CAROLINE

Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL

Width: Laying flat the garment measures: 33 (37) 41 (45) 49 cm which transfers to 66 (74) 82 (90) 98
cm around.
Length: 38 (43) 48 (53) 58 cm
Gauge: 20sc x 23 rows = 10x10 cm
Suggestions: Crochet hook 3,25 (US D/3) or what you need to use to get 20x23 on 10x10 cm
Materials: 250g (300g) 350g (400g) 450g Capri from Katia yarn (50g = 125m).

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 DESCRIPTION

Caroline is crocheted in one piece, first the front border, then with its start at the top of the border,
the right side around to the back and then the left side, also with its start at the top of the border
and around to the back.

Technics
In this pattern you will work with “chain stitches” (ch), “slip stitch” (sl st), “single crochet” (sc), “single
crochet 2 together” (sc2tog). and “double crochet” (dc). It is not a very difficult pattern, but it
requires some patience and focus, especially when the border and back part is made. But as soon as
you get a hang on the patter sequence it is easy peasy!

Ch = chain stitch
Sl st = slip stitch
Sc = single crochet
Dc = double crochet
St = stitch/stitches
Sc2tog = single crochet two together

Note that this is US terms.

Size guide
Measure yourself before you begin, different people like different fit. This top is designed to be tight
but if you would like it to be more loose just go up a size.
Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL corresponds to 64-70 (70-77) 77-85 (85-94) 94-100 cm. If you for example
measure 84 cm around your bust, you should crochet a size M.

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FRONT BORDER

With crochet hook 3,25 make 12 ch.

Row 1: with start in the second st from hook, 1 sc in every st across
[11]. Turn
Row 2: 1 ch, 1 sc into each of first 2 sc, 2 ch, skip 3 sc, (1 dc, 3 ch, 1
dc) into next sc, 2 ch, skip 3 sc, 1 sc into each of the last sc [13].
Turn
Row 3: 1 ch, 1 sc into first sc, 2 ch, skip (1 sc, 2 ch and 1 dc) 7 dc
into next ch space, 2 ch, skip (1 dc, 2 ch and 1 sc) 1 sc into last sc
[13]. Turn
Row 4: 1 ch, 1 sc into sc, 2 ch, skip 2 ch, 1 sc into each of next 7 dc,
2 ch, skip 2 ch, 1 sc into last sc. [13] Turn
Row 5: 4 ch and 1 dc into first sc, 2 ch, skip (2 ch and 2 sc) 1 sc into
each of next 3 sc, 2 ch, skip (2 sc and 2 ch), (1 dc, 1 ch and 1 dc) into
last sc [13]. Turn
Row 6: 2 ch, 1 dc into first dc, 3 dc into ch space, 2 ch, skip (1 dc, 2
ch and 1 sc) 1 sc into next sc, 2 ch, skip (1 sc, 2 ch and 1 dc), 4 dc
into next ch space [13]. Turn
Row 7: 1 ch, 1 sc into each of next 4 dc, 5 ch, skip (2 ch, 1 sc and 2 ch), 1 sc into each of next 4 dc
[13]. Turn
Repeat rows 2-7: 6 (7) 8 (9) 10 times. – see NOTE
Repeat rows 2-5: 1 more time (all sizes), so you have a total of 8 (9) 10 (11) 12 repetitions.

NOTE – when row 2 is repeated: you skip 2 sc + 2 ch, instead of 3 sc

= 1 ch, 1 sc into each of first 2 sc, 2 ch, skip 2 sc + 2 ch, (1 dc, 3 ch, 1 dc) into next ch, 2 ch, skip 2 sc +
2 ch, 1 sc into each of the last sc [13]. Turn.

Don’t cut the yarn.

RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE ALIKE – start at the top of the border

Row 1: make 1 ch, [81 (91) 101 (111) 121] sc evenly distributed along the right side. You are now
working “sideways”. Turn
Row 2: 1 ch, 1 sc in each of the next [81 (91) 101 (111) 121] sc. Turn

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Repeat row 2: 28 (32) 36 (40) times, with increases on the following rows (a total of 5 increases).

On row 12: increase 1 sc in the end of the row [82 (92) 102 (112) 122]
On row 16: increase 1 sc in the end of the row [83 (93) 103 (113) 123]
On row 18: increase 1 sc in the end of the row [84 (94) 104 (114) 124]
On row 20: increase 1 sc in the end of the row [85 (95) 105 (115) 125]
On row 22: increase 1 sc in the end of the row [86 (96) 106 (116) 126]

You will now shape the armhole

Row 1: 1 ch, 1 sc into each next of 49 (59) 69 (79) 89 sc, 1 sl st into the next sc. Turn
Row 2: 1 sl st into the first sc, 1 sc into each of the following 48 (58) 68 (78) 88 sc. Turn
Row 3: 1 ch, 1 sc into each of the following 47 (57) 67 (77) 87 sc, 1 sl st into the next sc. Turn
Row 4: 1 sl st into first sc, 1 sc into each of next 46 (56) 66 (76) 86 sc. Turn
Row 5: 1 ch, 1 sc into each of 46 (56) 66 (76) 86 sc. Turn
Row 6: 1 ch, 1 sc into each of 46 (56) 66 (76) 86 sc Turn
Row 7: 1 ch, 1 sc into each of 46 (56) 66 (76) 86 sc, make 45 ch [91 (101) 111 (121) 131] st.

You are now working the back

Row 8: 1 ch, *1 sc into each of next
2 ch, 2 ch, skip 3 ch, (1 dc, 3 ch and 1
dc) into next ch, 2 ch, skip 3 ch, 1 sc*
repeat 8 (9) 10 (11) 12 times, 1 sc
into last sc [103 (113) 123 (133)
143]. When repeated see NOTE.
Turn
Row 9: 1 ch, *1 sc into sc, 2 ch, skip (1 sc, 2 ch and 1 dc), 7 dc into ch space, 2 ch, skip (1 dc, 2 ch and
1 sc) 1 sc into next sc* repeat 8 (9) 10 (11) 12 times. [103 (113) 123 (133) 143] Turn
Row 10: 1 ch, 1 sc into first sc, 2 ch, skip 2 ch, *1 sc into each of 7 dc, 5 ch, skip (2 ch, 1 sc and 2 ch)*
repeat 7 (8) 9 (10) 11 times, 1 sc into each of next 7 dc, 2 ch, skip 2 ch, 1 sc into last sc. [103 (113) 123
(133) 143] Turn
Row 11: 2 ch, 1 dc, 1 ch and 1 dc into first sc, *2 ch, skip (2 ch and 2 sc), 1 sc into each next 3 sc, 2 ch,
skip (2 sc and 2 ch), 1 dc, 3 ch and 1 dc into 3rd ch* repeat 7 (8) 9 (10) 11 times, 2 ch, skip (2 ch and 2
sc) 1 sc into next 3 sc, 2 ch, skip (2 sc and 2 ch), 1 dc, 1 ch and 1 dc into last sc. [103 (113) 123 (133)
143] Turn
Row 12: 2 ch, 1 dc into first dc, 3 dc into ch space, 2 ch, skip (1 dc, 2 ch and 1 sc), *1 sc into next sc, 2

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ch, skip (1 sc, 2 ch and 1 dc), 7 dc into ch space 2 ch, skip 1 dc, 2ch and 1 sc)* repeat 8 (9) 10 (11) 12
times, 2 ch, skip (1 sc, 2 ch and 1 dc), 3 dc sc into ch space, 1 dc into last dc. [[103 (113) 123 (133)
143]. Turn
Row 13: 1 ch, 1 sc into each next 4 dc, 5 ch, skip (2 ch, 1 sc and 2 ch), *1 sc inte each next 7 dc, 5 ch,
skip (2 ch, 1 sc and 2 ch)* repeat 7 (8) 9 (10) 11 times, 1 sc into each of last 4 dc. [103 (113) 123 (133)
143]. Turn

XS, S and M
Repeat rows 8-13: 1 time
Repeat rows 8-9: 1 time

NOTE – when row 8 is repeated: you skip 2 sc + 2 ch, instead of 3 ch or 3 sc.

= 1 ch, *1 sc into each of next 2 sc, 2 ch, skip 2 sc + 2 ch, (1 dc, 3 ch and 1 dc) into next ch, 2 ch, skip 2
sc + 2 ch, 1 sc* repeat 8 (9) 10 (11) 12 times, 1 sc into last sc [103 (113) 123 (133) 143].

Row 22: 1 ch, 1 sc into first sc, skip 1 sc and 2 ch, 1 sc into next 7 dc, *3 ch skip (2 ch, 1 sc and 2 ch) 1
sc into 7 dc* repeat 7 (8) 9 times, skip (2 ch and 1 sc) 1 sc into last sc. On this row you have now
decreased [16 (18) 20 st] [87 (95) 103].
Row 23: 1 ch, 1 sc into every sc across and 3 sc into each ch space a total of [87 (95) 103] sc.
Row 24: 1 ch, 1 sc in every sc across [87 (95) 103] sc.
Row 25-28: repeat row 24.

Cut the yarn.

L and XL
Repeat rows 8-13: 1 time
Repeat rows 8-12: 1 time

NOTE – when row 8 is repeated: you skip 2 sc + 2 ch, instead of 3 ch or 3 sc

1 ch, *1 sc into each of next 2 sc, 2 ch, skip 2 sc + 2 ch, (1 dc, 3 ch and 1 dc) into next ch, 2 ch, skip 2
sc + 2 ch, 1 sc* repeat 8 (9) 10 (11) 12 times, 1 sc into last sc [103 (113) 123 (133) 143].

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Row 25: 1 ch, 1 sc into first sc, skip 1 sc and 2 ch, 1 sc into next 7 dc, *4 ch skip (2 ch, 1 sc and 2 ch) 1
sc into 7 dc* repeat (10) 11 times, skip (2 ch and 1 sc) 1 sc into last sc. On this row you have now
decreased (11) 12 st. (122) 131]. Turn
Row 26: 1 ch, 1 sc into every sc across and 4 sc into each ch space a total of [(122) 131]. sc.
Row 27: 1 ch, - on this row you will decrease (6) 5 sc, this is done evenly. Sc across. [(116) 126)] sc.
turn
Row 28: 1 ch, 1 sc in every sc
Repeat row 28: 3 times

ASSEBLY AND FINISHING EDGE

Back
When the right and left sides both are done you will crochet them together. At this point there really
is not an inside or outside so do not worry about that. Lay the sides against each other and crochet
them together with sc, a total of [86 (96) 106 (116) 126]. Cut and fasten the yarn.

Shoulder seams
With the front facing, start with the shoulder seam om your right side (the tops left side). From the
outside, work [7 (8) 9 (10) 11] sc right to left, cut and fasten the yarn. Turn the top so the back is
facing you). From the outside (your right and the tops right side), work [7 (8) 9 (10) 11] sc right to left.

Cut the yarn, attach all the endings, and enjoy your very own CAOLINE TOP!

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