Stars Lace Top

 

Hi there!

Ready to make a beautiful lacy top?

This guide will take you through each step. The final result will be a perfect summer top, ideal for beginners or intermediate crocheters. In just a few days, you’ll finish it and wear it proudly!

 

 

 

The top is worked vertically, starting with a long chain. You’ll work both panels at the same time, saving time and making sure the result is even.

First, you’ll work rows for the left shoulder, then divide the panel in half to create the back of the neckline. After that, you’ll work the rows for the front neckline. In the end, you’ll join the two panels and create the right shoulder. The result will be a big rectangle with a hole in the middle for the neckline. Then, you’ll make the sleeves and finally add finishing touches to the collar, sleeves, and bottom edge of the top.

 

 

 

Mixed yarn (cotton, acrylic, polyester, and sequins – from @filationline)

You can use any yarn you like. For a shiny and special effect, choose yarn with lurex or sequins(paillettes.)

 

Crochet hook: 3.5 mm 

 

Yarn: about 180 meters per 50 grams, size M-L (about 290 grams total)

 

Yarn with lurex or sequins for extra sparkle.

 

 

Stitches used (US terms):

 

ch (chain)

 

dc (double crochet)

 

sk (skip)

 

yo-yarn over

 

tr (treble crochet)

 

sc (single crochet)

 

3picot (three-picot stitch)

 

 

 

 Start with a chain that is a multiple of 4 + 1.

 

 Row 1:Chain 4 (ch4), yarn over 3 times.

 

Skip 4 chains, insert hook in the 5th, pull up a loop, and close 2 loops.

 

Yarn over, skip 1 chain, insert hook, pull up a loop, and close 2 loops at a time until only 1 loop remains.

 

Ch1, insert hook into the 2 loops in the center of the element, and close 2 loops at a time.

 

Ch1, skip 1 chain, and repeat the element. End the row with 1 tr.

 

Row 2:Ch4, then 1 tr, ch1, skip 1 stitch from the row below.

 

Repeat the element to the end. Finish with ch1, 2 tr.

 

Keep repeating the rows in this pattern to create the star design.