Midnight Mexican top

You will need: Suggested yarn:

DK yarn in chosen colours. - Knitcraft cotton blend plain DK from Hobbycraft. (100g = 215m)
4.5mm crochet hook (or hook needed to achieve correct tension). - You’ll need: 5(5/5/6/7) x Denim, 1 x Light pink, 1 x Coral, 1 x Yellow,
Yarn needle. Stitch markers. 1 x Lilac.
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Pattern notes: Abbreviations:
This pattern is created by working the fronts and backs separately and joining at the shoulder seams. The front is This pattern is written in UK
worked from the neckline outwards in a U shape. This enables you to adjust the width and length to suit as you crochet terms.
go. The ties and neck edging are then worked onto the neckline. The back is worked from the bottom up in ch = chain
horizontal rows. The sleeves are worked from the cuff up, in the round, and sewn into the side seams. Finally, the st(s) = stitch(es)
remainder of the side seams are sewn up and the stripes are worked in the round to form a tapered hem. sl st = slip stitch
dc = double crochet
Please note: Ch2 counts as first treble throughout this pattern. htr = half treble crochet
tr = treble crochet
Instructions for the 5 sizes are given as follows: XS(S/M/L/XL) tr2tog = treble two stitches
together (decrease)
Measurements XS S M L XL
2tr in nxt st = work two trebles
Your bust 72 – 78cm 82 - 87cm 92 - 97cm 102- 108cm 114 - 120cm into the next stitch (increase)
Skill level –
Garment width 49cm 54cm 59cm 67cm 75cm cluster = 3 trebles worked into
(AFTER WASHING) the same space
Intermediate
Garment length 56cm 56cm 56.5cm 60.5cm 64.5cm cluster sp = space between two
(AFTER WASHING) clusters
ccg = cluster corner group
Sleeve length 34cm
tcg = treble corner group
56/56/56.5/60.5/64.5cm Yarn A – Denim sp(s) = space(s)
17/19/21/23/25 cm
Yarn B – Light pink nxt = next
Yarn C – Coral rtn = return
rep = repeat
Yarn D – Yellow
cont = continue
Yarn E – Lilac
rs = right side
34cm
ws = wrong side
Your colour choices: fo = fasten off
11/11/12/12/13cm
Yarn A – Beg = beginning
Yarn B –
Yarn C – Tension:
Yarn D – 15 trebles x 8.5 rows = 10 cm x
49/54/59/67/75cm Yarn E – 10cm

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Front:
You will start by working a single chain, then add rows of clusters to form the neck slit. You will then continue to work in trebles around the
neck in a U shape, to form the front piece. See chart on nxt page – fig.1. If making a plain colour top, use chart for reference.
ALL SIZES WORK AS FOLLOWS: Using a 4.5mm hook & yarn A, 43ch. Fo.
R1: Attach yarn B to first ch. 2ch (counts as first tr), miss 1 ch, 1 cluster in nxt ch, [miss 2 ch, 1 cluster in nxt ch] 6 times, 2ch, 1 cluster in nxt ch,
2ch, 1 cluster in nxt ch, [miss 2 ch, 1 cluster in nxt ch] 6 times, miss 1 ch, 1tr in last ch, Fo.

From this point on; 1 cluster, 2ch, 1 cluster will be abbreviated to ccg (cluster corner group).
R2: Rtn to beg of row. With rs facing, attach yarn C in sp between 2ch and cluster. 2ch 1tr, [1 cluster in nxt cluster sp] 6 times, ccg in ch sp, ccg
in nxt ch sp, [1 cluster in nxt cluster sp] 6 times, 2tr in sp between last cluster and tr. Fo.

R3: Rtn to beg of row. With rs facing, attach yarn D into top of 2ch. 2ch, [1 cluster in nxt cluster sp] 7 times, ccg in ch sp, 1 cluster in nxt cluster
sp, ccg in ch sp, [1 cluster in nxt cluster sp] 7 times, 1tr in top of last tr. Fo.

R4: Rtn to beg of row. With rs facing, attach yarn E in sp between 2ch and cluster. 2ch 1tr, [1 cluster in nxt cluster sp] 7 times, ccg in ch sp, [1
cluster in nxt cluster sp] 2 times, ccg in ch sp, [1 cluster in nxt cluster sp] 7 times, 2tr in sp between last cluster and tr. Fo.

R5: Rtn to beg of row. With rs facing, attach yarn C into top of 2ch. 2ch, [1 cluster in nxt cluster sp] 8 times, ccg in ch sp, [1 cluster in nxt cluster
sp] 3 times, ccg in ch sp, [1 cluster in nxt cluster sp] 8 times, 1tr in top of last tr. Fo.

R6: Rtn to beg of row. With rs facing, attach yarn D in sp between 2ch and cluster. 2ch 1tr, [1 cluster in nxt cluster sp] 8 times, ccg in ch sp, [1
cluster in nxt cluster sp] 4 times, ccg in ch sp, [1 cluster in nxt cluster sp] 8 times, 2tr in sp between last cluster and tr. Fo.

R7: Rtn to beg of row. With rs facing, attach yarn A into top of 2ch. 2ch, [1 cluster in nxt cluster sp] 9 times, ccg in ch sp, [1 cluster in nxt cluster
sp] 5 times, ccg in ch sp, [1 cluster in nxt cluster sp] 9 times, 1tr in top of last tr. Do not fo. TURN.

Now we will start working in rows of trebles. 2tr, 2ch, 2tr will be abbreviated to tcg (treble corner group).
R8: (WS) Cont with yarn A – 2ch, tr into each st along first edge (31sts), tcg in ch sp, tr into 21sts along bottom, tcg in ch sp, tr into each st up
final edge (33/25/33sts). Turn.

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 23cm

15.5cm

Fig 1.

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Front cont.
Before starting the next row, attach a length of yarn A into the top of the first st of current row & 16ch, Fo. This is so that we can extend the
next row up to the shoulders. See fig 2.
R9: (RS) 17ch, tr into 3rd ch from hook, tr into nxt 14 ch, tr into nxt 33 sts, tcg in ch sp, tr into 25sts along bottom, tcg in ch sp, tr33 up last
edge, tr16 into the attached chain. Turn. (51-29-51 sts).

R10: 2ch, 50tr, tcg in ch sp, 29tr, tcg in ch sp, 51tr. Turn. (53-33-53 sts).
R11- 19: 2ch, tr into each st down edge, tcg in ch sp, tr into each st across base,
tcg in ch sp, tr into each st up last edge. Turn. 16ch

R20: 2ch, 70tr, tcg in ch sp, 69tr, tcg in ch sp, 71tr, turn. (73-73-73 sts).
Size XS only stop here. Fo. (You will extend the length in the hem trim section).

R21: 2ch, 72tr, tcg in ch sp, 73tr, tcg in ch sp, 73tr, turn. (75-77-75 sts).
R22: 2ch, 74tr, tcg in ch sp, 77tr, tcg in ch sp, 75tr, turn. (77-81-77 sts).
Size S only stop here. Fo. (You will extend the length in the hem trim section).

R23: 2ch, 76tr, tcg in ch sp, 81tr, tcg in ch sp, 77tr, turn. (79-85-79 sts).
R24: 2ch, 78tr, tcg in ch sp, 85tr, tcg in ch sp, 79tr, turn. (81-89-81 sts).
Size M only stop here. Fo.

R25: 2ch, 80tr, tcg in ch sp, 89tr, tcg in ch sp, 81tr, turn. (83-93-83 sts).
R26: 2ch, 82tr, tcg in ch sp, 93tr, tcg in ch sp, 83tr, turn. (85-97-85 sts).
R27: 2ch, 84tr, tcg in ch sp, 97tr, tcg in ch sp, 85tr, turn. (87-101-87 sts). Fig 2.
Size L only stop here. Fo.

R28: 2ch, 86tr, tcg in ch sp, 101tr, tcg in ch sp, 87tr, turn. (89-105-89 sts)
R29: 2ch, 88tr, tcg in ch sp, 105tr, tcg in ch sp, 89tr, turn. (91-109-91 sts).
R30: 2ch, 90tr, tcg in ch sp, 109tr, tcg in ch sp, 91tr, turn. (93-113-93 sts).
Size XL only stop here. Fo.

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Back:
Using yarn A, 73(81/89/101/113)ch.
R1: Tr into 3rd ch from hook, tr into each ch to end. Total 72(80/88/100/112)sts.
R2: 2ch, (counts as first st) 71(79/87/99/111)tr. Turn
Rep previous row 38(41/43/46/50) times. Turn. (After a few rows, check the back is the same width as front. If not, adjust tension or st count).
Shape neckline: 2ch, 20(24/28/34/40)tr, fo. Count 21(25/29/35/41)sts in from left side & attach yarn to top of st. 2ch, 20(24/28/34/40)tr. Fo.

With right sides facing in, pin SHOULDER seams, matching up sts. Using a yarn needle and matching yarn, sew up using running stitch or
other suitable stitch.

Make tassels:
1. Find a flat object approx. 11cm long. Using yarn B, 3. Secure again with a knot 1cm from top.
wrap yarn over both sides of object 25 times. 4. Smooth out tassel and cut loops.
2. Secure at the top with a knot and slide off. 5. Trim tassel to 9cm. Make a second tassel in yarn C.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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Neck edging and ties:
Weave in all ends around neckline. With RS facing, attach yarn A to corner of neckline on right side (see fig 3), and sl st evenly around neckline
(you may wish to use a bigger hook for this, to make it easier to work into your sl sts). Work approx. 15sts across right front neck, 17sts up
right side neck, 30sts across back neck, 17sts down left side neck and 15sts across left front neck. Fo.

Using 4.5mm hook, attach yarn A to top of first tassel and 70ch. Dc into first sl st on right side of front neck, dc into every sl st around neckline
until you reach end of left front neck, 70ch. Fo. Leave a tail and use this to attach to second tassel. Weave in ends.

Ch70

9cm

Join ch70 here

Tip: Use hair straighteners or an iron to straighten tassels. (Only recommended for cotton
Fig 3.
or cotton blend yarn).

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Sleeves:
The sleeves are worked in the round, turning after every row from R9 onwards.
Using yarn A, 32(34/35/36/38)ch. Join to first ch with a sl st.
R1: 2ch, tr into each ch. Join with a sl st. Total 32(34/35/36/38)sts. Fo.

R2 - Size XS only: Attach yarn B into top of any tr. 2ch 2tr into top of same st, miss 2 sts, 1 cluster
into top of nxt st, [miss 1 st, 1 cluster into top of nxt st] 3 times, miss 2 sts, 1 cluster into top of nxt
st, [miss 1 st, 1 cluster into top of nxt st] 2 times, miss 2 sts, 1 cluster into top of nxt st, [miss 1 st, 1
cluster into top of nxt st] 3 times, miss 2 sts, 1 cluster into top of nxt st, miss 1 st, 1 cluster into top
of nxt st, join with a sl st into top of first st. Fo. Total 14 clusters.

R2 - Size S only: Attach yarn B into top of any tr. 2ch 2tr into top of same st, miss 2 sts, 1 cluster into top of nxt st, [miss 1 st, 1 cluster into top
of nxt st] 3 times, miss 2 sts, 1 cluster into top of nxt st, [miss 1 st, 1 cluster into top of nxt st] 3 times, miss 2 sts, 1 cluster into top of nxt st,
[miss 1 st, 1 cluster into top of nxt st] 3 times, miss 2 sts, 1 cluster into top of nxt st, miss 1 st, 1 cluster into top of nxt st, join with a sl st into
top of first st. Fo. Total 15 clusters.

R2 - Size M only: Attach yarn B into top of any tr. 2ch 2tr into top of same st, miss 2 sts, 1 cluster into top of nxt st, [miss 1 st, 1 cluster into top
of nxt st] 4 times, miss 2 sts, 1 cluster into top of nxt st, [miss 1 st, 1 cluster into top of nxt st] 5 times, miss 2 sts, 1 cluster into top of nxt st,
[miss 1 st, 1 cluster into top of nxt st] 3 times, join with a sl st into top of first st. Fo. Total 16 clusters.

R2 - Size L only: Attach yarn B into top of any tr. 2ch 2tr into top of same st, miss 2 sts, 1 cluster into top of nxt st, [miss 1 st, 1 cluster into top
of nxt st] 7 times, miss 2 sts, 1 cluster into top of nxt st, [miss 1 st, 1 cluster into top of nxt st] 7 times, join with a sl st into top of first st. Fo.
Total 17 clusters.

R2 - Size XL only: Attach yarn B into top of any tr. 2ch 2tr into top of same st, miss 2 sts, 1 cluster into top of nxt st, [miss 1 st, 1 cluster into top
of nxt st] 8 times, miss 2 sts, 1 cluster into top of nxt st, [miss 1 st, 1 cluster into top of nxt st] 7 times, join with a sl st into top of first st. Fo.
Total 18 clusters.

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R3: Attach yarn C into any cluster sp, 2ch, 2tr into same cluster sp, *1 cluster into nxt cluster sp, rep from *to end, join with a sl st into top of
first st. Fo. Total 14(15/16/17/18) clusters.

R4: Work as R3 in yarn D. R5: Work as R3 in yarn E. R6: Work as R3 in yarn B. R7: Work as R3 in yarn C. R8: Work as R3 in yarn A, but do not fo.

R9: 2ch, [1tr into nxt 9/10/11/9/10sts, 2tr into nxt st] 3/3/3/4/4 times, 1tr into nxt 10/10/10/9/8sts, 2tr into last st, join with a sl st into top of
first st. TURN. Total 46(49/52/56/59)sts.

R10: 2ch, 1tr into every st. Join with a sl st into top of first st. TURN. Total 46(49/52/56/59)sts.

Size XS only: Continue to work Rows 11 – 29, but inc by 1 st on rows 13, 17, 21, 24 & 27, by working 2ch & 1tr into same st, at the start of
those rows. Remember to turn at the end of each row. Fo. Total 29 rows & 51 sts.

Size S only: Continue to work Rows 11 – 29, but inc by 1 st on rows 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 26 & 28, by working 2ch & 1tr into same st, at the start
of those rows. Remember to turn at the end of each row. Fo. Total 29 rows & 56 sts.

Size M only: Continue to work Rows 11 – 29, but inc by 1 st on rows 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27 & 28, by working 2ch & 1tr into same st,
at the start of those rows. Remember to turn at the end of each row. Fo. Total 29 rows & 62 sts.

Size L only: Continue to work Rows 11 – 29, but inc by 1st on rows 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 & 28, by working 2ch & 1tr into
same st, at the start of those rows. Remember to turn at the end of each row. Fo. Total 29 rows & 68 sts.

Size XL only: Continue to work Rows 11 – 29, but inc by 1st on rows 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 & 28, by working
2ch & 1tr into same st, at the start of those rows. Remember to turn at the end of each row. Fo. Total 29 rows & 75 sts.

Work second sleeve alike.

*The sleeves can be lengthened by adding extra rows without increasing after R29.

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Sewing together:
Mark centre of sleeve top with a stitch marker (see fig 4). Turn top WS out. Keep sleeve RS out and place sleeve inside top, inserting top of
sleeve into side seam. With RS of body and sleeve facing each other, line up stitch marker with shoulder seam (See Fig 5). Pin sleeve top along
edge of main body, ensuring that you don’t stretch the sleeve and that both sides are even. Sew in place using running stitch and a yarn
needle.
Still with RS facing in, pin side seams together and sew in place using same method (see fig 6). Turn through to RS.

Shoulder seam

Fig. 4 Mark here

RS
Side seam

Increases should be on the underside of

Sleeve.
Fig. 5 Fig. 6

Hem:
Sizes XS & S are going to extend the length and then ALL SIZES will work the hem trim of 3 rows (approx. 2.5cm). Other sizes may extend the
length also if desired, simply follow the instructions below:
Sizes XS & S only: With RS facing out, turn garment upside down and attach A to any side seam. 2ch, tr into each st all the way around the
hem. Join into top of 2ch with a sl st. TURN. Rep this row 4 times for XS. (2 times for S). Fo.

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Hem trim:
Still with RS facing out, turn garment upside down and attach yarn B to any side seam. You should have 145(161/177/201/225)sts around the
hem. You are going to decrease slightly to taper the hem in. If you wish to keep your hem straight then simply work into every stitch without
decreasing. Work all the way around as follows:
Size XS: 2ch, [4tr, tr2tog] 23 times, 4tr, tr2tog, join into top of 2ch with a sl st. Fo. (122tsts)
Size S: 2ch, 2tr, tr2tog, [4tr, tr2tog] 26 times, join into top of 2ch with a sl st. Fo. (135tsts)
Size M: 2ch, tr2tog, [4tr, tr2tog] 29 times, join into top of 2ch with a sl st. Fo. (148tsts)
Size L: 2ch, [4tr, tr2tog] 30 times, [3tr, tr2tog] 4 times, join into top of 2ch with a sl st. Fo. (168tsts)
Size XL: 2ch, [4tr, tr2tog] 34 times, [3tr, tr2tog] 4 times, join into top of 2ch with a sl st. Fo. (188tsts)

Next row: Attach yarn C into top of last st. 2ch, tr into nxt st, tr into each st around hem.
Join to top of 2ch with a sl st. Fo.
Final row: Attach yarn E into top of last st. 2ch, htr into nxt st, htr into each st around hem.
Join to top of 2ch with a sl st. Fo.

Weave in any ends, block your work gently and then enjoy your new top!

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