Ivy Top (EN)

The Ivy Top is a beautifully constructed crochet garment designed with a seamless blend of two elegant stitch patterns: the Knit Stitch and the Lace Stitch. This chic crochet top is made entirely by hand and crafted using both sport weight merino yarn for the body and luxurious kid silk mohair for the sleeves. The merino offers a stretchy, structured finish for the panels, while the mohair adds delicate texture and flow to the balloon-style sleeves.

This top is crocheted in six separate pieces: a front panel, a two-part back panel, two sleeves, and a collar. The front and back are worked using yarn-over slip stitches in the back loop only (YO SS BLO), giving the illusion of a knit-like ribbed texture. For the sleeves, the intricate Lace Stitch pattern is used to create soft volume and breathability—ideal for a romantic, airy sleeve design.

The pattern includes detailed guidance on increasing and decreasing to shape the garment naturally around the bust, shoulders, and neckline. Designed to be slightly cropped with a customizable fit, the Ivy Top comes in a wide range of sizes from XXS-XS up to 4XL-5XL, offering inclusive sizing options for all body types.

Crocheted with a 4 mm hook for the merino panels and a 3 mm hook for the mohair sleeves, the pattern is flexible and can be adapted to suit your preferred length and width. Whether you prefer a snug fit or a more relaxed silhouette, this top offers styling freedom through customizable stitch and row counts.

To achieve the best results, it's recommended to block your pieces lengthwise after crocheting, allowing the stretch of the yarn and the stitch patterns to settle into shape. The Ivy Top is ideal for intermediate to advanced crocheters who are comfortable with various techniques, including yarn over slip stitch, foundation chains, and post stitches.