Posh Pooch Designs : Gradient Grace Top Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach

Gradient Grace Top

Crochet Pattern

By Sara Sach Of Posh Pooch Designs

The Gradient Grace Top Is a very easy Crochet

Pattern. Once you stitch up the first few rows,

it basically a one row repeat. You just follow

the stitches for your size.

It's the Yarn that gives this crochet pattern

its elegant look.

The Gradient Grace Top is Designed

using 2 Cakes of The New Premier Yarn

called Gradient Anti pilling Everyday

Worsted Yarn.

I used The Black Tones and Pink Tones.

It is soft, luxurious and sturdy yarn.

It has lovely drape.

It is the perfect yarn For

My New Crochet Pattern release

The Gradient Grace top.

Here is the Yarn information from the

Premier Yarn Web Site:

10 colors
100% Anti-Pilling Acrylic
7oz/200 g, 360yds/330m
#4 Medium Weight
Machine washable and dryable
Crochet gauge: US Size I-9 (5.5 mm), 12 sc x 15 rows = 4"
Knit gauge: US Size 8 (5 mm), 18 sts & 24 rows = 4”
Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® Certified: approved and tested for 350+ harmful substances to keep you and your family safe

MY Premier Yarn LINK

Click The "NEW" Tab

I am so happy with the way the

new pattern stitched up.

The Gradient colors are a gorgeous with

long subtle color changes.

It includes 5 sizes,

Small (Medium, Large, Extra Large, 2 X)

It's roomy comfy fit.

Perfect for over a tank top, or dress.

Would even look pretty as a swim suit cover.

See The Video On My Crochet Youtube

Channel At This LINK

Gradient Grace Top Crochet Pattern

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Skill: Easy To Moderate

Materials:
Crochet Hook – I/ 5.5 MM
Yarn – Medium (4) Premier Gradient Anti-pilling 5 oz. – Black Tones (C2)
Premier Gradient Anti-pilling 5 oz. – Pink Tones (C2)
400 – 600 yards depending on size
Yarn Needle

Stitch marker

Tape Measure

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Double Crochet (dc)
Skip (sk)
Space (sp)
V Stitch (Vst) – (dc, ch1, dc in the same st)

Sizes: Small (Medium, Large, Extra Large, 2 X)
(About 16 (18, 20, 22, 24 inches across shoulders)
Pattern written in Small, other sizes in Parenthesis.

Notes:
Ch3 Counts as a Double Crochet

Pattern:
Make 2, A Front and A Back Piece.
We are starting at the bottom of each piece and
working our way to the top.

R: 1 – Ch 60 (68, 76, 84, 92) 1 dc in the 4^th ch from the hook,
1 dc in each ch across, turn, Ch 3
(58, 66, 74, 82, 90 dcs).

R: 2 – Ch 3 counts as 1^st dc, 1 dc in each dc across,
turn ch3 (58, 66, 74, 82, 90 dcs).

R: 3 – Repeat R: 2

R: 4 – Ch 3 counts as 1^st dc, 1 dc in the next 3 dc, ch2
*Sk the next 2, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc*
Repeat From * to * Across Row,
sk next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of the last 4 dc, turn, ch3
(4 dcs, (12, 14, 16, 18, 20 sets of sk2, 2dcs) ch2, 4dcs)

R: 5 - Ch 3 counts as 1^st dc, 1 dc in the next 3 dc,
*ch2, Vst between the next 2 dc*
Repeat From * to * Across Row,
Ch2, 1 dc in the last 4 dc, turn, ch 3
(4 dcs, (12, 14, 16, 18, 20 V sts, 2dcs) ch2, 4dcs)

R: 6 - Ch 3 counts as 1^st dc, 1 dc in the next 3 dc,
*ch2, Vst in the ch1 sp of the next Vst*
Repeat From * to * Across Row,
Ch2, 1 dc in the last 4 dc, turn, ch 3
(4 dcs, (12, 14, 16, 18, 20 V sts, 2dcs) ch2, 4dcs)

R: 7 – R: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40) –Repeat R: 6
Remember if you want more length, continue to Repeat R: 6

I changed color yarn half was through.

R: 33 (35, 37, 39, 41) – Top Trim –
1 dc in each dc,
*2dc in the ch 2 sp, 1 dc in each of the dc of the Vst*
Repeat From * to * across,
Do not dc in the ch1 sps,
2 dc in the ch2 sp, 1 dc in the last 4 dc, turn, ch3
Do not dc in the ch1 sps,
58, 66, 74, 82, 90 dcs).

R: 34 (36, 38, 40, 42) – 1 dc in each dc, turn ch3
58, 66, 74, 82 dcs).

R: 35 (37, 39, 41, 43) - 1 dc in each dc, tie off, weave in your ends.
58, 66, 74, 82 dcs).

Repeat R ;1 - R: 35

Place the 2 pieces together at the top.

Top - Wrong Side out

Join yarn to one side, sc going through the front
and the back of the top,
Stitching 10 (12, 14, 16, 18) sc,

Sc only working through the front of the top until only

10 (12, 14 16, 18) stitches remain,
Again, stitch sc going through the front and the back of the pieces.

Slst back across those 10 (12, 14 16, 18) stitches,

Sc across the back opening of the piece,

Slst across the beginning 10 (12, 14 16, 18) stitches,
Tie off and weave in your ends.