With Phildar Phil Coton 3, you can crochet not only soft cuddly toys, blankets, and accessories, but also this cool summer top! Because you’re crocheting with this cotton yarn, the top is very sturdy, which gives it a cool look. The large armholes make this cool summer top playful (and breezy!). Choose your 4 favorite colors and crochet this lovely summer piece. Read on and check out the Free Crochet Pattern.
Phildar Phil Coton 3 is a popular crochet yarn that offers endless possibilities. This stylish summer top feels soft against the skin because the yarn is enriched with aloe vera. Did you make a mistake? You can easily undo it, because Phil Coton 3 is very strong and doesn’t split.
Tools & Supplies:
Crochet Hook No. 3
And the following yarns:
| Yarn | colors | a) 34/36 | b) 38/40 | c) 42/44 | d) 46/48 | e) 50/52 |
| Phil Coton 3 | Pin | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Phil Coton 3 | Azur | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Phil Coton 3 | Ecru | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Phil Coton 3 | Safran | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
Stitches used:
l. = chain
stitch = single
crochet = stitch
dst. = treble crochet
Triple Double Crochet
Cross stitch = (see stitch chart)
The number of double crochets is a multiple of 3, plus 1 chain stitch at each end.
Round 1: 1 ch., then all sc.
2nd row: 4 ch. = 1 treble crochet, *2 yarn overs, insert Crochet Hook into next stitch, pull through 1 loop, 1 yarn over, pull yarn through both loops, skip 1 single crochet, 1 yarn over, insert Crochet Hook into next stitch, pull through 1 loop, °1 yarn over, pull the yarn through 2 loops°, repeat from ° to ° 4 times in total; 1 ch., 1 yarn over, insert the Crochet Hook into the intersection of the 2 double crochets, pull through 1 loop, 1 yarn over, pull the yarn through 2 loops, 1 yarn over, pull the Crochet Hook through the last 2 loops*, repeat from * to *, end with 1 double crochet.
Round 3: 1 ch., then all sc. Repeat rounds 2 and 3.
TIP: You'll get the best results if you crochet this cool summer top with chain stitches. If you crochet it (too) tightly, the top won't drape as well.
Stripes:
*6 rows in Pin, 6 rows in Azur, 6 rows in Ecru, and 6 rows in Safran*, repeat from *to* until you’ve reached the desired height for your top. We repeated this 3 times in total. But you might be satisfied or have reached the desired height after just 2 repetitions. We finish with Safran and use it to finish the sleeves as well.
Gauge swatch:
11 motifs (i.e., 33 sts) in stockinette stitch, Crochet Hook no. 3 = 14 stitches.
10 cm stockinette stitch, ribbed, stockinette stitch, Crochet Hook size 3 = 10 rounds.
Free Crochet Pattern for a Cool Summer Top
Back and front panels:
Chain a chain of a) 116 sts. - b) 122 sts. - c) 131 sts. – d) 140 sts. e) 155 sts. using a size 3 Crochet Hook in the color "Pin" and work in single crochet (see the count chart and stitches used).
You have a) 38 motifs - b) 40 motifs - c) 43 motifs – d) 46 motifs e) 51 motifs.
At 13 cm (13 rows) to total height, increase 1 motif on the left side. Work 2 rows (see count pattern), then crochet 2 rows straight and increase on both sides: 5 times 1 motif over 2 rows.
You have a) 50 designs - b) 52 designs - c) 55 designs – d) 58 designs e) 63 designs.
When the piece measures 25 cm (25 rows) from the start, mark the edge stitches to indicate the armholes.
At a) 60.5 cm (61 rows) - b) 62.5 cm (63 rows) - c) 62.5 cm (63 rows) – d) 64.5 cm (65 rows) e) 64.5 cm (65 rows) total height, cast off. Mark the center: a) b) 62 sts – c) 63 sts – d) 62 sts – e) 63 sts to indicate the neckline.
Crochet the second piece, which is the same as the first.
Finish:
Starting at the bottom of each piece, using a size 3 Crochet Hook in the color "Pin," work 3 rounds of double crochets on a) 110 sts. - b) 117 sts. - c) 126 sts. - d) 135 sts. - e) 148 sts.
Sew the shoulder and side seams up to the markings.
In the armholes, work 2 rows of single crochet using a size 3 Crochet Hook and the color Safran.
We can't wait to see your cool crocheted summer top! Share a photo of it here on our Facebook page or on Instagram using #Yarnplaza.
