The Luisa Scalloped Topper is worked in four panels, consisting of a front panel, a back panel and two side panels. This construction technique allows for ease of customization and ensures a perfect fit. Each panel is worked separately and then seamed together, resulting in a seamless and professional finish. Pair the Luisa Scalloped Topper with high-waisted jeans or a flowing skirt for a bohemian-inspired look, or layer it over a sleeveless dress for an elegant and feminine touch. The versatility of this topper allows you to create a variety of outfits suitable for both casual and formal occasions.

Time: 50-Hour project

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: Finished Bust Size 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)” to fit bust 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)”

2” positive ease recommended.

Shown in size 36”

Gauge: 22 dc and 11 rows = 4” [10 cm] in double crochet after wet blocking

Materials

Yarn: Berroco Ultra wool Fine (100% superwash wool; 400 yards [366 meters]/100 grams): 5310 Alysum (MC, 2 (3, 3, 4, 5) balls)

Hook: US size D (3.25 mm)

Notions: Tapestry needle

Pattern Notes

This pattern is worked in four panels (front, back and side panels). The edging is worked along the side of front and back panels then the bottom edging is worked after the piece is put together.  When working neck shaping right-hand or left-hand sides are as worn.

Pattern

Back Panel

Ch 100 (100, 112, 112, 124).

Row 1 (Base row): Dc in 3^rd ch from hook (skipped chs count as a st), dc in every ch across, turn. 99 (99, 111, 111, 123) dc

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc, ch 1), * sk next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1; rep from * end with dc in 2^nd ch, turn. 50 (50, 56, 56, 62) dc

Row 3: Ch 3, * dc in next dc, ch 1; rep from *, end with dc in 2^nd ch, turn.

Repeat row 3 until piece measures 21 (21, 22, 22, 23)”.

Back neck shaping (right-hand side)

Row 1: Work as row 3 on next 18 (18, 20, 20, 21) dc, hdc in next dc, turn.

Row 2: Ch 2, dc in next dc work as row 3, turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, * dc in next dc, ch 1; rep from * on next 16 (16, 18, 18, 19) dc, hdc in next dc. Fasten off.

Back neck shaping (left-hand side)

Row 1: Sk next 12 (12, 14, 14, 20) dc, attach yarn to next dc, ch 2, work as row 3 on last 18 (18, 20, 20, 21) dc, turn.

Row 2: Work as row 3 on next 17 (17, 19, 19, 20) dc, hdc in next ch-2, turn.

Row 3: Ch 2, * dc in next dc, ch 1; rep from *, end with dc in 2^nd ch, turn. Fasten off.

Front Panel

Work same as back panel until piece measures 14 (14, 15, 15, 16)”.

Front neck shaping (left-hand side)

Row 1: Work as row 3 on next 18 (18, 20, 20, 21) dc, hdc in next dc, turn.

Row 2: Ch 2, dc in next dc work as row 3, turn.

Row 3: Work as row 3 on next 16 (16, 18, 18, 19) dc, hdc in next dc.

Row 4: Ch 3, * dc in next dc, ch 1; rep from *, end with dc in 2^nd ch, turn.

Repeat row 4 until piece measures 22 (22, 23, 23, 24)”. Fasten off.

Front neck shaping (right-hand side)

Row 1: Sk next 12 (12, 14, 14, 22) dc, attach yarn to next dc, ch 2, work as row 3 to end, turn.

Row 2: Work as row 3 on next 17 dc, hdc in next dc, turn.

Row 3: Ch 2, dc in next dc work same as row 3.

Row 4: Ch 3, * dc in next dc, ch 1; rep from *, end with dc in 2^nd ch, turn.

Repeat row 4 until piece measures 22 (22, 23, 23, 24)”. Fasten off.

Side Panel (make 2)

Ch 23 (35, 35, 41, 39).

Row 1 (Base row): Dc in 3^rd ch from hook, dc in every ch across, turn. 22 (34, 34, 40, 38) dc

Row 2: Ch 3, *sk next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1; rep from * end with dc in 2^nd ch, turn. 11 (17, 17, 20, 19) dc

Row 3: Ch 3, * dc in next dc, ch 1; rep from *, end with dc in 2^nd ch, turn.

Repeat row 3 until piece measures 13 (13, 13.5, 13.5, 14)”.

Finishing

Side edging

Sew shoulder seams.

With right side facing work on the edging along the sides of front and back.

Row 1: Attach yarn to the edge of the bottom corner, * ch 7, sk next side dc or ch-2 sp, sc in next side dc or ch-2 sp; rep from * across ending with ch 3, dc in last side dc or ch-2 sp, turn.

Row 2: Ch 3, 3 dc in ch-3 sp, * sc in next ch-7 sp, ch 7, sc in next ch-7 sp, 7 dc in next ch-7 sp; rep from * across ending with 4 dc in last ch-7 sp, turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, * ch 3, sc in next ch-7 sp, ch 3, sk next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 4 times, dc in next dc; rep from *, end with sk next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) twice, dc in 3^rd ch, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first ch-1 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, sc in same ch-1 sp, * (sc in next ch-3 sp, [ch 3, sc in same ch-3 sp] twice) twice, (sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, sc in same ch-1 sp) 4 times; rep from *, end with (sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, sc in same ch-1 sp) twice. Fasten off.

Repeat for the other side of the front and back panel.

Sew side panels making sure to keep the side edgings to the front of work.

Bottom edging

Rnd 1: With right side facing, attach yarn to the center back, * ch 7, sk next 3 dc, sc in next dc; rep from *, end with ch 3, dc in first sp.

Rnd 2: * 7 dc in next ch-7 sp, sc in next ch-7 sp, ch 7, sc in next ch-7 sp; rep from * around, end with ch 3, dc in last ch-7 sp.

Rnd 3: * Ch 3, sk next dc, (dc in next dc, ch1) 4 times, dc in next dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-7 sp; rep from * around, end with ch 3, dc in last ch-7 sp.

Rnd 4: Sc in next ch-3 sp, * (ch 3, sc in same ch-3 sp) twice, (sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, sc in same ch-1 sp) 4 times, (ch 3, sc in same ch-3 sp) twice; rep from * around. Fasten off.

Neckline finishing

Rnd 1: With right side facing, attach yarn to the center back neck, ch 1, on the back neck and front neck sc in every ch 1, and dc, on the sides, 2 sc in every dc or ch-2 sp around, end with sl st into the first ch.

Rnd 2: Reverse sc in every sc around. Fasten off.

Weave in all ends.

Block topper to size.