Get set for some fun with yarn as we show you how to make the Crochet Cool Girl Asymmetrical Top! This project is perfect for adding a unique twist to your wardrobe. With just some hooks and yarn, you can whip up this stylish piece that's sure to turn heads.
Crochet Cool Girl Asymmetrical Top
Materials Needed:
- 150 to 200 g of medium weight (8 ply) yarn (or 10 ply for the bottom panel if desired a thicker feel)
- 4 mm crochet hook
- 5 mm crochet hook
- Stitch markers
- Measuring tape
Bottom Panel (Make 2):
Start with a slip knot and a 5 mm hook.
- Chain any number to your desired length measurement, then add two chains for your turning chain.
- Half double crochet into the third chain from the hook.
- Place a stitch marker in the first stitch to keep track.
- Half double crochet in every chain until the end.
- Chain two for the turn, then turn the work.
- Half double crochet in the first stitch, then half double crochet back loop only in each stitch until the last one.
- Normal half double crochet in the final stitch, chain two, turn.
- Repeat the process for the entire panel until it is as wide as half of your waist measurement.
Joining Panels:
Place the two panels side by side and use a single crochet seam along the edges of both panels to join them.
- Rejoin yarn at the starting point, chain one, and single crochet along both edges of the panels.
- Continue until you reach the end, chain one, and fasten off.
- Repeat this process on the opposite side but do not fasten off; keep the yarn attached for the next step.
Top Panel:
With yarn still attached, single crochet along the top perimeter of the joined bottom panels, maintaining an uneven number of stitches.
- Once the perimeter is set with single crochets, switch to a 4 mm hook.
- If needed, adjust by adding two single crochets per stitch to fit around the bust.
- Begin the mesh stitch: chain three, turn work, half double crochet into second stitch skipping one stitch, chain one, continue the pattern to the end.
- Count and note half double crochets to plan front and back panels.
- Split the count evenly for the front and back, mark the end for each side with a stitch marker, and then work the mesh stitch evenly without any increases for three rows.
Shaping and Finishing:
For shaping the top, start with an increase by chaining three, then half double crochet into the same stitch.
- Follow the mesh stitch pattern until two stitches before the stitch marker, then perform a decrease (combine two stitches into one).
- For subsequent rows, reverse the process: start with a decrease and end with an increase on the off-shoulder side for a total of six rows, adding more for the larger bust if necessary.
- Once shaping is complete, work five regular mesh stitch rows without increases or decreases.
- Repeat the same process for the back panel, ensuring to mirror the shape of the front.
- Join the panels with slip stitches where required, at the sides for the back, and along the armholes for asymmetrical sides.
- After seaming, weave in all the loose ends, and your asymmetrical top is ready to wear.
Reminder:
- If you're unsure about gauge, there's a video linked in the description of the original YouTube video for how to do a gauge swatch. Also, if you encounter any issues, you are encouraged to leave a comment below the video for further assistance.
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