **Total:** 400/450/500/550/600/650/700/750/800 grams **Total yardage: approx.** 1048/1179/1310/1441/1572/1703/1834/1965/2096 yards *(960/1080/1200/1320/1440/1560/1680/1800/1920 metres)* Alternatively, you can use any DK weight yarn that matches gauge. • Yarn needle for sewing and weaving in ends • Scissors • Stitch markers • Tape measure It is available to download as a **photo tutorial** and it has a **print friendly version** too. Also, there are several links to my **support videos on YouTub**e to show you how to make some specific stitches. **US terms** used throughout. **NO CHART/DIAGRAM AVAILABLE!** I hope you’ll love it as much as I loved creating it! ***Happy crocheting!*** *Krisztina* [1]: http://www.mnpa6gtrk.com/DLZ5635/JHRN17S/?uid=11653