Thursday 10 January 2013

CROPPED TOP...

HEXAGON MOTIF PATTERN:
USA Terms UK Terms in red brackets


one finger wrap of 3 wraps or Chain 4, sl st into circle 


Round 1: 12dc [12tr],into circle, sl st, to complete round


Round 2: chain 4, as first spoke and space, dc [tr], in next st, ch 2, repeat to complete 12 spokes.


Round 3: 2sc [2dc], in next st, sl st, into next space, ch2, 4dc [4tr], ch2 sl st, into same st, 2sc [2dc], in next chain space, repeat until you have completed round sl st, into first sc [dc]

(6 ‘petals wih spaces)

Using join as you go and a 5mm hook James C Brett, Passion yarn

Isn't it hard taking pictures of yourself?
Mr T wondering what I am doing...
me wondering what I was doing...
best I can do I am afraid...Phil was asleep and I couldn't wait for him to get up and take them lol
but at least you can see what it looks like as a cropped top...but do I leave it as it is or lengthen it???
Made several items to wear using this motif from collars to tops to shawls.
Happy Hooking

30 comments:

  1. Hi Sue, your flowery top looks fabulous and great on black. I love the way your necklace and glasses are colour coordinated too!
    It looks good in the cropped length, though I go for longer lengths on tops for me because of hips! But how you feel about the length on you is the main thing!

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    1. hehe thanks it is so snuggly and warm next one will be a longer version and then I can lengthen it if I like it better..already got the hook and yarn out ready..more motif's to do in the cotton though bit smaller when made up...quite excited my first crochet top and it works hehehe
      hugs x

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  2. Sue that looks soooo beautiful! WOW...absolutly great!
    I love your Top so much and all this great colours!!!
    Marion

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    1. Hi Thanks Marion....I'm real pleased with it and it will go with so many diffferent scarves and hats and pieces of jewellery too..really warm and soft very comfy to wear.
      hugs x

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  3. You've made that top so lovely!
    It's just made for you, it looks so well to you! The form, the colours... just perfect!

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  4. Your new crop top looks great on you. I think the length is perfect. :)

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    1. Thanks so much...yep decided I like it short...try the next one loger and see what I think lol xx

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  5. WOW. What fun to see an actual picture of you. So, tell me, how many times have you heard you look just like Meryl....yes, that one from here....Ms. Streep. Glad to see you are happy and still hooking. What a treat to pop by and see everyone today. By the way, you look fabulous.

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    1. Hi Kate...great to see you're back blogging again. Meryl lol....no never.
      Thanks for the compliment though.......talking fabulous what have you been doing to ourself lol....fitness in Lycra you are and miles before breakfast what a time yo have been having hugs x

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  6. That looks so cosy and comfy Sue - leave it as it is. x Jo

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    1. Hi Jo...I did, try the next one longer I think and it certainly is cosy can't wear it in the house for long or else I would be one long hot flush lol xx

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  7. Oh, that top looks fab.

    Groetjes, Monique

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  8. I love it the length it is, the colours are just wonderful, I have been looking at the same yarn and am very tempted, sorry if you have already said but did you use just one variant the the passion or different ones and did you use a pattern for the top or is it something you made up yourself? Thanks in advance x

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    1. Hi Tracy..I have pm'd you but do give it a try i will certainly use lots more of it a great yarn....about 6 colourway used in the end xx

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  9. I love it this way it is perfect, do the second one longer for varitey, you look wonderful.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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    1. Hi, 2 more already started with variations heheand thank you xx

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  10. Thanks for modeling for us.. what a hoot to see all the tries! You look great and so does the top.. I like it how it is, but also think it'd look fab a bit longer! You're a walking piece of art! Wearable art! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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    1. Hi, Thank you, took some picture taking but I got there in the end hehe...yep numbers 2 and 3 already started with variations...watch this space lol xx

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  11. It's beautiful and I have to say that I totally relate to the photos!!!!!! Really made me chuckle!

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    1. Hi and thanks...one or two chuckles this end too lol xx

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  12. sue you look adorable, isn't that good to make your own clothing.... the colours are bright, all what i love in crochet... the only thingis, for me crochet clothing make me bigger, so i am not too keen, to do them.... happy 2013

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    1. Hi...thank you so much, lol. I don't think in my 60 years I ever remember anyone calling me adorable hehehehe....made my day you have
      Back to my roots, may be 2013 is the year of crochet Fashion for me xx

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  13. Hi Sue, I often comment on your lovely stuff but never see it once I've posted..is it because I'm doing something wrong I wonder..I'm pretty sure they weren't offensive ha!Maybe you never get to see them which is a shame..anyway,love your stuff, as always.

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    1. Hi Carol....just checked and your comments are coming up as spam!!! hehe but I said not spam so your comments should be ok now.
      But I have received then in my mail box, even spam comes there....got my settings so that I get every comment plus I have a filter on comments too so if something is unknown I have to go check it out before it is allowed on the blog...you should be OK now
      Hugs x

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  14. Beautiful and sweet cloth, congarulations, I admire you, You look the best,congratulations,anna

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  15. I don't post pics of my crochet in real time.. sometimes months to years after finishing. many FO's are still waiting. This was a valliant effort (and in your case success!) to get those photos 😉 so glad you posted all the attempts.. it reminded me that I have a timer on my camera! I thinking that will help a lot... 😂 I think this is a lovely motif and I can't wear cropped tops, but I envision a large wrap when I look at this beauty! In the spirit of the flower theme I'd boldly add fringe to such a wrap! Gorgeous yarn too! My younger, svelte daughters would DEFINITELY wear this crop top!

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