Project Notes: Crochet Moss Stitch Tank Top With Floral Embroidery
I finished this crochet moss stitch tank top design several months ago, but had yet to write a wrap-up for the project.
Project Notes: Crochet Moss Stitch Tank Top With Floral Embroidery
To crochet it, I used a fingering weight cotton weaving yarn in moss stitch (also called lemon peel stitch).
I had originally intended for the top to be solid color, but realized part-way through the back panel that I wouldn’t have enough of the white yarn to finish, so I adjusted by frogging some on the front panel and adding this peach to the yoke of the top. I think it would have looked fine in solid color, but I like the way the color-blocking turned out!
Embroidery Details:
I used DMC cotton embroidery thread to add the hand embroidered floral details along the base. I had an idea for the florals I wanted to do, and the style, but I drew some simple sketches out to really solidify the design before I began embroidering.
I’m really, really happy with how the embroidery turned out. So far, I’ve left it unlined. Even though all the yarn and thread used is cotton, after washing it almost seems as though the thread ends have felted in a way, so they’re actually pretty secure. We’ll see how it holds up once the top has been worn a few times.
As I’ve experimented with embroidery on various crochet stitches, I’ve found that so far I like to work without a hoop or anything holding the main fabric tight, and instead work with the tension of the crocheted piece so that the embroidery won’t be pulled too taught or snap when the crochet is stretched – especially important for garments. And I learned here that I really like using backstitch when embroidering on crochet, as it creates a more solid line, but can still stretch with the crochet. It’s also pretty secure and easy to weave thread ends into on the back which helps hold them in place.
Check out some more crocheted, embroidered tops here!
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Mary Weeks
I love this little shell top. Is there a pattern? Would this be very hard for me? I have only made blankets, throws, scarfs and two scarfs.
Mindy
There is no pattern yet, as this was mostly a first draft. :) I don’t think it would be to hard to make it or something similar; it would probably be a nice first clothing piece as it’s a fairly simple shape and construction. Once there is a pattern, I will be sure to post about it on my blog.
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