CELOSIA TOP
LOOKING TO MAKE
pattern
YOURSELF THE PERFECT
SUMMER TOP? ~8h project
TRY THE CELOSIA TOP! easy to intermediate
MATERIAL GAUGE CROCHET
LIST SWATCH ABREVIATIONS
5 mm hook 19 st and 10 rows measure US terminology is used here
~550m of Weight 2 fine 10x7cm (4x2,75in) over ch = chain
cotton yarn (DMC Natura moss stitch using a 5mm sc = single crochet
Just Cotton 50g/155m is hook, or size needed to dc = double crochet
used here) obtain correct tension tr = trebble
Measuring tape st = stitch
Scissors ms = moss stitch
A needle sl st = slip stitch
ch-sp = chain space
inc = increase
sk = skip
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NOTES
The Celosia top is worked in two rectangle shaped
pieces which are sewn together. Ruffles are then
added to the bottom part of the piece.
Everything is adjustable; if you need more length, a
larger width, etc. please feel free to adjust the pattern
to fit your body type as much as needed.
This pattern is explained with one unique colour but
feel free to create your own colorway by changing
colours everytime you want!
KNOWLEDGE
All the stitches you’ll find in this pattern:
the single crochet,
the double crochet,
the treble crochet,
the moss stitch
MATHS FRONT PANEL
With a measuring tape: Make a slip knot
Measure the circumference of your waist. Row 1: Ch your ch number (57), ch 1, sc from the 2nd st
Divide your circumference by 2. (A) from your hook, sc until end of row (57 sc in total)
Calculate how many stitches you’ll need to chain by Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st from hook, ch 1, sk a st, sc in
using your gauge swatch. next st, ch 1, sk a st, sc, ch 1 etc. until end of row (those
A/B=D are moss stitches)
D x C = your starting chain number. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc into ch-sp, ch 1, sc into ch-sp, ch 1,
sc into ch-sp, etc. until end row
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, repeat row 3 until desired length (66
rows)
Then ch 1, cut your yarn (approx 10cm)
And there’s your first panel!
Before starting the back panels :
Define the width of the tied open part in the back; I’d
recommend a width of 15 ch.
Note: If you’d like the open tied part to be smaller choose
a smaller width. If you’d like the open tied part to be
larger choose a bigger width.
For the purpose of the pattern we’ll use an example Substract 15 from the width of your front pannel :
in which the waist circumference is 60 cm. 57 - 15 = 42
60 / 2 = 30 cm Then divide by 2 : 42 / 2 = 21 chains
30 / 10 = 3 21 chains is going to be the width of your two back
3 x 19 = 57 chains. panels.
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BACK PANELS SEWING PART
Note: If you did more or less rows for your front Before sewing everything together:
panel, you might have to adust the height of your Define the size of your arm holes by measuring with the
ties. measuring tape from the top of your shoulder to the
Make a slip knot bottom of your armpit.
Row 1: Ch your ch number (21), ch 1, sc from the Usually between 20-30 cm. For the use of the example
2nd st from your hook, sc until end of row (21 sc in we’ll use an arm hole of 21 cm.
total) Using the gauge swatch we know that: 7 cm = 10 rows
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st from hook, ch 1, sk a st, and 7 x 3 = 21
sc in next st, ch 1, sk a st, sc, ch 1 etc. until end of row so 21 cm = 30 rows
(those are moss stitches again) Mark the 31st row from the top of all of your panels with
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc into ch-sp, ch 1, sc into ch-sp, a stitch marker.
ch 1, sc into ch-sp, etc. until end row
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, repeat row 3 until row 15 Now we can sew everything totgether :
Row 15: at the end of the row ch 50 (ties) Sew the top of the back panels to the top of the front
Row 16: Ch 2, turn, dc in the 3rd st from hook, 50 dc, panel; that’s your shoulder strap.
moss stitch until end of row (11 ms) Sew the front and back panels together by slip stitching
Row17: Ch 1, turn, 11 ms from the bottom to the stitch markers.
Row 18: Ch 1, turn, repeat row 17 until row 43 You’ve now got your body part ready, you can try it on to
Row 43: at the end of the row, ch 50 (ties) check if the sizing is fitting correctly.
Row 44: Ch 2, turn, dc in the 3rd st from hook, 50 dc,
moss stitch until end of row (11 ms) RUFFLES
Row 45: Ch 1, turn, 5 ms (straps) Open your top and lay it flat, upside down, the head
Row 46: Ch1, turn, repeat row 45 until total length facing towards you and the outside facing towards you.
(66 rows) Make a slip knot at the right corner in the 1st ch-sp
Then ch 1, cut your yarn (approx 10cm) Row 1: Ch 3, inc by doing 2 tr in each st until end of row
And there’s one of your back panels! Repeat exactly Row 2: Ch 2, inc by doing 2 tr in each st until end of row
the same for your 2nd panel Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st until end of row (optional)
Then ch 1, cut your yarn (approx 10cm)
Weave in all your ends by using a needle.
Congratulations! Your Celosia top is now ready to wear!
You can be proud of yourself for crafting your own piece of clothing.
It is a piece of art so wear it with pride!
I hope you’re happy with your final piece and you’ve enjoyed the process!
I’d be honoured to see your versions of the Celosia top on IG so please tag us @ilh.ios !
with all my love,
xx Ilhios
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