MINNA TOP | A Crochet Project
Every now and then I dip my toe into the world of crochet.
It’s never been my strongest skill, but every time I go back I try and learn something new. Slowly I inch forward to mastery 😉
It might sound strange but only just last year I learned how to read a crochet pattern, and now there’s a whole new exciting world of modern crochet for me to explore. I’m not looking back!
Up for the challenge - this time to get through a pattern and figure out how to increase/decrease, I combed the Ravelry archives and the L+S store for project inspiration.
The result was the sleek and modern Minna Top by Susanne Müller, worked up in DHG’s mercerised cotton yarn, Lincoln.
Enjoy!
Andrea | Loom + Spindle
STUDIO PROJECT | Minna Top
INTENTION
Crochet the Minnna Top pattern and explore:
Working with Lincoln
Reading written crochet instructions
Working double-crochet decreases
DESIGN
Minna Top was published in May 2019 by Susanne Müller, a knitwear designer from Coburg, Germany. The pattern is available as a digital download on Ravelry and Etsy.
The pattern is available in 3 sizes with finished bust circumferences of 88cm, 95cm, and 104 cm.
I knit size 3.
SKILLS
Double-crochet worked flat
Double-crochet decreases
Working button holes
TOOLS
3.5 mm (US E) Brittany Crochet Hook
MATERIALS
4 x Lincoln | Moss
PROCESS
YARN SELECTION
I was drawn to the dense yet silky hand feel of Lincoln. I chose the colourway Moss as it’s a very wearable colour for me.
CONSTRUCTION
I followed the pattern as written. I didn’t add any extra length to the body.
I blocked the piece prior to working the button bands.
FINISHING
Once all the crochet had been worked I blocked the piece again.
The only finishing touches were to sew on the buttons.
INSIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
YARN
The loosely plied Lincoln does make it a little splitty. You do need to keep an eye on your stitches if you’re prone to missing a thread or two.
The yarn was a breeze to work at this crochet gauge.
CONSTRUCTION + FINISHING
The pattern was very straight forward. I didn’t have any issues keeping track of my rows.
The classic top design was easy to work up. I didn’t find any elements to fiddly.
FINAL THOUGHTS
I’d recommend this pattern to anyone wanting to explore crochet garments.
It’s a great first piece, simple and modern.
Lincoln is a stunning yarn, the extensive palette has something for everyone.
Knitting the Minna Top in Lincoln?
Here’s what you’ll need for sizes 1-3: 3 ( 3 , 4 ) skeins
If you would you like to save this project for later add it to your Ravelry favourites HERE.
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By DHG
DHG brings you Lincoln, a 100% pure cotton yarn in a palette of contemporary shades.
With its unique construction, multiple plies of mercerised cotton threads are loosely twisted to produce a lustrous yet robust yarn with a soft silky hand feel.
Suitable to use at a range of gauges, we think this yarn has endless potential!
We’re thinking chic summer knits and crochet pieces that play to the yarn’s sleek appearance, and home décor items where macramé or weaving can be incorporated for striking effect.
By DHG
DHG brings you Lincoln, a 100% pure cotton yarn in a palette of contemporary shades.
With its unique construction, multiple plies of mercerised cotton threads are loosely twisted to produce a lustrous yet robust yarn with a soft silky hand feel.
Suitable to use at a range of gauges, we think this yarn has endless potential!
We’re thinking chic summer knits and crochet pieces that play to the yarn’s sleek appearance, and home décor items where macramé or weaving can be incorporated for striking effect.
By DHG
DHG brings you Lincoln, a 100% pure cotton yarn in a palette of contemporary shades.
With its unique construction, multiple plies of mercerised cotton threads are loosely twisted to produce a lustrous yet robust yarn with a soft silky hand feel.
Suitable to use at a range of gauges, we think this yarn has endless potential!
We’re thinking chic summer knits and crochet pieces that play to the yarn’s sleek appearance, and home décor items where macramé or weaving can be incorporated for striking effect.
By DHG
DHG brings you Lincoln, a 100% pure cotton yarn in a palette of contemporary shades.
With its unique construction, multiple plies of mercerised cotton threads are loosely twisted to produce a lustrous yet robust yarn with a soft silky hand feel.
Suitable to use at a range of gauges, we think this yarn has endless potential!
We’re thinking chic summer knits and crochet pieces that play to the yarn’s sleek appearance, and home décor items where macramé or weaving can be incorporated for striking effect.
By DHG
DHG brings you Lincoln, a 100% pure cotton yarn in a palette of contemporary shades.
With its unique construction, multiple plies of mercerised cotton threads are loosely twisted to produce a lustrous yet robust yarn with a soft silky hand feel.
Suitable to use at a range of gauges, we think this yarn has endless potential!
We’re thinking chic summer knits and crochet pieces that play to the yarn’s sleek appearance, and home décor items where macramé or weaving can be incorporated for striking effect.
By DHG
DHG brings you Lincoln, a 100% pure cotton yarn in a palette of contemporary shades.
With its unique construction, multiple plies of mercerised cotton threads are loosely twisted to produce a lustrous yet robust yarn with a soft silky hand feel.
Suitable to use at a range of gauges, we think this yarn has endless potential!
We’re thinking chic summer knits and crochet pieces that play to the yarn’s sleek appearance, and home décor items where macramé or weaving can be incorporated for striking effect.
By DHG
DHG brings you Lincoln, a 100% pure cotton yarn in a palette of contemporary shades.
With its unique construction, multiple plies of mercerised cotton threads are loosely twisted to produce a lustrous yet robust yarn with a soft silky hand feel.
Suitable to use at a range of gauges, we think this yarn has endless potential!
We’re thinking chic summer knits and crochet pieces that play to the yarn’s sleek appearance, and home décor items where macramé or weaving can be incorporated for striking effect.
By DHG
DHG brings you Lincoln, a 100% pure cotton yarn in a palette of contemporary shades.
With its unique construction, multiple plies of mercerised cotton threads are loosely twisted to produce a lustrous yet robust yarn with a soft silky hand feel.
Suitable to use at a range of gauges, we think this yarn has endless potential!
We’re thinking chic summer knits and crochet pieces that play to the yarn’s sleek appearance, and home décor items where macramé or weaving can be incorporated for striking effect.
By DHG
DHG brings you Lincoln, a 100% pure cotton yarn in a palette of contemporary shades.
With its unique construction, multiple plies of mercerised cotton threads are loosely twisted to produce a lustrous yet robust yarn with a soft silky hand feel.
Suitable to use at a range of gauges, we think this yarn has endless potential!
We’re thinking chic summer knits and crochet pieces that play to the yarn’s sleek appearance, and home décor items where macramé or weaving can be incorporated for striking effect.
By DHG
DHG brings you Lincoln, a 100% pure cotton yarn in a palette of contemporary shades.
With its unique construction, multiple plies of mercerised cotton threads are loosely twisted to produce a lustrous yet robust yarn with a soft silky hand feel.
Suitable to use at a range of gauges, we think this yarn has endless potential!
We’re thinking chic summer knits and crochet pieces that play to the yarn’s sleek appearance, and home décor items where macramé or weaving can be incorporated for striking effect.
By DHG
DHG brings you Lincoln, a 100% pure cotton yarn in a palette of contemporary shades.
With its unique construction, multiple plies of mercerised cotton threads are loosely twisted to produce a lustrous yet robust yarn with a soft silky hand feel.
Suitable to use at a range of gauges, we think this yarn has endless potential!
We’re thinking chic summer knits and crochet pieces that play to the yarn’s sleek appearance, and home décor items where macramé or weaving can be incorporated for striking effect.
By DHG
DHG brings you Lincoln, a 100% pure cotton yarn in a palette of contemporary shades.
With its unique construction, multiple plies of mercerised cotton threads are loosely twisted to produce a lustrous yet robust yarn with a soft silky hand feel.
Suitable to use at a range of gauges, we think this yarn has endless potential!
We’re thinking chic summer knits and crochet pieces that play to the yarn’s sleek appearance, and home décor items where macramé or weaving can be incorporated for striking effect.