Crochet Elegant Textured V-Neck Top Free Pattern

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in a light beige color
• Crochet hook size H/8 (5.0 mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• v-st: v-stitch (dc, ch 1, dc in same stitch)
• sk: skip
• sl st: slip stitch

Gauge

14 dc and 10 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)

Instructions

Front Panel

1. Ch 56. (This will be the base of the V-neckline).
2. Row 1: Dc in fourth ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 4 sts, *v-st in next st, sk next 2 sts, dc in next 5 sts; repeat from * across. Turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 3, *dc in each dc, in v-st work (dc, ch 1, dc); repeat from * across. Turn.
5. Rows 4-12: Repeat Row 3, shaping the V-neck by leaving an extra stitch unworked on each side every two rows. (Place markers to track decreases).

Back Panel

1. Follow the same steps as the front panel without shaping the V-neck (work straight).

Assembly

1. Align the front and back panels, with right sides facing each other. Sew the sides together, leaving 7 inches open for armholes.
2. Sew the shoulder seams, aligning the neckline.

Finishing

• Neckline: Work a round of sc evenly around the neckline to finish and strengthen the edge.
• Weave in all loose ends using a tapestry needle.

Block the piece to shape if desired. Enjoy your new crochet V-neck top!