Dolly Top

Dolly top is a dainty everyday essential that can be dressed up or down. The Dolly Top pattern is written in English, uses US Crochet Terminology, and is suitable for advanced beginners. The pattern is made to personal measurements, it can be recreated to fit any measurement. **Redistribution, unauthorized copying, or commercial use is strictly prohibited without prior written consent. Selling the finished top is allowed if credit is given to this pattern* Materials needed: * Yarn size- any yarn between the size of; fingering weight (4 ply) to light weight (8 ply) * staying between these sizes is a requirement, using a smaller or larger size yarn weight will alter the length of the increases & effect the overall look/fit. * Yarn Material- any material will work- (my recommendations) choose something soft & breathable; cotton, bamboo, viscose yarn/ blends, merino wool * 3.0mm hook- size up (3.5mm at most) for looser sts- & size down (2.5 mm at most) for tighter sts * at least 8 stitch markers * Measuring tape * Tapestry needle * Scissors What I used/ my yardage: Tank version: 3.0mm hook 580 yards of light weight(size 3) - Lion Brand Coboo Yarn, White, 3.5oz/100g ( ~2 skeins) Cap sleeve version: 3.0mm hook & 540 yards of fingering weight (size 1)- CaMaRose- organic cotton & merino blend (2010 ROSA ØKOLOGISK SOMMERULD GOTS) * I do not recommend this yarn because its a bit itchy- but fingering yardage for example- 3 skeins Refer to last two pictures on listing to see tester pages for examples of materials & yardage Do not hesitate to email any questions regarding the pattern to natssrecord@gmail.com