Get lost in the mystery and tranquility of the ocean with the whimsical Sea Spray Bohemian Top... As you admire the vastness of the horizon with the sun gently slipping behind the rolling clouds, throw this extra layer over your favourite sundress, helping to bring a touch of warmth to your cool shoulders. From the lightweight design to the delicate nature of this versatile top, this stylish piece ticks all the right boxes!
Can't you just picture this boho top being worn on a trip to the seaside, as you inhale the sharp, salty smell of the air. For this delicate design I knew I wanted to work it up in a light cotton with an airy stitch, helping to make this piece as soft and flow-y as an ocean breeze.
While on the hunt for the perfect yarn, We Are Knitters reached out and it wasn't long before we teamed up on this fun design as for the longest time I've been obsessed with the smoothness of their pima cotton yarn! If you've never heard of them before you must be living under a rock as they have a massive selection of the most beautiful fibres, kits and patterns ("The Wool" being a fave of mine)!.. Something for everyone, whether you're an absolute newbie or a crochet veteran. They've just celebrated their 6th year together, and it's easy to see why they've been so successful as practically every crocheter or knitter has their yarns on their Christmas wish-list this year!
When I first spotted their pima cotton in this beautiful hue, I could already feel my toes curling in the sand, and the warmth of my sun-kissed cheeks... Without any hesitation I knew it was the perfect fit for this boho top!
The great thing about this pattern is that the construction is pretty simple, and the overall design uses a lot of repeats helping you to enjoy a peaceful, and stress-free crochet experience... If you're ready to dive into this pattern, you can find the free pattern below or purchase an ad-free, printable PDF here!
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+ MATERIALS
4.50mm (7) Crochet Hook
520 [720yds] DK Yarn (8ply) - We Are Knitters The Cotton Wool
Tapestry Needle
520 [720yds] DK Yarn (8ply) - We Are Knitters The Cotton Wool
Tapestry Needle
+ SIZE
Changes for “Women's Medium/Large” size are in [ ].
Teen - Women's Small/Medium
Width: 21.5" (55cm)
Length: 15” (38cm)
Women's Medium/Large
Width: 23.5" (60cm)
Length: 16.25” (41cm)
Teen - Women's Small/Medium
Width: 21.5" (55cm)
Length: 15” (38cm)
Women's Medium/Large
Width: 23.5" (60cm)
Length: 16.25” (41cm)
+ GAUGE
17 stitches + 19 rows = 4"/10cm in single crochet
+ ABBREVIATIONS
(All Hopeful Honey patterns are written in standard US terms.)
st(s) - stitch(es)
ch - chain stitch
sl st - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
dc - double crochet
cl - cluster stitch
+ PATTERN
Note: This pattern is worked in the row. The finished panels are seamed together to form the top. It is imperative to check gauge and maintain an even tension throughout to ensure pieces ft together.
Cluster Stitch (cl)
Yarn over, insert hook into the next st. Yarn over, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through 2 loops. *Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch. Yarn over, draw up a loop. Yarn over, pull through 2 loops. Repeat from the * twice. (4 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through all 4 loops on hook.
TOP (FRONT & BACK):
Note: Repeat the “Top (Front & Back)” pattern twice to create two seperate pieces; The front and back panels.
Ch66 [74] using yarn and 4.50mm hook.
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in next 64 [72] sts. Turn your work. (65 [73] sts)
Row 2: Ch3 (counts as 1st dc and 'ch1'). Skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st. *Ch1, skip 1 st, dc in next st. Repeat from the * 30 [34] more times. Turn your work. (33[37] sts)
Row 3: Ch3 (counts as 1st dc and 'ch1'). Skip 'ch1' space, 1 dc in next st. *Ch1, skip 'ch1' space, dc in next st. Repeat from the * 30 [34] more times. Turn your work. (33 [37] sts)
Row 4 – 8 [9]: Repeat row 3.
Row 9 [10]: Ch2 (counts as 1st dc). *1 dc in next 'ch1'space. 1 dc in next st. Repeat from the * 31 [35] more times. Turn your work. (65 [73] sts)
Row 10 [11]: Ch2 (counts as 1st dc). 1 dc in next 64 [72] sts. Turn your work. (65 [73] sts)
Row 11 [12]: Repeat row 2.
Row 12 [13] – 17 [18]: Repeat row 3.
Row 18 [19]: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. *1 sc in next 'ch1'space. 1 sc in next st. Repeat from the * 31 [35] more times. Turn your work. (65 [73] sts)
Row 19 [20]: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. *Ch4, skip 3 sts, 1cl st in next st. Ch4, skip 3 sts, 1 sc in next st. Repeat from the * 7 [8] more times. Turn work. (17[19] sts)
Row 20 [21]: Ch2 (counts as 1st dc). *Ch4, 1 sc in next cl st from previous row. Ch4, 1 cl st in next sc from previous row. Repeat from the * 6 [7] more times. Ch4, 1 sc in next cl st from previous row. Ch4, 1 dc in next sc from previous row. Turn work. (17 [19]sts)
Row 21 [22]: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. *Ch4, 1 cl st in next sc from previous row. Ch4, 1 sc in next cl st. Repeat from the * 7 [8] more times. Turn work. (17 [19] sts)
Row 22 [23] – Row 34 [37]: Repeat rows 20 [21] – 21 [22].
Row 35 [38]: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. *Ch1, 1 hdc in 3rd ch of next 'ch4' space. Ch1, 1 dc in next sc from previous row. Ch1, 1 hdc in 2nd ch of next 'ch4'space. Ch1, 1 sc in next cl st from previous row. Repeat from the * 6 [7] more times. Ch1, 1 hdc in 3rd ch of next 'ch4' space. Ch1, 1 dc in next sc from previous row. Ch1, 1 hdc in 2nd ch of next 'ch4' space. Ch1, 1 sc in next dc from previous row. Turn work. (17 [19] sts)
Row 36 [39]: Repeat row 18 [19].
Row 37 [40]: Repeat row 2.
Row 38 [41 – 43 [46]: Repeat row 3.
Row 44 [47]: Repeat row 9 [10].
Row 45 [48]: Repeat row 10 [11].
Row 46 [49]: Repeat row 2.
Row 47 [50] – 52 [56]: Repeat row 3.
Row 53 [57]: Repeat row 18 [19].
FINISHINGS:
Block the front and back panels to correct height/width. (Check “Assembly” diagram below) Turn both pieces horizontal, ensuring that wrong sides are facing out.
Seam sides along the top of the top, leaving approx. 15”/38cm (16”/41cm) open at the neck. Seam along both sides of the top, leaving approx. 8”/20cm (9”/23cm) open for armholes. Block pullover top to size and shape.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
hdc - half double crochet
dc - double crochet
cl - cluster stitch
Note: This pattern is worked in the row. The finished panels are seamed together to form the top. It is imperative to check gauge and maintain an even tension throughout to ensure pieces ft together.
Cluster Stitch (cl)
Yarn over, insert hook into the next st. Yarn over, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through 2 loops. *Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch. Yarn over, draw up a loop. Yarn over, pull through 2 loops. Repeat from the * twice. (4 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through all 4 loops on hook.
TOP (FRONT & BACK):
Note: Repeat the “Top (Front & Back)” pattern twice to create two seperate pieces; The front and back panels.
Ch66 [74] using yarn and 4.50mm hook.
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in next 64 [72] sts. Turn your work. (65 [73] sts)
Row 2: Ch3 (counts as 1st dc and 'ch1'). Skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st. *Ch1, skip 1 st, dc in next st. Repeat from the * 30 [34] more times. Turn your work. (33[37] sts)
Row 3: Ch3 (counts as 1st dc and 'ch1'). Skip 'ch1' space, 1 dc in next st. *Ch1, skip 'ch1' space, dc in next st. Repeat from the * 30 [34] more times. Turn your work. (33 [37] sts)
Row 4 – 8 [9]: Repeat row 3.
Row 9 [10]: Ch2 (counts as 1st dc). *1 dc in next 'ch1'space. 1 dc in next st. Repeat from the * 31 [35] more times. Turn your work. (65 [73] sts)
Row 10 [11]: Ch2 (counts as 1st dc). 1 dc in next 64 [72] sts. Turn your work. (65 [73] sts)
Row 11 [12]: Repeat row 2.
Row 12 [13] – 17 [18]: Repeat row 3.
Row 18 [19]: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. *1 sc in next 'ch1'space. 1 sc in next st. Repeat from the * 31 [35] more times. Turn your work. (65 [73] sts)
Row 19 [20]: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. *Ch4, skip 3 sts, 1cl st in next st. Ch4, skip 3 sts, 1 sc in next st. Repeat from the * 7 [8] more times. Turn work. (17[19] sts)
Row 20 [21]: Ch2 (counts as 1st dc). *Ch4, 1 sc in next cl st from previous row. Ch4, 1 cl st in next sc from previous row. Repeat from the * 6 [7] more times. Ch4, 1 sc in next cl st from previous row. Ch4, 1 dc in next sc from previous row. Turn work. (17 [19]sts)
Row 21 [22]: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. *Ch4, 1 cl st in next sc from previous row. Ch4, 1 sc in next cl st. Repeat from the * 7 [8] more times. Turn work. (17 [19] sts)
Row 22 [23] – Row 34 [37]: Repeat rows 20 [21] – 21 [22].
Row 35 [38]: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. *Ch1, 1 hdc in 3rd ch of next 'ch4' space. Ch1, 1 dc in next sc from previous row. Ch1, 1 hdc in 2nd ch of next 'ch4'space. Ch1, 1 sc in next cl st from previous row. Repeat from the * 6 [7] more times. Ch1, 1 hdc in 3rd ch of next 'ch4' space. Ch1, 1 dc in next sc from previous row. Ch1, 1 hdc in 2nd ch of next 'ch4' space. Ch1, 1 sc in next dc from previous row. Turn work. (17 [19] sts)
Row 36 [39]: Repeat row 18 [19].
Row 37 [40]: Repeat row 2.
Row 38 [41 – 43 [46]: Repeat row 3.
Row 44 [47]: Repeat row 9 [10].
Row 45 [48]: Repeat row 10 [11].
Row 46 [49]: Repeat row 2.
Row 47 [50] – 52 [56]: Repeat row 3.
Row 53 [57]: Repeat row 18 [19].
FINISHINGS:
Block the front and back panels to correct height/width. (Check “Assembly” diagram below) Turn both pieces horizontal, ensuring that wrong sides are facing out.
Seam sides along the top of the top, leaving approx. 15”/38cm (16”/41cm) open at the neck. Seam along both sides of the top, leaving approx. 8”/20cm (9”/23cm) open for armholes. Block pullover top to size and shape.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
Hope you all enjoyed the pattern for chic beach cover-up.
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Have a lovely day crocheting...
What a beautiful project to try. Thank you so much for the pattern.
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