Crochet Plum Pretty Top
Hook up my Plum Pretty Top and look stylish while keeping warm!
This pattern is based off Jeanne Steinhilber's Nightberry Shawl pattern. I'm more of a top/sweater person, so I asked Jeanne if I could design a top based on her pattern. I was very happy when she said yes!
I think it is fair to say that I'm obsessed with any and all Caron Cakes, but I have to admit that the Big Cakes are my favourite. I love the feel of the yarn and how it looks crocheted -- especially in clothing. I love how it drapes and all the fabulous colourways. I especially love that it's 100% acrylic and that there is SO. MUCH. YARN. in one cake! In fact, there is so much yarn in a Big Cake, that the majority of the sizes only require 2 cakes!
My Plum Pretty Top pattern is written for size XL/2X, but I have included the adaptations you would need to do for sizes XS-5X.
I hope you enjoy this as much as I did! Until you see me here next on The Crochet Crowd, you can find me on Ravelry as The Crochet Ninja.
Dawn Meadows says
Worked up this top quickly. Really nice! More please!
Donna Bondy says
Hi Dawn, I'm glad you liked my pattern 🙂
I have a few more patterns on The Crochet Crowd site if you would like to check them out 🙂 http://thecrochetcrowd.com/?s=donna+bondy
Caroline Lewis says
This top is so pretty! Thank you for sharing the pattern, Donna. ?
Donna Bondy says
Thank you. And glad to be able to share!
Lisa says
Love this pattern but I seem to be adding stitches so it gets bigger on one side. Can you confirm how many dc you should have at the end of row 1 and how many V stitches in row 2 so I can keep it in check Im making size 3xl and am not quite a beginner but not an intermediate crocheter
Mikey says
I believe there should be 87 double crochet in row 1. I'm unsure of how many v-sts that would be though. Donna can be reached through Ravelry I think where the pattern is downloadable to verify.
JoAnn Trenary says
Would look great with a v neck to wear over t-shirt since it is kind of "holey"! 🙂
Donna Bondy says
Yes it would. Or you could skip the sleeves and wear it over a long sleeve shirt as a vest 🙂