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

Unique Tunique Pullover from Colorful Crochet Lace

The time is drawing near! The Colorful Crochet Lace release date is not until July 24, 2015, but I have been given permission by the publisher (Interweave Press / F+W) to go ahead and start posting some of the projects in the book.

 The first one I want to share is the Tunique Unique Pullover. We did a French theme for the book and decided to give the projects French names or words. I love the outdoor setting of the book. Photo shoot was in Denver, Colorado at various places - gardens, coffee shop and a sidewalk cafe. This top will be flattering on anyone - I wrote the pattern for sizes XS -3X & there are NO increases or decreases! # 2 Sport weight yarn (Rowan wool / cotto fingering), was usedan for this projet. Let me know what you think!

Pullover design by Mary Jane Hall /  image copyright by Joe Hancock