The Fallalery top is a truly comfort item that will imbue you with the confidence you desire. Yes, the right top can do that.
Inspiration and Design: Fallalery
Do you remember… Apologies the song intro has been stuck in my head for a while. What I meant to say was, I did it!
No, that’s not quite right either.
clears throat
I present to you, the conclusion of the Open Fan Stitch saga, for now. Yes, it’s a saga or perhaps a Pokémon evolution. This is after all the third rendition of a top using this stitch.
Am I allowed to say that this version, is my favorite… Seriously though, when I ventured into creating this design, this was the neckline I coveted.
The yarn:
The Fallalery top, in its true and final form is crocheted with Drops Safron, a combed cotton yarn that gives your stitches a lovely definition. This yarn is classified as a sport weight but I think it works quite well with a 3.5mm hook.
However, I’ve also tested the pattern with a cotton/cashmere blend. Yes, it’s the same blend of the Summer Fan top (stage 1 of the Fallalery top). Unlike the drops yarn which creates a slightly dense fabric, this yarn is all about air flow.
Why did I not use Drops again for the tutorial version? Well, you guys know I’m on a mission to use stash and the orange yarn was unspoken for.
While these are two different yarns, their base fabric, cotton, is what I would say works well with the openwork nature of the yoke.
Of course, that all depends on what you are after in terms of fabric, fit and drape.
Construction
As with the previous two versions, this top is crocheted in panels. However, this is where most of the similarities end. For Fallalery the sleeves are crocheted separately. You may also notice the non boatneck style used this time around.
To which I say, well spotted! Also, isn’t it fabulous? I do prefer a rounder neckline. Though, I have to say, this one isn’t strictly in the round, but you will see that later.
Description
The Fallalery top is my nod to Edwardian Lingerie gowns, they were varied, personal and oh so lace-full. I can’t get enough of those lace yokes and high collars. Even if you don’t like Edwardian lingerie gowns, you really can’t go wrong with a bit of lace, can you?
Without further ado, let me remind you that you can purchase the pdf from either Etsy or Ravelry through the handy dandy buttons provided below 😀 Also, the pdf includes a secret part 2 of the tutorial and a stitch chart which is only available to pdf purchasers.
Fallalery Top Instructions
Materials:
- 4(5,6,7,8,9,10,11) balls of Drops Safran / 175 yds in 50g / 100% Egyptian Cotton (Sport ?) * aff link
- 200(250,300,350,400,450,500,550)g of said yarn
- 3.5mm hook ( I used a Furls)
- Tape measure
- yarn needle * aff link
Gauge: 18 sts x 18 rows = 4” with a 3.5mm hook done in the main body pattern. Blocked
Stitches and abbreviations:
- Ch: chain
- Sc: single crochet
- Ext-Sc: extended single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- trb: treble
- sc2inc: single crochet increase
- sk: skip
- Open Fan stitch for yoke
- Fan: trb,ch2,trb,ch2,trb,ch2,trb,ch2,trb (5 trb’s and 4 ch2 spaces) in the same stitch.
- Half fan: trb,ch2,trb,ch2,trb (3 trb’s and 2 ch 2 spaces) in the same stitch
Main body pattern: alternating rows of sc and ext-sc
Sizes (in inches):
Neck Measurement pre button placement to close neckline.
| Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Bust | 29.5 | 34 | 38.25 | 42.75 | 47.5 | 51.5 | 56 | 60.5 |
| Waist | 25 | 29.5 | 34 | 38.25 | 42.75 | 47.5 | 51.5 | 56 |
| Arm Depth | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 |
| Length | 18 | 18.5 | 19 | 19.5 | 20 | 20.5 | 21 | 21.5 |
| Neck | 16.75 | 16.75 | 17 | 17.5 | 18 | 19 | 19.5 | 19.75 |
Notes:
- Open Fan stitch requires a multiple of 10 +6
- Combine sizes for your most comfortable fit. Example: sample is made in size 1 for the bust and size 2 for the waist.
- Substituting yarns may result in different gauge.
- Garment is constructed in panels, seamed. Then stitches are picked up for the neckline and the sleeves.
- Pattern was tested with this cotton/cashmere blend (aff links) as well.
Fallalery Top Panels
Front Panel
Ch 57(67,77,87) 97(107,117,127)
Row1 (RS): Starting in 2nd ch from hook, ext-sc, ch1 and turn. 56(66,76,86) 96(106,1yy16,126)
Row2 (Ws): Sc in each st, ch1 and turn.
56(66,76,86) 96(106,116,126)
Row3: Ext-sc in each st, ch1 and turn. 56(66,76,86) 96(106,116,126)
Continue alternating Rows 2 and 3 until you reach row 43.
Row44: Sc, sc2inc, sc to 2 sts before end of row, sc2inc, sc, ch1 and turn. 58(68,78,88) 98(108,118,128)
Row45: Ext-sc in each st, ch1 and turn.
Repeat rows 44 to 45 until you reach row 52. 66(76,86,96) 106(116,126,136)
Row53: Ext-sc in each st, ch1 and turn.** 66(76,86,96) 106(116,126,136)
Row54: Sc in each st, ch1 and turn. 66(76,86,96) 106(116,126,136)
12” Up to here
Open Fan Yoke:
Row55: Dc, ch1, *sk4, open fan, ch1, sk4, sc, ch1; rep from * until 5 sts are left, sk4, half fan in last st, ch1, turn.
Row56: Sc in first st, ch3, sk trb, dc in ch2 space *ch2, dc in next ch space, ch 3, sc in mid treble of fan, ch3, dc in last ch2 sp of fan; rep from * to last fan, ch 2, trb in last st, ch2 and turn.
Row57: half fan,* ch1, sc in sc, ch1, sk ch 3 sp, open fan in ch2 space; rep from * to last ch2 space, ch1, sc in last sc, ch5 and turn.
Row58: *Dc in ch2 space, ch3, sc in mid treble of fan, ch3, dc in last ch 2 space of fan, ch2; rep from * ending at the last open fan, dc in the next ch 2 sp, ch3, sc in the last trb (of the half fan) ch1 and turn.
Row59: sc, ch1, *open fan st in ch2 space, ch1, sc in sc, ch1; rep from * to last sc, ch1, half fan in ch5 sp, ch1 and turn.
Rows60 – 62: rep rows 56 to 58.
Row63: Ext-sc 60(70,80,90) 100(110, 120,130), ch1 and turn.
Shoulder (Right shoulder when worn)
All sizes:
Row 1: 14(18,22,26) 31(37,40,44) sc, ch1 and turn.
Row 2: Ext-sc, ext-sc dec, ext sc to end, ch1 and turn.
13(17,21,25) 30(36,39,43)
Row 3: Sc to 2 sts, sk1, sc in last, ch1 and turn.
12(16, 20, 24) 29(35, 38, 42)
Yoke + 3 rows of shoulder – Measures 5.5”
STOP HERE SIZE 1
Size2: make 2 more rows in pattern, no dec.
Size3: make 3 more rows in pattern, no dec.
Size4: make 5 more rows in pattern, no dec.
Size5: make 6 more rows in pattern, no dec.
Size6: make 8 more rows in pattern, no dec
Size7 : make 9 more rows in pattern, no dec.
Size8: make 11 more rows in pattern, no dec.
Left Shoulder:
All sizes:
Attach yarn (wrong side), 14(18,22,26) 31(37,40,44) stitches away from left edge, sc in each stitch
Row 2: Ext-sc to 2 sts, ext-sc dec, ch1 and turn. 13(17,21,25) 30(36,39,43)
Row 3: Sc, sk1, sc to end of row. 12(16, 20, 24) 29(35, 38, 42)
Rep remaining right shoulder shaping instructions.
Now, for the back panel
Back Panel
Repeat Front Panel Instructions until you reach **
Next row: Sc, sc2tog, sc in rem st, ch1 and turn. 65(75, 85,95) 105(115,125,135)
Once complete we are going to start the key-hole shaping.
Top right Back Panel
Row55: Ext-sc 32(37,42,47) 52(57,62,67), ch1 and turn.
Row56: Dc in each st, ch1 and turn.
Row57: Ext-sc until 2 sts rem, sk1, ext-sc, ch1 and turn. 31(36,41,46) 51(56,61,66)
Row58: Dc in each st, ch1 and turn.
Rows59 to 63: repeat rows 57 and 58.
Rows 64 to 70: Alternate between ext-sc rows and dc rows.
Row 71: Ext-sc 12(16, 20, 24) 29(35, 38, 42), fasten off and cut yarn.
Top Left Back Panel:
Attach yarn to the left of the skipped stitch.
Row55: Ext-sc 32(37,42,47) 52(57,62,67), ch1 and turn.
Row56: Dc in each st, ch1 and turn.
Row57: Ext-sc, sk 1 ext-sc in rem sts, ch1 and turn.
Row58: Dc in each st, ch1 and turn.
Rows59 to 63: repeat rows 57 and 58.
Rows 64 to 70: Dc in each st, ch1 and turn. Cut yarn.
Row 71: Attach yarn 12(16, 20, 24) 29(35, 38, 42) sts from the left, ext-sc in each st. Fasten off and cut yarn.
Seaming:
After completing our panels it’s time to join them.
Lay panels right sides together. Whip stitch 12(16, 20, 24) 29(35, 38, 42) at shoulder.
Whip stitch sides leaving 6(6.5,7,7.5) 8(8.5,9,9.5) inches for armhole.
Once joining is complete, I suggest you try on the top to make sure you are happy with the fit so far.
Sleeves (make 2):
Rnd1: Ext-sc 46(56,66,66) 76(76,86,86) around the armhole, sl st to join, ch1.
Rnd2 – 15: Ext-sc, sl st to join, ch1.
Rnd16: Dc, ch1, *sk4, open fan, ch1, sk4, sc, ch1; rep from * until 1 st is left, half fan in last st, sl st, turn.
Rnd17: Sc in trb, ch3, sk trb, *dc in ch2 space, ch2, dc in next ch space, ch 3, sc in mid treble of fan, ch3; rep from * to last fan, dc in last ch2 of fan, ch1, sl st to sc, ch1 and turn.
Rnds18 and 19: 50(60,70,70) 80(80,90,90) sc, ch1 (do not turn)
Rnd20: Sc2inc in every stitch.
Fasten off, cut yarn and weave in ends.
Neckline:
Attach yarn to back left side panel.
Row 1: Ext-sc 74(74,78,80) 82(86,88,88) around the neckline until you reach the back right panel, ch1 and turn.
Row 2: Sc across distributing 4 scdec evenly, ch1 and turn. 70(70,74,76) 78 (82,84,84)
Row 3: Ext-sc across distributing 4 ext-scdec evenly. After last st ch2, sc in same stitch (button hole made) 66(66,70,72) 74(78,80,80)
Fasten off and cut off your yarn. Weave in ends.
Finishing Touches:
Grab your sewing needle, thread and buttons. Sew 1 button to first stitch of the left side panel.
Sew remaining button, 8-9 sc to the left of the first button.
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Your Fallalery top is complete!
Photos and written pattern are the property of Clarisabeth López Rodríguez (@crochetcakes).
Make sure to tag on instagram #fallalerytop
