Crochet Delightful Highland Plus-Size Top

The Crochet Delightful Highland Plus-Size Top is a charming and stylish piece that celebrates the beauty of every body. Crafted with care and attention to detail, this top is not just a piece of clothing but a statement of confidence and elegance. Its intricate crochet design adds a touch of sophistication, while the flattering plus-size fit ensures comfort and style for all body types. Whether you're heading to a casual outing or a special occasion, this top will effortlessly elevate your look and make you feel fabulous. Embrace your curves and showcase your unique style with the Crochet Delightful Highland Plus-Size Top - you deserve to feel beautiful inside and out!

Row 1: Ch 92, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in the next 15 chs, in next ch 2dc-ch2-2dc, then dc in next 10 chs, 2dc-ch2-2dc (shell) in next ch, dc in next 32 chs, 2dc-ch2-2dch (shell) in next ch, dc in next 10 chs, 2dc-ch2-2dch (shell) in next ch, dc in next 17 chs. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 3 (count as 1st dc), dc in same st, dc across to the shell. In the ch 2 sp of the shell, work 2dc-ch2-2dc. Dc across to next shell and repeat from *. Turn.

Rows 3-11: Repeat Row 2.

Row 12: sleeve row: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc across to the shell. Dc in the 1st shell, skip over the sleeve sts, ch 5 and dc into the next shell. Dc across the back to the next shell. Dc into that shell, skip over the sleeve sts, ch 5 and dc into the last shell. Dc across to the end. Sl st tog. You will now work in rounds. The V that is formed is the front.

Round 13: Ch 3, dc in each st around including the ch 5's in each sleeve. Sl st tog.

Round 14: Ch 3, dc, dc, ch3, 3dc all in the same st. *Skip over 3 sts, 3dc, ch 3, 3dc in same st. Repeat from * around. Sl st tog.

Round 15: Sl st over to the ch 3 sp from previous round, ch 3, dc, dc, ch3, 3dc all in that ch 3 sp. *Skip over to next ch 3 sp, 3dc, ch3, 3dc in that sp. Repeat from * around. Sl st tog.

Rounds 16- 22: Repeat Round 15.

Round 23: Ch 1, sc around in each st, work 4 sc in the ch 3 spaces. Sl st tog. Fasten off.

V-neck: Sc in each st around the V-neck. In the left hand corner of V-neck, ch 3 and sc. This makes a button loop. Continue sc around the entire neck line and down the other side of V-neck. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Arm: Repeat on both sides:

Round 1: Attach yarn with a sl st to underarm hole, ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2dc all in same st. *Skip 3sts, 2dc, ch 2, 2dc all in same st. Repeat from * around. Sl st tog. (14 shells)

Round 2: Sl st to ch 2 sp of shell, ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2dc all in the ch 2 sp. *Skip to next ch 2 sp, 2dc, ch2, 2dc in that space. Repeat from * around. Sl st tog.

Rounds 3- 12: Repeat Round 2.

Round 13: Ch 1, sc in each st around, work 3 sc in the ch 2 spaces. Sl st tog.

Round 14: Repeat Round 13. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Note: IF you wanted to make long sleeves, just continue pattern down to wrist. With the 5 skeins, you would have enough yarn to do this.