Short Hills Shell Top Crochet Pattern
By Lion Brand
Specifications
| Brand: | Lion Brand |
| Yarn Weight: | Light Fingering |
| Designer: | Teresa Chorzepa |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 7 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Finished Size: | S to 2X |
| Pattern Code: | L80158a |
| Featured Products: | Lion Brand Coboo Yarn - Cotton DK |
What you'll need
| Size: | S | M | L | 1X | 2X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lion Brand Coboo Yarn - Cotton DK
Steel Blue (109)
|
4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Product Description
Short Hills Shell in Lion Brand Coboo
What is Being Made
The Short Hills Shell is a lightweight, sleeveless crochet top designed as a beginner-friendly project. This shell garment is constructed in two separate pieces—a back and front panel—that are worked flat in rows from the lower edge upward. The finished shell features shaped armholes and a finished neckline with edging detail. Available in five sizes ranging from Small to 2X, the shell offers finished chest measurements from 36 inches (91.5 cm) to 52 inches (132 cm), with corresponding length options from 21 inches (53.5 cm) to 23 inches (58.5 cm).
Crochet Techniques Used
This pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners. The main body is worked using basic stitch construction with consistent row-by-row progression. Armhole shaping is achieved through strategic stitch placement and decreasing methods. The pattern incorporates slip stitch techniques for securing stitches and transitioning between sections. An edging is worked around the neck and armholes to create a finished appearance and add structural definition to these openings.
Stitches Used
- Single Crochet (sc): Used in the foundation row to establish the base of the garment
- Double Crochet (dc): The primary stitch throughout the body of the shell, creating the main fabric texture and structure
- Slip Stitch (sl st): Used to bind off stitches when shaping armholes and for joining sections
- dc2tog (Double Crochet 2 Together): A decrease stitch used to shape the armholes by combining two stitches into one, creating a tapered fit
Materials and Tools
The Short Hills Shell is designed to be made with Lion Brand Coboo (Art. #835), a yarn blend that offers a smooth, breathable quality ideal for warm-weather garments. The pattern calls for 4 to 6 balls depending on size, with the sample shown in color 109 Steel Blue. A size D-3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook is used to work the stitches. The pattern recommends a Lion Brand large-eyed blunt needle for finishing and seaming the pieces together. The gauge is established at 29 double crochets measuring approximately 6 inches (15 cm) in width, with 11 rows equaling about 4 inches (10 cm) in height, making gauge checking essential before beginning the project.
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