always remember, age is just a number! im almost 30 and i will always admire and look up to older ppl who confidently wear whatever they like and they look good wearing it. i bet you’re gunna look amazing in this top! im totally new to crochet, almost finished my first two projects (one top and a bikini top) and am using cotton yarn for both. ive tried making a few tops using acrylic yarn and ive either pulled them apart or just stopped altogether. im in australia and summer is coming up. cotton is the only way, especially because i struggle in the heat 😅

@@ashieez24 you’re such a sweetheart 🥰 and you are so right 👍 Have a joyful nice day 😘🌺❤️

Thank you for the feedback! It’s very helpful 😊 I’ve been working on making sure everything is measurement based going forward so that it’s easier!

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much for your kind words and support 🥹🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼 going forward I’m making patterns that would use measurements so it’s easier to tailor to your size! I used my own measurements for this top and it fits like a size xs/small! For this top, you can increase the length of the strap by multiples of 4 to create a longer strap. I would also measure the distance from your side (where the edge of the lace strap would be) to around your nipple for the first ridge. I would follow the pattern but add more rows (if you decide to add more increases make sure it adds up in the end so that the stitch count is even for the mesh row!). For the side panel, I would add an extra row or two at the end with no decreases. For the back panel maybe start with a chain foundation of about 3-3.5” and continue the pattern until you have the same height from the bottom of the top to the top of where you attached the strap to the back panel… I hope this makes sense! If it doesn’t feel free to ask more questions and I will gladly answer them all!!

@@petpetcrochets Very exciting! Can you tell me what size you made this pattern for reference!

@@rosbenz224 It’s about a xs/small, my bust is 32A for reference but theres a bit of room so it’s not super tight!

Hello! I replied to a comment below on how to increase the size. My bust size is a 32a however the yarn stretches so there is room. The front portion of the top from armpit to armpit is about 11 inches. The side panel is about 4 inches. The back panel (including the lace strap) is around 10 inches across the top widest portion. Please let me know if you have any other questions I'll be glad to answer.

@@petpetcrochets Thank you soo much for your reply !! I only need to make it a little bigger for my precious daughter in law - I will go look for your instructions - can't wait to get started on this project (along with the 6 other's I'm doing as well 😁) 😍

Any luck?

Hi, the details of the yarn is shown in the video as well as the materials! It’s 100% mercerized cotton from the brand Patons and I use two hooks, 2.25 and 1.9mm hooks 😊

You can add to the strap by multiples of 8 to make it longer and work the base of the top up high so it won’t be short! Also add more rows for the base and back of the top

Hi! I should have said this in the video but for the mesh row I did not work into the turning chain… previously we have been counting that stitch on the top of the turning chain so it would be a total of 58 stitches, however, for the mesh we work the last stitch and do not work in the turning chain. Sorry for the confusion, I hope that makes sense!

For the lace strap you can go up or down by multiples of 8 until it is your size! I added the ribbing detail when I got to around my nipple line, so depending on where that is for you, you can add more rows. For the middle of the top, add rows until you get enough coverage for your bust. For the back panel, I would wrap a tape measure across the waist area or where you want the top to end and take down that measurement. Then measure what you have for the front panel and subtract that measurement to get your starting chain measurements. From there you can increase more rows if necessary until the back panel is enough coverage….I hope this all makes sense!

@petpetcrochets thank you and yes it does xx

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I used almost 3 balls of yarn so around 150g

@@petpetcrochets thank you

Done! 💗

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