Cropped Crochet Sweater - Free Pattern

This crochet Bolero Jacket is now being offered as a FREE pattern HERE!

Crochet Bolero Jacket by Mary Jane Hall - FREE Pattern!

Even though this booklet, Top it Off by Annies Attic, was publushed several years ago, it is still being sold in some stores. I've also seen it for sale on eBay for around $2.00. There are 13 projects for you to choose from. I see it at JoAnns Fabric and Crafts all the time. If you want the free pattern for this sweater-like shrug go to the link HERE.
I was fortunate to have 2 of my designs pictured on the front cover of the book! This is always exciting as a designer and it never gets old. I'm expecially pleased because I was a fairly new designer at the time and they chose 2 of my designs over those of several other known designers that have designs in the same book. There are mostly ponchos, shrugs, capelets and wraps.

Top it Off Crochet Book with 2 of my designs on the front cover

Other crochet designers who have a design in this book are:

1. Mary Jane Hall

2. Melissa Leapman

3. Kathleen Sams

4. Bendy Carter

5. Elizabeth Ann White

6. Joyce Nordstrom

7. Emma L. Hauck

8. Judi Kauffman

9. Maria Cook

10. Shelle Cain

11. Susan Shildmeyer

For more info on this sweater  see it here on Ravelry.

Cropped Crochet Sweater - by Mary Jane Hall - FREE Pattern

Au Naturel Cropped Top from Colorful Crochet Lace

 The next project I want to feature from my new book is the Au Naturel Cropped Top. So far this seems like a favorite with Ravelry members. The designs are all listed there. I used a DK #3 weight cotton-linen yarn (Farm Zooey by Juniper Moon) and the pattern is written for sizes SM - 3X. Top is worked in 2 pieces from the bottom up and seamed at the sides, leaving an opening for the armholes. Then a pretty lacy edging is added to the neckline, cap sleeves and bottom edge. There are no increases or decreases in this one either!

Hope you like it. If you missed the navy blue Unique Tunique Pullover I posted, please see my previews post.

Au Naturel Cropped Top in Colorful Crochet Lace