Marina Top - Crochet Pattern

A free crochet vest pattern by Zara from Lily Purl Designs. This is a free download, digital crochet pattern.

Inspired by warm Summer mornings spent sailing and frolicking in the waves, Marina is a simple but flattering warm weather piece. This design features a boat neck, cropped length and waist shaping. The top is worked from the bottom up in the round to the armhole, where there is a split for sleeves and shoulder shaping.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Bust Circumference: choose a size with 10cms/4” positive ease
77 (88, 99, 109, 121) (129, 140, 151, 163)
Sample is shown in size 2
See schematic for further measurements

Yarn: Augustbird Egret Merino / Silk 5ply Sport Weight

Meterage:

660 (750, 825, 900, 1025) (1100, 1300, 1420, 1550) yds
5 (6, 7, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11, 12) balls

Hook: 4mm/US G and 3.5mm/US E or size to obtain gauge and hook 1mm smaller
Notions: scissors, tapestry needle

Gauge:
15 sts and 15 rows in 10cms/4” in hdc.
20 sts and 17 rows in 10cms/4” in scblo

About the designer

Zara learned crochet from her Granma at age 10 and hasn't put her hook down since! She is passionate about using her love of modern crochet to encourage slow fashion and sustainability. When she's not knitting or crocheting, you can usually find her travelling, experimenting in the kitchen, or snuggling up with a cup of tea and a good book. Visit Zara's ravelry store.