Mimic Top

Mimic is designed with a wavy fan pattern that ripples out from the center towards either edge in a mirror image. It’s a quick make with a captivating self-shading yarn which we know you’ll love. Is this top too good to be true, or simply the next treasured pattern in your queue? You’ll have to make it to find out! **SKILL** Crochet **DIFFICULTY** Easy **SIZES** Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) Shown in Extra Small size with approx 2” of negative ease. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Chest: 30¼ (33¾, 37¼, 41, 44½) (48, 51½, 55, 58¾)” Length: 17¼ (17½, 17¼, 19¼, 19¼) (19¼, 21½, 21½, 21½)” **MATERIALS** [**Universal Yarn** *Sandcastle*][1] (46% cotton, 43% linen, 11% silk; 50g/115 yds) • 105 Driftwood – 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) (9, 10, 10, 11) skeins Hook: US Size G/6 (4 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge Notions: Tapestry needle **GAUGE** 19 sts x 9 rows = 4” in pattern Save time, check your gauge. **PATTERN NOTES** This top is constructed with two identical halves which are then seamed together with slip stitches to create a visible seam. Each half starts with making two small panels, which are both joined to continue adding width for the shoulders. Each half is then seamed in the center to create a Front and Back, then is seamed up the sides of each edge to create the top. Please note that size 4x makes the most of 10 skeins of Sandcastle. You may wish to purchase an extra skein of yarn as insurance. This pattern uses US crochet terminology. [1]: https://universalyarn.com/products/sandcastle