Billie top

**Description:** Billie Top is a light and airy crocheted top with a boat neckline and a slightly cropped fit. It is worked seamlessly from the top down: first back and forth across the upper back and front pieces to shape the neckline and shoulders, then joined and continued in the round for the body. The pattern is suitable for both beginners wanting to try their hand at crocheting a top, and more experienced makers looking for a quick and satisfying project. **Sizes**: XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL **Bust circumference:** 82 (87) 92 (97) 102 (112) 122 (132) 142 cm. **Size Guide:** The Billie Top is designed approximately 0-3 cm of positive ease. The sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL correspond to a bust measurement (taken directly on the body) of 75-80 (80–85) 85–90 (90–95) 95–100 (100–110) 110–120 (120–130) 130–140 cm. Be sure to measure yourself before getting started to ensure you choose the correct size. For example, if your bust measures 89 cm, you should choose size S (with a finished bust width of 92 cm), as this gives the intended positive ease of approximately 0-3 cm. **Materials**: 250 (250) 250 (300) 300 (300) 350 (350) 400 g of Mandarin Petit by Sandnes (50 g = 180 m) OR 250 (250) 250 (300) 300 (350) 350 (400) 400 g of Rainbow Cotton 8/4 by Hobbii (50 g = 160 m) OR 250 (250) 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (350) 400 g of Cotton 8/4 by Mayflower (50 g = 170 m). OR: Any type of fingering weight yarn (8/4), with a yardage of approx. 160–180 m per 50 g. Will do. **Suggested Hook Size**: 3.5 mm **Gauge**: 25 sts x 16 rows per 10 x 10 cm in the lacy pattern using a 3.5 mm crochet hook. **The pattern is written in US crochet terms.**