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RUBY WEBBS
Contemporary Crochet Patterns

The Juliette Top

crochet pattern by Ruby Webbs

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Skill Level: Easy Terminology: American

Yarn: Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend (size 3, 7 oz / 200 g,

392 yards/358 m, 50% cotton, 50% polyester)
. Size Extra Small: Approximately 420 - 500 yards
. Size Small: Approximately 485 - 550 yards
. Size Medium: Approximately 550 - 650 yards
. Size Large: Approximately 675 - 800 yards
. Size Extra Large: Approximately 700 - 820 yards
Materials
. 5.5 mm (US I) and 6 mm (US J)
. Yarn needle

Gauge: With an I/5.5 mm or hook needed to meet gauge, 8 hhdc x 6 rows = 2”

Sizing and Finished Measurements (each size will stretch several inches)
Extra Small Small Medium Large Extra Large

Bust to fit 28”-30” 32”-34” 36”-38” 40”-42” 44”-46”

Length at 10.5” - 12.5” 11” - 13” 11.5” - 13.5” 12” - 14” 12.5” - 14.5”
center before
adding trim

Finished Bust 28” 32” 36” 40” 43”

Stitch Guide and Abbreviations

Single Crochet (sc): insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull through work (2 loops on
hook), yarn over and pull through 2 loops
Herringbone Half-double Crochet (hhdc): yarn over, insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over
and pull through work and one loop on hook (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 2
loops
Herringbone Half-double Crochet Decrease (hhdc dec): yarn over, insert hook into the next
stitch, yarn over, pull through work and one loop on hook (2 loops on hook), yarn over and
insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull through work and one loop on hook (3 loops
on hook), yarn over, pull through all 3 loops
Front Post Half-double Crochet (fphdc): yarn over, insert hook from front to back to front
around the post of the next stitch, yarn over and pull through work, yarn over and pull through
all 3 loops

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Back Post Half-Double Crochet (bphdc): yarn over, insert hook from back to front to back
around the post of the next stitch, yarn over and pull through work, yarn over and pull through
all 3 loops

Pattern Notes
To ensure a proper fit, it is very important that you meet gauge. The top can be made in 5
sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL). For each size I have included instructions for making the top in a
shorter length and a longer length with instructions for each in parenthesis, for example:
(shorter length, longer length). The longer version will add 2” to the total length of the top
(see photos at the bottom of page 9). The length of the top can also be adjusted by adding
or omitting rounds from the bottom ribbing. The front and back panels are identical and are
made first in rows. Make 2 panels, one for the front and one for the back. Throughout the
pattern, the chain 1 at the beginning of each row or round DOES NOT count as a stitch. The
pattern for the bottom ribbing is written for all sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL).

Front and Back Panels - Use an I/5.5 mm hook or hook used to meet gauge
(make 2 panels)
If you begin each panel with a foundation chain, weave all loose ends into the opposite side
when making the second panel. I have included instructions for making the top in a shorter
length and a longer length with instructions for each in parenthesis, for example: (shorter
length, longer length). The longer version will add 2” to the length.

Size Extra Small Front and Back Panels (each panel measures approximately
14” wide x (10.5”, 12.5”) long at center)
Row 1: work (39, 47) foundation hdc, turn (39, 47)
Row 1 Alternate method: chain (40, 48) turn, hhdc in the second chain from hook and in each
chain to end of row, turn (39, 47)
Row 2: chain 1, hhdc in each stitch until 1 stitch remains, 2 hhdc in the last stitch, turn (40, 48)
Row 3: chain 1, 2 hhdc in the first stitch, hhdc in each stitch to end of row, turn (41, 49)
Row 4: repeat row 2

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Rows 5 - 10: repeat rows 3 and 2

At the end of row 10 you should have (48, 56) stitches.
Row 11: chain 1, hhdc in the same stitch and in each stitch to end of row, turn (48, 56)
Row 12: chain 1, hhdc in the same stitch and in each stitch until 2 stitches remain, hhdc dec,
turn (47, 55)
Row 13: chain 1, using the same stitch and the next stitch, hhdc dec, hhdc in each stitch to end
of row, turn (46, 54)
Row 14: repeat row 12
Rows 15 - 22: repeat rows 13 and 12
At the end of row 22 you should have (37, 45) stitches
Row 23: repeat row 3
Row 24-33: repeat rows 2 and 3
At the end of row 33 you should have (48, 56) stitches.
Row 34: repeat row 11
Row 35: repeat row 13
Rows 36-43 : repeat rows 12 and 13
At the end of row 43 you should have (39, 47) stitches.
Row 44: chain 1, hhdc in the same stitch and in each stitch to end of row, fasten off and weave
in loose ends (39, 47)
If you began each panel with a foundation chain, weave all loose ends into the opposite side
when making the second panel. See instructions on page 7 for joining the panels together.

Size Small Front and Back Panels (each panel measures approximately 16”
wide x (11”, 13”) long at center)
Row 1: work (40, 48) foundation hdc, turn (40, 48)
Row 1 Alternate method: chain (41, 49) turn, hhdc in the second chain from hook and in each
chain to end of row, turn (40, 48)
Row 2: chain 1, hhdc in each stitch until 1 stitch remains, 2 hhdc in the last stitch, turn (41, 49)
Row 3: chain 1, 2 hhdc in the first stitch, hhdc in each stitch to end of row, turn (42, 50)
Row 4: repeat row 2
Rows 5 - 12: repeat rows 3 and 2
At the end of row 12 you should have (51, 59) stitches.
Row 13: chain 1, hhdc in the same stitch and in each stitch to end of row, turn (51, 59)
Row 14: chain 1, hhdc in the same stitch and in each stitch until 2 stitches remain, hhdc dec,
turn (50, 58)
Row 15: chain 1, using the same stitch and the next stitch, hhdc dec, hhdc in each stitch to end
of row, turn (49, 57)
Row 16: chain 1, hhdc in the same stitch and in each stitch until 2 stitches remain, hhdc dec,
turn (48, 56)
Rows 17: repeat row 15
Rows 18 - 25: repeat rows 16 and 15
At the end of row 25 you should have (39, 47) stitches

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Rows 26 - 37: repeat rows 2 and 3

At the end of row 37 you should have (51, 59) stitches.
Row 38: repeat row 13
Row 39: repeat row 15
Rows 40 - 49: repeat rows 16 and 15
At the end of row 49 you should have (40, 48) stitches.
Row 50: chain 1, hhdc in the same stitch and in each stitch to end of row, fasten off and weave
in loose ends (40, 48)
If you began each panel with a foundation chain, weave all loose ends into the opposite side
when making the second panel. See instructions on page 7 for joining the panels together.

Size Medium Front and Back Panels (each panel measures approximately
18” wide x 11.5” at center)
Row 1: work (41, 49) foundation hdc, turn (41, 49)
Row 1 Alternate method: chain (42, 50) turn, hhdc in the second chain from hook and in each
chain to end of row, turn (41, 49)
Row 2: chain 1, hhdc in each stitch until 1 stitch remains, 2 hhdc in the last stitch, turn (42, 50)
Row 3: chain 1, 2 hhdc in the first stitch, hhdc in each stitch to end of row, turn (43, 51)
Row 4: repeat row 2
Rows 5 - 14: repeat rows 3 and 2
At the end of row 14 you should have (54, 62) stitches.
Row 15: chain 1, hhdc in the same stitch and in each stitch to end of row, turn (54, 62)
Row 16: chain 1, hhdc in the same stitch and in each stitch until 2 stitches remain, hhdc dec,
turn (53, 61)
Row 17: chain 1, using the same stitch and the next stitch, hhdc dec, hhdc in each stitch to end
of row, turn (52, 60)
Row 18: repeat row 16
Rows 19 - 28: repeat rows 17 and 16
At the end of row 28 you should have (41, 49) stitches.
Row 29:repeat row 3
Rows 30 - 41: repeat rows 2 and 3
At the end of row 41 you should have (54, 62) stitches.
Row 42: repeat row 15
Row 43: chain 1, using the same stitch and the next stitch, hhdc dec, hhdc in each stitch to end
of row, turn (53, 61)
Rows 44 - 55: repeat rows 16 and 17
At the end of row 55 you should have (41, 49) stitches.
Row 56: chain 1, hhdc in the same stitch and in each stitch to end of row, fasten off and weave
in loose ends (41, 49)
If you began each panel with a foundation chain, weave all loose ends into the opposite side
when making the second panel. See instructions on page 7 for joining the panels together.

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Size Large Front and Back Panels (each panel measures approximately 20”
wide x (11.75”, 13.75” long)
Row 1: work (42, 50) foundation hdc, turn (42, 50)
Row 1 Alternate method: chain (43, 51), turn, hhdc in the second chain from hook and in each
chain to end of row, turn (42, 50)
Row 2: chain 1, hhdc in each stitch until 1 stitch remains, 2 hhdc in the last stitch, turn (43, 51)
Row 3: chain 1, 2 hhdc in the first stitch, hhdc in each stitch to end of row, turn (44, 52)
Row 4: repeat row 2
Rows 5 - 16: repeat rows 3 and 2
At the end of row 16 you should have (57, 65) stitches.
Row 17: chain 1, hhdc in the same stitch and in each stitch to end of row, turn (57, 65)
Row 18: chain 1, hhdc in the same stitch and in each stitch until 2 stitches remain, hhdc dec,
turn (56, 64)
Row 19: chain 1, using the same stitch and the next stitch, hhdc dec, hhdc in each stitch to end
of row, turn (55, 63)
Rows 20 - 31: repeat rows 18 and 19
At the end of row 31 you should have (43, 51) stitches.
Row 32 - 45: repeat rows 2 and 3
At the end of row 45 you should have (57, 65) stitches.
Row 46: repeat row 17
Row 47: chain 1, using the same stitch and the next stitch, hhdc dec, hhdc in each stitch to end
of row, turn (56, 64)
Rows 48 - 61: repeat rows 18 and 19
At the end of row 61 you should have (42, 50) stitches.
Row 62: chain 1, hhdc in the same stitch and in each stitch to end of row, fasten off and weave
in loose ends (42, 50)
If you began each panel with a foundation chain, weave all loose ends into the opposite side
when making the second panel. See instructions on next page for joining the panels together.

Size Extra Large Front and Back Panels (each panel measures approximately
21.5” wide x 12.5” long)
Row 1: work (46, 54) foundation hdc, turn (46, 54)
Row 1 Alternate method: chain (47, 55) turn, hhdc in the second chain from hook and in each
chain to end of row, turn (46, 54)
Row 2: chain 1, hhdc in each stitch until 1 stitch remains, 2 hhdc in the last stitch, turn (47, 55)
Row 3: chain 1, 2 hhdc in the first stitch, hhdc in each stitch to end of row, turn (48, 56)
Row 4: repeat row 2
Rows 5 - 16: repeat rows 3 and 2
At the end of row 16 you should have (61, 69) stitches.
Row 17: chain 1, hhdc in the same stitch and in each stitch to end of row, turn (61, 69)
Row 18: chain 1, hhdc in the same stitch and in each stitch until 2 stitches remain, hhdc dec,
turn (60, 68)

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Row 19: chain 1, using the same stitch and the next stitch, hhdc dec, hhdc in each stitch to end
of row, turn (59, 67)
Rows 20 - 33: repeat rows 18 and 19
At the end of row 33 you should have (45, 53) stitches.
Rows 34 - 49: repeat rows 2 and 3
At the end of row 49 you should have (61, 69) stitches.
Row 50: repeat row 17
Row 51: repeat row 19
Rows 52 - 65: repeat rows 18 and 19
At the end of row 65 you should have (46, 54) stitches.
Row 66: chain 1, hhdc in the same stitch and in each stitch to end of row, fasten off and weave
in loose ends (46, 54)
If you began each panel with a foundation chain, weave all loose ends into the opposite side
when making the second panel. See instructions below for joining the panels together

Joining the Front and Back Panels Together

Position one panel on top of the other panel so the wrong
sides are facing out.
Starting at the top, and using your preferred method, join the
front panel to the back panel. I prefer to thread a tapestry
needle with matching yarn and the use the whip stitch. You
can also slip stitch the pieces together if you prefer. Stop
when you reach the outer edge of the bottom. Repeat
instructions for the left side of the top. Weave in loose ends.
See strap instructions below.

Making the Straps (use a J/6 mm crochet hook)

With the right side facing, attach yarn with a slip stitch at the
highest point on the right side of the piece. Loosely chain 32. Attach yarn with a slip stitch at
the highest point on the back panel. Be very careful not to twist the chain. Fasten off and
weave in loose ends. Repeat strap instructions for the left side of the top. See photos below.
To alter the length of the straps, add or omit chains before joining to the back. See finishing
instructions on next page.

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Side and Underarm Trim (use a J/6 mm crochet hook)

With the right side facing, attach yarn with a slip stitch at the top right side of the underarm
area.

Round 1: chain 1, sc in the same stitch and in each end row along the side/underarm of the
piece, in each chain along the strap, and then back in each end row along the underarm/side
of the piece, slip stitch in the first stitch to join

Round 2: chain 1, *slip stitch in the next 2 stitches, chain 2, slip stitch in the same stitch*
repeat from * to * to end, slip stitch in the first stitch to join, fasten off and weave in loose
ends
Repeat rounds 1 and 2 for the left side of the top.

Neckline and Inner Strap Trim (use a J/6

mm crochet hook)
Round 1 (see photo to right): attach yarn with a slip
stitch at the top center edge (see photo to right).
Chain 1, sc in the same stitch and in each end row
along the top edge of the piece, working along the
other side of the strap, sc in each unworked chain
loop, sc in each end row along the back edge of the
piece and in each unworked chain loop along the
other strap, sc in each end row along the front
edge, slip stitch in the first stitch to join

Round 2 (see photo to right): chain 1, *slip stitch in

the next 2 stitches, chain 2, slip stitch in the same
stitch * repeat from * to * to end, slip stitch in the
first stitch to join, fasten off and weave in loose ends
See bottom ribbing instructions on next page.

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Bottom Ribbing (use a J/6 mm crochet hook)

With the right side of the piece facing, attach yarn with a slip stitch at the bottom side edge of
the piece.
Round 1: chain 1, hdc in the same stitch and in each end row along the bottom edge, slip
stitch in the first stitch to join (88, 100, 112, 132)

Round 2: chain 1, *fphdc in the next stitch, bphdc in the next stitch*, repeat from * to * to end,
slip stitch in the first stitch to join (88, 100, 112, 124, 132)

Repeat round 2 as many times as necessary until the desired length is achieved. Fasten off
and weave in loose ends. Your top should now be finished.
I hope you have enjoyed the pattern.

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