Zena Top

PDF pattern for the Zena Top crochet pattern + pattern look book. About the Pattern: TOP VERSION- does not include dress instructions. Zena Top is a crochet blouse with a wide neck silhouette, and three-quarter length sleeves. The pattern begins by working in the round, bottom up, with waist shaping along the body of the top. After the body section is complete, the bust and the back is worked up together, then separate to work up the straps. Sleeves are worked in the round along the arm holes.The pattern is intermediate level, and is written in English using US crochet terminology. Recreating/ redistributing this pattern into a tutorial of any kind is strictly prohibited. You may sell your finished top but please credit the pattern. Sizing *This pattern is not a traditional graded pattern* It is made- to-measurements (M2M), which means you can recreate a top that fits to your exact measurements. This pattern does not require you to match gauge, and can be made using any yarn between lace & sport weight + the corresponding hook size. Required Materials * Body section yarn: lace weight held double (0), fingering weight (1), or sport weight (2) * yardage will differ per size, refer to p. 2-4 for different examples of yardage * Neckline detailing yarn: lace weight, fingering weight, crochet thread, or dmc thread * Hook size: (the larger the hook= less opaque sts ) 2.5 - 3.5 mm for lace weight double held or fingering, 3.0- 4.0 mm hook for sport weight (body), and 1.0 mm smaller than your yarns recommended hook size (neckline detail) : I used a 2.5 (body) & 1.5 mm (neckline) * Measuring tape, tapestry needle, scissors, 6~10 stitch markers * optional: elastic sewing thread for extra neckline support Materials I used: (Check out testers versions & yardage estimates) White version: Made using 2.5 mm hook & 1.5 mm hook for details 1750 yds of Artiste Cotton Crochet Thread in color 102. * lace weight held double: 5 skeins total