A top for many occasions. Whether worn casually with jeans or over a dress, a little more elegantly with long black trousers or pulled over a white blouse, this cute short-sleeved sweater can be combined in a variety of ways.

The shirt combines a simple cut with a catchy pattern that is easy to remember.

You can of course make the sleeves any length you want, e.g. a 3/4 or long-sleeved shirt. You can also adjust the length of the shirt to suit your requirements and make a slightly longer shirt or dress.

The shirt consists of a front and back piece. After sewing them together, which is explained in great detail, the sleeves are crocheted on directly. There are no seams to be seen at the end and the sweater looks as if it has been crocheted in one piece.

The instructions are very detailed over 15 pages and include text, numerous step-by-step pictures as well as several crochet diagrams and a sketch with dimensions.

Previous knowledge required: Chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, treble, front and pack post double crochet.

Suitable for beginners as long as you are comfortable with the types of stitches indicated.

The instructions are written for sizes S/M (36/38), L/XL (40/42) and XXL (44/46). But also other sizes are no problem due to the simple cut, how it works is also in the instructions. The pictures show size 40/42.

• "Elastico" by Lana Grossa (160 m / 50 g) in beige (No. 097),
  Size S/M (36/38) = approx. 200 g, Size L/XL (40/42) = approx. 250 g,
  Size XXL (44/46) = approx. 300 g
• Crochet hook 3.5 mm and 4.0 mm
• Sewing needle