Butterfly Motif Summer Top Free Crochet Pattern. A delicate summer top built around a striking butterfly motif. The main piece is worked in soft cotton with gold-accented edges, joined and shaped with an airy irregular mesh. Filet-mesh straps complete the look for a light, elegant warm-weather piece.
Size: 42/44
You will need:
– 200 g light-blue yarn (100% cotton)
– A small amount of gold yarn (96% viscose, 4% lurex)
– Crochet hook 2.5 mm
Instructions
1. Butterfly Motif
Crochet the butterfly according to the chart using the blue yarn.
Edge the motif with gold yarn using half double crochet (hdc).
2. Shaping the Front
Make a full-size paper pattern.
Place the butterfly on it and surround it with irregular mesh, incorporating wrapped double crochets where needed to shape and stabilize the fabric.
3. Straps
Work the straps in filet mesh (1 dc, 1 ch):
– Wide strap: 18 stitches wide
– Narrow strap: 5 stitches wide
4. Back Panel
Work the back of the top in irregular mesh to match the front style.
- • = 1в. п.; = • = 1 ch (chain stitch);
- ^ = 1соед. ст.; = ^ = 1 sl st (slip stitch);
- † = 1ст. с/н.; = † = 1 dc (double crochet);
- 3^ = арка из 3в. п.; = 3^ = arch of 3 ch (chain-3 space);
- 5^ = арка из 5в. п. = 5^ = arch of 5 ch (chain-5 space).