Braided Wheat Stitch™ Easy Summer Top

Get ready to crochet your new favorite summer garment - the **Braided Wheat Stitch™ Easy Summer Top**! This beautifully textured piece features the stunning wheat stitch, adding just the right amount of dimension and charm. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike, this pattern is a breeze to make with only two seams needed to finish! Plus, it’s designed for sizes XS-5X with four length options, so you can customize it to fit your style perfectly. **This is a 4-in-1 Pattern! Whether you love lace, fingering, DK, or Worsted weight yarn, you’re covered with written patterns for all four, plus a handy guide to help you use ANY weight yarn you like!** A video tutorial showing the Worsted weight version of the top is included with the pattern. CROCHET HOOK: [I (5.5mm) - or size to meet gauge][1] NOTIONS: [Removable Stitch Markers][2] [Yarn Needle to weave in ends][3] [Scissors][4] [Tape Measure][5] YARN (for WORSTED version): [Herrschners Cottage Cotton][6] 60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic Blend; 207yds/100g YARDAGE: The image sample is size Small & 17 inches in length 17" Length: 789 (919, 1048, 1184, 1184) (1313, 1443, 1579, 1708) 19" Length: 882 (1027, 1172, 1323, 1323) (1468, 1613, 1764, 1909) 21" Length: 975 (1135, 1295, 1463, 1463) (1623, 1782, 1950, 2110) 23" Length: 1068 (1243, 1418, 1602, 1602) (1777, 1952, 2137, 2311) YARN SUBSTITUTIONS (for WORSTED version): [WeCrochet Shine][7] 60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal, 75yds/50g [Lion Brand Color Theory][8] 100% Acrylic, 246yds/100g [Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted][9] 100% Acrylic, 180yds/100g [Lion Brand Made With Love][10] 60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic, 185yds/100g Lace Weight Sample: [Soho Heavenly Cotton][11] Fingering Weight Sample: [WeCrochet Sandscapes][12] DK Weight Sample: [Premier Colorfusion DK][13] ABBREVIATIONS: blo - back loop only ch(s) - chain(s) [Fsc - foundation single crochet][14] RS - right side sc - single crochet sl st - slip stitch st(s) - stitch(es) WS - wrong side GAUGE: 16 sts and 12 rows = 4" by 4" in st pattern Not sure what gauge is? Check out this blog post: [What Is Crochet Gauge and How To Fix It][15] SIZES: XS (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) Finished Bust Measurements: 32 (37.25, 42.5, 48, 48) (53.25, 58.5, 64, 69.25)" SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate We understand that you may want to put your spin on things. If you’re feeling adventurous and want to make tweaks like using different yarn or adjusting sizing, go for it! However, we kindly ask that you take full responsibility for any changes you make. Unfortunately, we cannot support modifications outside of the patterns and video tutorial. Let’s be friends on Social Media! Website: [http://www.brianakdesigns.com/][16] Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/brianakdesigns/][17] Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/BrianaKDesigns/][18] Community Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/BrianaK/][19] Pinterest: [https://www.pinterest.com/brianaKdesigns/boards/][20] YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQxiN8oT3NdwB40iamipSw][21] When sharing projects on social media, I love to see them! Please use #brianakdesigns It is much appreciated and loved! © 2025, Designed by Briana Kepner (Briana K Designs). All Rights Reserved. This design, the pattern, and the images are the property of Briana K Designs. The buyer may use this pattern for personal use and sales of finished items are also permitted, credit given to Briana K Designs is not only greatly appreciated but smiled upon. No part of this document may be reproduced, altered, or distributed in any form, or by any means, without express written permission from Briana Kepner. [1]: https://shrsl.com/3vjm6 [2]: https://shrsl.com/3xv7g [3]: https://shrsl.com/2bor2 [4]: https://shrsl.com/2cibs [5]: https://amzn.to/43t9YRX [6]: https://shrsl.com/4vdnv [7]: https://shrsl.com/2l311 [8]: https://shrsl.com/3to3b [9]: https://shrsl.com/4vexh [10]: https://shrsl.com/4e60p [11]: https://shrsl.com/4vdkl [12]: https://shrsl.com/4vjgq [13]: https://shrsl.com/4vdns [14]: https://youtu.be/-QazGSq7IC4 [15]: https://brianakdesigns.com/what-is-crochet-gauge-and-how-to-fix-it/ [16]: http://www.brianakdesigns.com/ [17]: https://www.instagram.com/brianakdesigns/ [18]: https://www.facebook.com/BrianaKDesigns/ [19]: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BrianaK [20]: https://www.pinterest.com/brianaKdesigns/boards/ [21]: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQxiN8oT3NdwB40iamipSw