Flip the Script Top
Time to flip the script on what wearable crochet can be!
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The Pattern
The Flip the Script top is a roomy, modified drop-shoulder design that changes its appearance when turned inside-out, making it completely reversible.
One side features clean, vertical columns that create a sleek, elongated look, perfect for adding structure and elegance. The other side showcases horizontal rectangles, giving a more grounded, layered appearance.
The generous amount of positive ease paired with details such as a V-neck, faux-i-cord finishings and elbow length sleeves ensure the maximum level of comfort and elegance, making this your new favorite piece for the spring and summer.
MEASUREMENTS
Finished bust circumference: 38 (42, 46, 50, 54) (58, 62, 66, 70) inches or 97 (107, 117, 127, 137) (147, 157, 168, 178) cm
The sizing for this pattern is based on the standard Craft Yarn Council (CYC) measurements.
This top is designed to be worn with up to 10 inches or 25 cm of positive ease around the bust.
All my garment patterns are size-inclusive and are graded for actual bust circumferences of up to at least a 60 inches or 152 cm.
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
MATERIALS
Yarn: For a light, breathable top, choose natural fibers. Cotton offers crisp stitch definition and structure, linen provides elegant drape that softens with wear, and bamboo or viscose blends add silky softness and sheen. Merino wool is a versatile option: it’s light, breathable, and elastic, making it perfect for comfort and shape retention while staying suitable for spring-summer wear.
For best results, choose a fingering-weight yarn in at least two, highly contrasting colors.
The sample is shown in Merino Super Sock by La Bien Aimée (75% superwash merino, 25% nylon, 467 yds / 425 m –100 g) in colorway “Hightower” as MC and “Anemelilies” as CC.
Hooks: US E-4/3.5 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge. Hook one size larger than gauge hook may be needed for the faux i-cord finishings. I’m a tight crocheter, so you may have to go down in hook sizes.
Notions: 6 locking stitch markers, safety pins or sewing clips.
YARDAGE
The approximate yardages are:
Main color (thin vertical lines on the RS): 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 4, 4) skeins or 1080 (1220, 1285, 1390, 1485) (1590, 1650, 1710, 1785) yds / 990 (1115, 1175, 1270, 1360) (1455, 1510, 1565, 1630) m
Contrast color (dotted horizontal lines on the WS): 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins or 735 (870, 910, 1040, 1095) (1230, 1285, 1390, 1435) yds / 670 (795, 830, 950, 1000) (1125, 1175, 1270, 1310) m
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Size 1, using 598 yds of CBC 8-ply fine cotton as MC, and 1411 yds of locally sourced silk flax beaded and sequined yarn as CC
Hook size(s): 3.3mm
Mods: None
Lydia Moth (FoldedMoth on Ravelry)
Size 5, using 1350 yds of Hobbii Friends Wheel as MC, and 890 yds of Hobbii Twister as CC
Hook size(s): 3.5 mm
Mods: None
Anne (Anne Beley on Ravelry)
Size 1, using 650 yds of Alize Cotton Gold as MC, and 500 yds of Alize Cotton Gold as CC
Hook size(s): 3.5 mm
Mods: None
Alicia (AliciaTeng27 on Ravelry)
Size 2, using 930 yds of Yarnart Begonia as MC, and 680 yds of Yarnart Begonia Melange as CC
Hook size(s): 2.5 mm
Mods: I made one less repeat for front and back panel as prefer the length to be slightly shorter (did a corresponding reduction in number of rows for the underarm panel).
Rebecca (Becca-Lee on Ravelry)
Size 2, using 1261 yds of Malabrigo Ultimate Sock as MC, and 686 yds of Malabrigo Ultimate Sock as CC
Hook size(s): 3.5 mm
Mods: I swapped out CC for MC on sleeves and side panels. This means in my total yardages above, 98 yds of the used MC should have been CC if done as written.
Dörte Fritsch (doesta on Ravelry)
Size 2, using 888 yds of QJH Cashmere as MC, and 1131 yds of Alize Diva as CC
Hook size(s): 3 mm
Mods: I added 4 sets (16 rows in total) to the body length on the front and back panel.
Dallus (BytchesgetStyches on Ravelry)
Size 4, using 1400 yds of Hobbii Cotton Kings Cone 8/4 as MC, and 1000 yds of Hobbii Dahlia Mixo as CC
Hook size(s): 4 mm
Mods: None
Joelle (jtcrochet28 on Ravelry)
Size 3, using 1045.5 yds of Crochetedbycarisse, Mixed Berries as MC, and 1322.8 yds of locally sourced 4-ply milk cotton as CC
Hook size(s): 2.5 mm
Mods: None
Nicole Bianco (Stickybeans on Ravelry)
Size 3, using 1200 yds of Expression Fiber Arts Oasis Fingering as MC, and 900 yds of Expression Fiber Arts Oasis Fingering as CC
Hook size(s): 3 mm
Mods: I made the neck less deep.
Tehnaz (Tehnaz k on Ravelry)
Size 2, using 1100 yds of Kotton By Magicneddles as MC, and 860 yds of Kotton By Magicneddles as CC
Hook size(s): 2 mm
Mods: I used MC for the sleeves and underarm panels.
Sandra (spgalvao on Ravelry)
Size 8, using 4396 yds of Circulo Clea Azul as MC, and 4396 yds of Circulo Clea Parque as CC
Hook size(s): 2 mm
Mods: None
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