Crochet Pattern The Sneak A Peek Top – The pattern has two variations: a lengthy, detailed one with images for each stride along the path. The design calls for sizes XS-XXL.
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn
- I use Lily Sugar n cream cotton 5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle Scissors
- Stitch markers
Gauge:
- 4×4” = 15 st x 16 rows Sc
Terminology:
- Ch – Chain
- Dc – Double Crochet
- Sc – Single Crochet
- Ssc – Stacked Single Crochet
- Sk – Skip
- Sc2tog – Single crochet two together
Important Info:
*You may sell the finished products from this pattern but you must credit me as the designer by including a
direct link to where you bought my pattern in your item description. *You may not redistribute the pattern itself in any way (video tutorial, typed, screenshots, etc.)
Sizing:
Determine your size using the size chart below. Measurements are taken with the top laying out flat and does not account for stretching when the top is worn. You should expect each measurement to stretch about an inch.
| Top Measurements for The Sneak a Peak Top | ||||||
| Sizes | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| Cup Height (A) | 5.5” | 6″ | 7” | 8” | 9” | 10” |
| Opening Width (B) | 4” | 4.5″ | 5.5” | 6.5” | 7.5” | 8.5” |
| Opening Height (C) | 1.5” | 2″ | 2.5” | 3” | 3.5” | 4” |
| Total Width (D) | 18.5” | 19.5″ | 20.5” | 21.5” | 22.5” | 23.5” |
| Strap Distance (E) | 6.5” | 7″ | 7.5” | 8” | 8.5” | 9” |
What Size do I Pick?
| Bust Measurement | Size |
| 28–30” | XS |
| 32-34” | S |
| 36-38” | M |
| 40-42” | L |
| 44-46” | XL |
| 48-50” | XXL |
Sizing will be written as follows throughout the pattern: Xsmall (Small, Medium, Large, XLarge, XXLarge)
You will be turning your work between each row, I personally do not chain one between SC rows, you can if you would like
The Main Body
Chain 11(13, 17, 21, 25, 29)
Sc 14 rows [14 rows]
Sc across until you have one stitch left, in the last stitch place 2 Sc. Turn. Place 2 sc in the first stitch, Sc across. Repeat those two rows until you have done 12 rows [26 rows]
Sc across until you have two stitches left, Sc2tog. Turn. Sc2tog, Sc across, Place a stitch marker around the last stitch. [28 rows]
Sc 7(8,9,10,11,12) rows doing a Sc2tog at the beginning and end of each row [35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40 rows]
Sc 6(8,10,12,14,16) rows regular [41, 44, 47, 50, 53, 56 rows]
Sc 7(8,9,10,11,12) rows doing 2 sc in the first and last stitch of each row, Place a stitch marker around your last stitch [48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68 rows]
Sc across until you have one stitch left, in the last stitch place 2 Sc. Turn. Place 2 sc in the first stitch, Sc across. [50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70 rows]
Sc across until you have two stitches left, Sc2tog. Turn. Sc2tog, Sc across. Repeat those two rows until you have done 12 rows [62, 66, 70, 74, 78, 82 rows]
Sc 14 rows [76, 80, 84, 88, 92, 96 rows]
Bottom Band
Turn your top 90 degrees so you can Sc across bottom, at the stitch marker place 2 sc in the same spot, mark the second Sc
Continue Sc to the next marker, Place 2 Sc in the same spot, Mark the first Sc, Continue Sc to the end, turn your work
Sc across to the first marker, Ch14(17,20,23,26,29) across opening, continue Sc at the second marker to the end, turn work
Do 2 rows of Sc, turn your work
Ssc in the first stitch, Sk 1 (Dc 1, Ch 1, Dc 1, Sk 2) Repeat the parentheses until you have 2 stitches left in the row, Sk 1, Dc in the last stitch, turn your work
Repeat the last row so that you have two rows of V stitch, turn your work
Sc across bottom
Border and Straps
Rotate top 90 degrees, you should not have to turn it over, Place 3 sc in the corner, Sc across the side, place 3 Sc in the next corner
Continue with the Sc border to the top point of the cup, Chain 160 (180, 200, 220, 240, 260) for straps and slip stitch back down, Sc across the neck line, repeat the steps for the other strap. Strap length may vary depending on how much back space you have open.
Continue with the Sc border, Put 3 sc in the corners, End border at the beginning of the last SC row on the bottom band
Snip your yarn and weave in your ends Lace up your straps
You’re Done
