Strawberry - The Top
Strawberry - The Top
Strawberry – The Top
Creative · Level: Beginner plus
Part of Creative – CosyMonday's collection for creative knitters who like details, textures and designs with personality. A soft, feminine mohair sweater with a lace pattern, crochet details and airy puff sleeves.
Feminine. Playful. Handmade.
Styling
Wear Strawberry – The Top with jeans for a relaxed look, or style it with a satin skirt or wide tailored trousers when you want something more elegant. The handmade details mean the sweater lifts even a simple wardrobe.
Perfect if you want
- A feminine puff sleeve sweater
- A garment with a lace pattern
- To learn simple crochet
- A creative project with beautiful details
- A light and airy mohair sweater
What you get
- Digital PDF pattern
- Step-by-step explanations
- Cosy Cues throughout the pattern
- Technique explanations
- Yarn tips and yarn alternatives
- 7 sizes in one pattern
The story behind the design
Strawberry – The Top is inspired by handmade textures, romantic details and the joy of combining several crafts in one garment. Knitting and crochet meet in a modern design where airy materials and decorative elements create a look that feels both nostalgic and new.
Sizes
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) XXL
Bust width: 40 (43) 46 (50) 53 (56) 60 cm
Length: 52 (54) 55 (55.5) 57 (59) 61 cm
Sleeve length: 19 (20) 21 (21) 22 (23) 24 cm
Yarn & equipment
Fluff – HipKnitShop
4 (4) 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 balls
Fluff gives the sweater a silky soft mohair halo and an airy quality that brings out both the lace pattern and the crocheted details. Leftovers from Garnspesialisten also work well here.
Needles & accessories
7 mm circular needle (40 and 80 cm)
7 mm double-pointed needles or Magic Loop
7 mm crochet hook
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Tape measure
Gauge
12 stitches × 17 rounds = 10 × 10 cm on 7 mm needles. Check your gauge before you start so you get the right fit.
Construction
Strawberry – The Top is knitted from the bottom up. The body and sleeves are knitted separately before they are joined with classic raglan decreases. Finally you crochet the decorative details that give the sweater its characteristic look and bring out the handmade feel.
New to you? See how to knit lace pattern and puff sleeves.
What you should know / what you will learn along the way
You should know
Knit and purl stitches, decreases, weaving in ends
Along the way you will learn
A flexible cast on, raglan decreases, lace pattern, basic crochet, crocheting onto knitting, neat finishing
Cosy Cue
Tip from the designer: The crocheted details are added right at the end. That makes it easy to adjust the look with your own colours or placements, so the sweater gets a completely personal stamp.
Yarn feel
Fluff from HipKnitShop gives a silky soft mohair halo with low weight and high warmth. The yarn makes the sweater light, airy and comfortable against the skin, while it brings out the textures in the design.
Design & look
Feminine • Romantic • Textured • Handmade • Playful • Scandinavian • Slow Fashion
Part of CosyMonday
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About the designer
CosyMonday is founded and run by Anne Turid, a Norwegian knitwear designer trained in fashion at Moteskolen Esmod AS. Every pattern is designed with clean lines, real quality yarn and the details that make a garment your own. When you choose a CosyMonday pattern, you become part of a growing community of knitters who share the same love of good craft and timeless design. Welcome into the universe.