Mithril top

The Mithril top is a textured crochet top featuring a crew neck, a slightly tapered body and accented edging. The top is shaped at the armholes and shoulders for an improved fit. Wear the Mithril top year-around; it is great for layering in cooler seasons, worn as a vest or blazer over a shirt. Made in a warm-weather friendly yarn, the top can effortlessly be worn on its own as a causal summer top and it pairs nicely with shorts and skirts. The Mithril top is crocheted sideways, all in one piece with no seaming needed. It works up fairly quick in an easy stitch pattern. As an alternative to the tapered body, the pattern explains how to make the top straight instead. It is also possible to adjust the length of the top. **LANGUAGE** English (US terminology) **SKILL LEVEL** Intermediate. The pattern uses basic stitches (sc, hdc, dc, sl st), and involves shaping (increasing and decreasing). **GAUGE** 16 sts × 12 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4") - in the main pattern repeat **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4) 5, 6 (7, 8, 9) 10 to fit chest measurements between 74-155 cm (29-61") depending on the amount of ease desired. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Chest circumference: 74.5 (84.5, 94.5, 105) 115, 125 (135.5, 145.5, 155.5) 165.5 cm / 29.25 (33.25, 37.25, 41.25) 45.25, 49.25 (53.25, 57.25, 61.25) 65.25 inches. The top is designed to be worn with approximately 0-13 cm (0-5") of positive ease around the chest. Ease is the difference between the garment's finished chest circumference and your body's chest circumference. Length: 53 (53, 55, 55) 57, 57 (58, 58, 60) 60 cm / 21 (21, 21.5, 21.5) 22.5, 22.5 (23, 23, 23.5) 23.5 inches How to change the length is explained in the pattern. Note that yarn amounts change when the pattern is customized. ***MATERIALS*** **YARN** Category 3 : LIGHT weight (DK, light worsted). In a main color, and a secondary color for the accent on the edging. Pattern sample uses: DUO, from Sandnes Garn. 55% Merino, 45% Cotton. Main color: 3011 (almond), Secondary color: 9825 (sunny lime) **YARN AMOUNTS** Main color: 515 (570, 635, 690) 785, 830 (905, 940, 1020) 1050 meters 563 (623, 694, 755) 858, 908 (990, 1028, 1115) 1148 yards Secondary color: 38 (42, 46, 51) 55, 58 (68, 73, 78) 82 meters 42 (46, 50, 56) 60, 63 (74, 80, 85) 90 yards **HOOK** 4.0 mm (US G-6) - or the size needed to obtain gauge **NOTIONS** Stitch markers (at least 6), scissors and a yarn needle to weave in ends. ***OTHER INFO*** The crochet pattern includes: * A guide for choosing a size, including schematic and finished measurements * Complete written directions * Some progress photos * Measurements - both metric and imperial units **LET'S CONNECT** Join me on [Instagram][1] for news and occasional discounts - check out [#mithriltop][2] for more photos of this design Copyright © Camilla Magnusson 2025. All rights reserved. This pattern, all text, and photos are subject to copyright and may not be copied, reproduced, or distributed in any way. This pattern is intended for personal, non-commercial, use only. [1]: https://www.instagram.com/by.camty/ [2]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/search/keyword/?q=%23mithriltop