Are you ready for Christmas parties and holidays? I am! I mean, it’s 2020, so I’m not ACTUALLY going to any, but I’m gonna dress up and dance around the tree with my kids! I love this top for holiday party dress - or even just around the house, since it is THAT comfortable!

When my sister told me she wanted her bridesmaids (ahem, me) to wear gray lace tops and flowy purple skirts for her wedding, I grabbed my hook knowing that it was my time to SHINE! Her wedding was originally scheduled for May, so I planned to remake my San Fior Crop Top in the gray; however, once the lockdowns started, I knew I’d have to set that idea aside. Her October wedding was BEAUTIFUL, but I needed something with sleeves to keep me a little more comfortable in the cooler weather - I mean, it wasn’t COLD. This is the South. It’s not cold in October. It’s just not 100 degrees outside.

I have to say, I am thrilled with how the San Fior Holiday Top came out! I’ve worn it many times since the wedding. Keep reading to learn more about this pattern and how to get your copy!

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Yarn

When designing this top, I knew I wanted to use something soft and cottony, but I wasn’t sure that I wanted cotton. When I stumbled across the Lion Brand Truboo in Silver, I KNEW it was the perfect fiber. Truboo is a bamboo/rayon fiber, which is soft and shiny. It can be a little slippery to work with, so if you struggle to maintain your tension, I recommend using a wooden hook, since they grip the fibers a little more. This yarn has some tendency to split, so be careful not to rush the process or to stitch too tightly. Overall, I enjoyed the experience working with this yarn and will use it again for more projects.

(3 Pack) Lion Brand Yarn 837-149 Truboo Yarn, Silver Buy on Amazon

Hook

I used a 4.5 mm hook to create my top. Of course, each crocheter has a slightly different tension - even when using the same hook and yarn. After you make your gauge swatch, you might need to use a 5 mm or a 4 mm as needed. I mentioned above that if you find the Truboo yarn too slick, you might be helped by using a wooden hook. These tend to be lightweight with a little more grip on the yarn. I always default to a wooden hook when using slippery yarns like bamboo or silk. I used my trusty Furls hook.

Techniques

This pattern is made in four sections. After the front, back, and two sleeves are completed, each piece is blocked. I prefer to wet block my projects, since this gives me a very crisp, professional look. To wet block your project, hand wash it with a light detergent (I use Dreft), roll it up in a towel to press out the excess water without wringing it.

After each piece is hand washed and the excess water pressed out, pin the panels to the shape you want. You can stretch them pretty far, because of how open this lace pattern is. So if you like a loose fit, or you feel like you made it a little small, stretch the fabric a little further and pin it in place. If you want a closer fit, simply lay the materials out with little stretching and pin it in place.

Leave your panels to dry for 24 hours or until completely dry before removing the pins and assembling.

I use this blocking set from We Crochet.