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Introducing Summer Duet, an amazingly simple (first time crocheters and sewers can handle this!) summer top.  In fact, it is so easy, that I had to make three!  Summer Duet is made in two parts, with a few easy steps:  first you choose yarn and fabric that you LOVE, then crochet the top band for your size, finally cut and sew the bottom and attach together.  The pattern is written step by step with diagrams and photos to outline any parts that might be tricky.  If you don't crochet, this might be the project to get you to learn! 

Materials
Yarn- 90 (100, 135, 175) yards DK weight summer yarn
Smalls shown in:
Classic Elite Wool Bam Boo (50% wool, 50% bamboo, 50 g / 118 yds [107 m]);
color 1691 and color 1650
Medium shown in:
Rowan Lenpur Linen (75% plant fiber, 25% linen, 50 g / 126 yds [115 m]); color 566
Fabric- ¾ (1, 1 ¼, 1 ?) yard 53 inch wide cotton fabric (choose one that has great drape, and remember to WASH it first!)
Smalls shown in:
Betz White, Flutter Organic Cotton Sateen; color Spring Green and 100% linen handkerchief
Medium shown in:
Liberty of London, Tana Lawn; color Multi Droxford 8018

One size F/3.75 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Pins
Sewing machine
Thread to match fabric and yarn

Gauge
16 sts / 18 rows = 4 inches in single crochet
Finished Measurements for Crochet Piece
34 (38, 42, 46)
Finished Measurements for Fabric Piece (after sewing)
Chest: 33 (37, 40.5, 44.25)
Length: 16.75 (17.5, 18.5, 19.25)
To Fit Sizes:
32 (36, 40, 44)

Pattern is delivered electronically upon purchase in pdf format.  You will need Adobe Reader to view/print this pattern.  Click HERE to get it.

No duplicating except for personal use.  Please do not copy and share with your friends or colleagues; each download of a pattern helps promote and support my designing.  Items made from this pattern may not be sold except with permission of the designer.