Askew Top

Whether a ribbed tank is a wardrobe staple for you or not, Askew Top is sure to become a summer favorite. With its tilting raised stitches and casual feel the top is certain to add some playfulness to many of your outfits. Pair this cute summer top with denim shorts for a casual beach look. You can off course dress it up with some light colored slacks for an evening out look. ____ My current measurements Chest 32.5” Waist - 28.75” Wearing size 2 which gives me a comfortable fit. _ Construction The top is crocheted in from side to side in two panels. Before seaming we pick up sts at the top of the panel to add our straps and mock short rows. Then block each panel, once dry we seam the sides. **Materials** Yarn: Daily Dally from Wecrochet  Fiber - 70% Pima Cotton, 20% Bamboo, 10% Hemp  Yards/grams - 109 / 50  size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 grams 210 250 295 326 390 425 455 490 Yards 456 545 643 711 851 926.5 / 992 / 1068.25 Skein 5 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 Pattern was also tested with acrylic/wool blend and coboo Hook size - 4.5mm clover amour **Chest Measurements** 32 36 42 45 53 57 61 65 More sizing details - https://crochetcakes.com/2026/04/29/askew-top-crochet-summer-top/ **Abbreviations - US terms** ch - chain sc - single crochet dc - double crochet fdc - foundation double crochet fptr - front post treble dc2tog - dc decrease Sk - skip St(s) - sts Rs - right side facing Rem - remaining **Skill level - Intermediate** picking up sts increasing decreasing working into rows seaming