Scalloped Summer Top and Skirt Set

This crochet set consists of a crop top and a matching skirt, both adorned with delightful scallop edges. This pattern will guide you step-by-step to create a chic summer outfit.

Materials:

• Lightweight cotton yarn in beige (approx. 400g)
• Contrasting black cotton yarn (approx. 100g)
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Measuring tape
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving ends

Gauge:

20 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch. Adjust your hook size if necessary.

Abbreviations:

• Ch - Chain
• Sc - Single Crochet
• Dc - Double Crochet
• Sl St - Slip Stitch
• St(s) - Stitch(es)
• R - Row

Instructions:

Top

1. Start by making a foundation chain of 60 stitches with the beige yarn.
2. R1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across (59 sc). Turn.
3. R2: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in the same st, *ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in the next st; repeat from * across. Turn.
4. R3: Ch 1, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across. Turn.
5. R4: Repeat R2.
6. R5: Repeat R3.
7. Continue this pattern of alternating rows until you reach 12 rows in total.
8. Next, work R1 to R4 in black yarn, switch to beige for R5 to continue alternating pattern until you reach your desired length (about 16 inches total).
9. Finish with a black scalloped edge: (Sc, ch 3, sl st) in each edge st around the top. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Skirt

1. Make a foundation chain of 100 stitches using the beige yarn.
2. Follow the same instructions as for the top to create the body of the skirt until the length reaches 24 inches.
3. Once you reach your desired length, finish with a black scalloped edge as described in the top section.

Finishing:

Weave in all loose ends, and your beautiful scalloped summer outfit is ready to wear! Enjoy your new creation and the compliments that will come your way.