The ZigZagZummer Top is what your 70’s dreams are made of! A totally beginner pattern, it features a filet crochet zig zag pattern at the bottom of the body and a very simple construction. Worked bottom-up, you can follow written instructions or a chart provided to work the filet crochet section. Then the chest and back are worked separately with minimal shaping and a V-neck at both back and front. The top sports a lower neckline at the Front, but it can easily be worn backwards for a most modest look. The update now includes complete schematics as well as a chart for the filet section.
Sizes + Measurements
The following are the garment measurements around Bust:
76 (85.5, 95, 104.5, 124, 133.5, 143, 152.5, 162) cm / 30 (34, 37.5, 41, 48.5, 52.5, 56, 60, 63.5) inches.
To be worn with 3 – 8 cm (1 – 3’) of positive ease. Length is adjustable to taste.
Materials
For cropped top: 440 (500, 570, 640, 770) (865, 940, 1020, 1105) m / 475 (545, 620, 700, 840) (940, 1025, 1115, 1205) yds
For full length top: 585 (670, 755, 840, 1005) (1115, 1215, 1316, 1415) m / 640 (730, 820, 915, 1100) (1220, 1325, 1435, 1545) yds
Amounts are approximate and include some extra for swatching and margin of error. When choosing yarn, always make sure to meet gauge with chosen fiber and weight.
White Sample used PerformanceYarn, Cotton Queen (100% Cotton; 50g / 125 m) in color Off White (0102-En).
Pink Sample used Drops, Safran (100% Cotton; 50g / 160 m) in color Blush.
HOOK: 3 mm or size needed to meet gauge.
NOTIONS: tapestry needle.
Alternative Yarn Options
Most Sport and some fingering weight yarn will work, but here are some I would recommend that would be a good match based on fiber content and gauge:
MillaMia, Naturally Baby Soft (50% Cotton, 50% Soy)
Knit Picks, Heatherly Sport (80% Acrylic, 20% Merino Wool)
Lion Brand Yarn, LB Collection® Cotton Bamboo Linen Yarn (40% Cotton, 35% Bamboo, 25% Linen)
