Every now and then I dip my toe into the world of crochet.
It’s never been my strongest skill, but every time I go back I try and learn something new. Slowly I inch forward to mastery 😉
It might sound strange but only just last year I learned how to read a crochet pattern, and now there’s a whole new exciting world of modern crochet for me to explore. I’m not looking back!
Up for the challenge - this time to get through a pattern and figure out how to increase/decrease, I combed the Ravelry archives and the L+S store for project inspiration.
The result was the sleek and modern Minna Top by Susanne Müller, worked up in DHG’s mercerised cotton yarn, Lincoln.
Enjoy!
Andrea | Loom + Spindle
STUDIO PROJECT | Minna Top
INTENTION
Crochet the Minnna Top pattern and explore:
Working with Lincoln
Reading written crochet instructions
Working double-crochet decreases
DESIGN
Minna Top was published in May 2019 by Susanne Müller, a knitwear designer from Coburg, Germany. The pattern is available as a digital download on Ravelry and Etsy.
The pattern is available in 3 sizes with finished bust circumferences of 88cm, 95cm, and 104 cm.
I knit size 3.
SKILLS
Double-crochet worked flat
Double-crochet decreases
Working button holes
TOOLS
3.5 mm (US E) Brittany Crochet Hook
MATERIALS
4 x Lincoln | Moss
PROCESS
YARN SELECTION
I was drawn to the dense yet silky hand feel of Lincoln. I chose the colourway Moss as it’s a very wearable colour for me.
CONSTRUCTION
I followed the pattern as written. I didn’t add any extra length to the body.
I blocked the piece prior to working the button bands.
FINISHING
Once all the crochet had been worked I blocked the piece again.
The only finishing touches were to sew on the buttons.
INSIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
YARN
The loosely plied Lincoln does make it a little splitty. You do need to keep an eye on your stitches if you’re prone to missing a thread or two.
The yarn was a breeze to work at this crochet gauge.
CONSTRUCTION + FINISHING
The pattern was very straight forward. I didn’t have any issues keeping track of my rows.
The classic top design was easy to work up. I didn’t find any elements to fiddly.
FINAL THOUGHTS
I’d recommend this pattern to anyone wanting to explore crochet garments.
It’s a great first piece, simple and modern.
Lincoln is a stunning yarn, the extensive palette has something for everyone.
Knitting the Minna Top in Lincoln?
Here’s what you’ll need for sizes 1-3: 3 ( 3 , 4 ) skeins
If you would you like to save this project for later add it to your Ravelry favourites HERE.
THANK YOU FOR READING!
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