Open Crochet Top Pattern – Wheat Fields

When I designed this top it was very unique! The open sides and the turtle neck make it feel so cozy and yet airy.

The chunky yarn adds to the winter feel.

I do not like fitted clothes so for me this is a great piece I can wear on top of any blouse, sweater or Tshirt!

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let’s talk about sizes for the Wheat Fields Top

This is supposed to be an oversized Top /Vest.

The measurements for women’s tops are as in this chart

Try to measure yourself and think a few stitches more….

You will find instructions in the free pattern below ⬇️

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Let’s get to the pattern, shall we? Making the Wheat Fields Top

Materials

Hayfield Bonus Chunky Extra Value yarn Weight #5, 100 gr  100% Acrylic 150 yards/ 137 m – I used 3.5 skeins

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You can work this pattern with any yarn weight and hook size, it will change the measurements.

Or any weight #5 yarn

Hook: US Size (6 mm) 

Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape

Gauge

Sizes

• You will find the different measurements in the pattern as follows M (L, XL)

Stitch Key

• Ch = Chain
• Sc = Single Crochet
• St = Stitch
• Yo = Yarn over
• Slst = Slip stitch

Specialty Stitches

BloSc = Back Loop Only Single Crochet stitch  (Insert hook into the next st (but only in the back loop). YO, pull back through that st (2 loops on hook), YO, pull through all 2 loops on hook)

BloHdc = Back loop only half double crochet – Yarn over, Insert crochet hook into the back loop only Pull up a loop, Yarn over, Pull through the 3 loops on the crochet hook.

Notes

• This pattern is written in US terminology
• This pattern is worked in rows
• This pattern is  worked  in two identical rectangles, a collar, and side straps
• Ch3 does count as st at the beginning of each row
• Ch1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch

Instructions

Hem: ch 8

R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, and across to the end of row, turn work (7 st)

R2 : Ch 1, sc  1in 1st st from hook, BloSc 1 in next 5 stitches, sc in last st, turn work (7 st)R3-42(45, 57): Repeat R2- do not cut your yarn; you will continue making one panel of the body.

Let’s continue

The Body: work 2 identical

Turn your hem on the side the length facing you.

R1: Ch1 and sc 1 in 1st st from row at the hem, sc 1 in every st from row to a total of 42(45,57), turn work

R2: Ch 1, hdc in 1st st from hook, BloHdc in next st and across to one st before last, hdc in last st, 42(45,57), turn work
R3- R30 (32,34): Repeat  R2. Secure your yarn and cut. Make sure you have about 21” length (hem+body) or add rows for your desired length.

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Collar: chain 8

R1: Sc 1 in 2nd ch from hook, sc 1 in next ch and across to end, turn ( 7 st)

R2 : Ch 1, sc in 1st st from hook, BloSc in next 5 stitches, sc 1in last st , turn ( 7 st)

R3-38: Repeat R2 (22”)

Join two short ends using the tapestry needle or Slst to form a circle

Construction

Lay two panels one on top of the other facing the wrong side out.

Sew the shoulders with your tapestry needle 12 (20)stitches from each side.

Note: If you are making this pattern wider, measure to find out how many stitches will the shoulders be, leaving approximately a 9-inch/ 23cm hole for the neckline.

Sew the collar around the neckline using your tapestry needle

Measure approx 5 inches/ 12.5 cm from the hem up to the underarm: insert your hook and sc 4 st, ch 1 turn and sc 4 for 6 rows, and sl st this strip to the second panel on the same height.

Repeat on the opposite side

Note:  If you want to make more than one strip along the armhole, just measure about 11 inches from shoulder to armhole.

Finishing

Weave in all ends cut yarn and enjoy!

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