Crochet Tops to Make for the Summer
A huge crocheted granny square makes a unique and beautiful summer tank top. Granny squares are easy to make. Even if you've never crocheted before, this top is simple enough to be a first project. By the time you're done, you'll be a granny square pro!
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Things You'll Need
- 1 skein worsted weight yarn
- G crochet hook
- 1/2 yard knit fabric
- Needle
- Thread
Instructions
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Make the Granny Square
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Chain seven and slip stitch into a circle.
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Chain two and double crochet twice into the center circle. Chain one and double crochet three times into the center circle.
Chain one and double crochet three times into the center circle. Chain three and double crochet three times into the center circle. Repeat this twice.
Chain one and double crochet into the center circle. Chain three and slip stitch to close the round.
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Chain three and double crochet three times into the first chain one space. Chain one and double crochet three times into the chain three loop. Chain three and double crochet three times into the same loop. Chain one. Repeat this twice more.
Chain one and double crochet three times into the next chain one space. Chain one and double crochet three times into the next chain three loop. Chain three and double crochet twice into the same loop. Slip stitch to close the round.
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Chain three and double crochet twice into the first chain one space. Double crochet into each of the next three double crochet stitches. Double crochet twice into the chain one space. Chain one and double crochet three times into the three-chain loop. Chain three and double crochet three times into same chain three loop. Chain one and repeat all once. Slip stitch to close the round.
Repeat this round ten times. Hold the square to your body with one corner toward your chin to make sure that it will wrap around. Add rows if necessary.
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Start at one corner and make a chain of 25 stitches. Slip stitch into the eighteenth stitch from the corner. Try the top on to make sure your head will fit through the resulting loop before cutting the yarn. Add or subtract stitches if necessary until you are happy with its length. Tie off and cut yarn.
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Attach yarn to one side corner and chain for 7 inches. Single crochet back along the length and tie off at the body of the top. Repeat this at the opposite corner. These are the back ties.
Finish Top
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Cut a square of fabric the same measurements as your granny square. Knit fabric won't unravel and so it won't need hemming. Cut the square of fabric 1/2 inch on all sides larger than the granny square and sew a hem around all four sides if you use regular cotton weave.
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Lay the granny square over the fabric, with the wrong sides facing. Slip stitch around the edges to attach the liner to the granny square.
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Slip the neck loop over your head and tie the sides around your back to wear your new top.
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References
- Photo Credit crochet image by Lytse from Fotolia.com
