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The Mint Leaf top is a garment version of the Mint Leaf shawl design. It features the same gentle stitch pattern, now shaped into a top, layering vest, or even a sweater if you choose to add sleeves. The top’s construction allows you to adjust the size or make custom modifications easily as you go.

The stitch pattern of these designs is based on the linen (moss) stitch. It is modified in an unusual way to create wonderfully textured lines with a gentle curve, enhanced by eyelets for an airy effect. If you are looking for a more casual texture, check the Linen Leaf top, with its clean straight lines.

MATERIALS

• Malabrigo Sock; light fingering / 3 ply; 440 yd (402 m) per 100 g skein; 100% Merino wool, SW347 Jasmine colorway
• Hook: U.S. E (3.5 mm)
• Yarn needle to weave in ends
• Stitch markers

YARDAGE

• 2 (3, 4), (5, 6, 7) skeins.
• Length option 1: 701 (1034, 1419), (1821, 2257, 2744) yds / 640 (945, 1297), (1664, 2062, 2507) m
• Length option 2: 761 (1103, 1496), (1906, 2351, 2847) yds / 695 (1008, 1367), (1742, 2148, 2601) m

GAUGE FOR SWATCH

• 24 sts (sc and chs) and 24 rows = 4″ (10 cm) worked in linen st patt only.
• 8-st PR and 8-row-PR = 1⅕’’ (3 cm)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

The pattern is written for six width options and allows for the making of custom modifications, such as adding more ease to the body, making it longer, adjusting the sleeve length and width on your liking easily and as you go by working extra st and row PRs. The length options are provided to give you a better idea of yardage requirements.

Sizes 1 (2, 3), (4, 5, 6):

• Width: 19 (21¼, 23⅝), (26, 28⅜, 30¾)’’ / 48 (54, 60), (66, 72, 78) cm
• Circumference: 38 (42½, 47¼), (52, 56¾, 61½)’’ / 96 (108, 120), (132, 144, 156) cm
• Length, option 1 (one extra PR at bottom): 17⅜ (18½, 19 ¾), (20⅞, 22, 23¼)’’ / 44 (47, 50), (53, 56, 59) cm
• Length, option 2 (two extra PRs at bottom): 18½ (19 ¾, 20⅞), (22, 23¼, 24⅜)’’ / 47 (50, 53), (56, 59, 62) cm
• Sleeve circumference: 13⅜ (13⅜, 15¾), (15¾, 15¾, 18⅛)’’ / 34 (34, 40), (40, 40, 46) cm
• Neckline back width: 7-8¼’’/ 18-21 cm
• Neckline depth: 6¼-7’’/ 16-18 cm

★ The pattern has been professionally tech edited.
★ Language: English (US crochet terms)

I create new crochet stitches to show a quieter, softer side of crochet: calm, simple, and casual. My patterns may look unusual at first only because the technique is new to you, just like your first chain or single crochet once was. After a little practice, it feels easy and natural.

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