crochet top down sweater tutorial

how i make my top down mesh tops :)

[tiannagraham]

at first i was super hesitant to make this bc of sizing (i’m a bigger girl and wearable crochet patterns are not big girl friendly 😭) but this seems like it might be adjustable to whatever size you are. i’m tempted to try it now!

[BTG]

I feel like this is such a quality tutorial. Like normally people are putting out super boxy sweaters. Just work up some rectangles and put em together. I love how you start yours for a more natural looking neck/shoulder area. Than you!

[gray]

for ppl struggling in the comments: the method used for this sweater is called circular yoke, so if youre confused try looking up another circular yoke pattern/tutorial bc they are all done pretty much the same way!!

[TaylorTheOtter]

Changing hook sizes to change your crochet size is such a brilliant yet incredibly simple idea! My grandma didn't give me her collection of hooks in 0.5mm steps from 1mm all the way up to 6mm for nothing! After that I had to buy some for the bigger sizes. I couldn't find a 7.5mm hook so I carved one from wood. Good tip for anyone that wants to expand their collection in the bigger sizes. Get yourself a sharp pocket knife and just carve it out of a hardwood dowel. Or a dried branch if you wanna go hardcore.

[xPERCYPOP]

If you're like me and you don't want huge boxy sleeves, I decreased the number of squares every other row when doing the sleeves and I think it turned out perfect!

So basically I did the first row on the arms just like in the video but then after chaining 4 for the new row I skipped a square, and then I did the same when finishing up the row to make it symmetrical. Then I make the next row like normal and there are now 2 less sqares in the sleeve which means the sleeve would be baggier at the top and then get slimmer as you go down the arm.

There may be a more elegant way to solve it, but it worked great for me! (I did use a 4mm hook though so idk how well it would work for other sizes)

[nancypaul]

You have done a wonderful job of explaining this project ! I have crocheted for 50+ years and there were zero questions after I watched the video. I am helping a high school student complete this for her final assignment and I think it’s going to be a breeze for her if she follows your directions. Koudos to you! Well done young lady . PS I appreciated the pdf directions too

[deecupine]

Wait... I could have been just changing my hook size this whole time!?!?!?!?? This is freaking genius.

[Jaylah-ls]

I just finished the sweater today!! I love it so much i was nervous to make it because i had to make it bigger than the one in the video and i thought it would turn out too small but its perfect tysm for the tutorial

[cieloromero]

I love this pattern, this is the first time i’m trying to do crochet clothes, I’ve done other crochet things but never clothes, I’m glad I found your pattern because it’s gorgeous!

[breannecurrie]

ok this was so confusing to start but something that really helped me was literally drawing out a motif to make sure i had enough foundation chains. i also modified to add an extra chain between the treble crochets so mine wasn’t exactly like this. but it’s my first raglan attempt and this taught me so much!!

[aliviab]

I was trying to do this without stitch markers and was struggling but once I added them I finally got it. Amazing tutorial 🫶🏽

[penelopecort]

I have been wanting to understand top down like this for ages. You have explained it beautifully. Thank you x

[ccamsterwamster]

hii, so i just finished making this top and thought i'd share my measurements! i typically wear a medium but i wanted a bit of a looser fit so i went for a pattern that should be able to fit a large.

i used a 4.5 mm hook. in the foundation chain, i made 86 chains in total. when i counted those chains, i decided on 17 chains in between the stitch markers, 31 chains for the bust (adjust depending on your bust size but i suggest this chain # for a larger bust), and 11 chains in between the slst and stitch markers on both sides. i made 11 rounds, and then started on the arm holes. i chained 21 (quite oversized, if that's your preference), and continued my rounds on each side until i got a total of 21 rounds for the length of the arm. after i finished both arms, i made one more row around the entire top because i wanted it to be cropped, and i was content!

i'm sorry if this was confusing, if u have any questions i'd be happy to answerr :3

[InTheLightOne]

Haha ...just started the Distressed Top Down Shrug you show and had zero problems...just looked at the " transcript and also look at the video if I need is so cute...I am older women and love your style. I am skinny but toned and love that I can adjust the fit or length to do crop, waist length, dress.... keep them coming like your ideas and modifications of pattern....

[biancar]

I LOVE IT! This tutorial is simply amazing. I'm making sweaters just like she does. But I'm also making dresses, vests, and T-shirts with this pattern (bit adjusted, of course) I love it. Thank you!! 😊

[lamawaleed]

Ok so I am still working on my top but I just love it, it looks great and some or most of the comments are saying that the aren’t really getting the stitches and stuff but for me as a kind of a bigger ( I started 3 or 4 min ago) it is really good I understand everything + I thing I do to help me know my stitches better is that I kept the marking things she used in the beginning to help me notice where I need to increase

So thank you a lot for this I appreciate the work you put into this 💗

[averymondragon]

This is an amazing tutorial, if you’re thinking about doing it, do it!!! Definitely bigger girl friendly, personally I ended up using a 4.5 mm hook the whole time and made it short sleeved instead of long sleeved. I did 86 chains initially and for the arm chain I did 17. For reference last time I measured myself I have a 42 in bust and 33 in waist.

[dilanowo]

I LOVE IT, I have just started to crochet it and you made the tutorial really understandable and funny to watch, thank yoou so much. Also, somehow I have a lot of white yarn in my closet and this project is perfect to use them

[faithzordell]

Thank you so much for this video. I made one for my self and sister and we love them!!!

[dalilaguerra]

I make this sweater for my daughter y she loves it.
Easy and clear instructions!
Don’t worry about the lights it was perfect. Gracias ❤