Knit a reversible summer crop top // Any yarn, any size, any length

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TIME CODE:

00:00 Introduction
01:14 Yarn
01:28 The knit top construction overview
02:42 How to calculate the size of the knit top
03:45 Calculating the gauge
04:47 How to calculate how many stitches to cast on for your top
07:12 Casting on for the BACK piece
09:05 Seed stitch border
11:04 Joining the contrasting color yarn
12:32 Changing back to the main yarn and starting the St St part
13:58 Binding off stitches from the underarm
15:43 Working the armhole
16:00 Shoulders and neckline shaping for the BACK
18:47 Shoulders and neckline shaping for the FRONT
23:16 Joining the shoulders. Three needle bind off method.
27:33 Joining the sides of the project. Crochet stitch chain decorative seaming.
31:47 Weaving in the ends
32:19 Neckline trimming with the crochet hook
33:16 The final result
33:48 Summary

Baja knit crop top is a simple beginner friendly project. The basic construction, classic stitches and fun finishing details make this knit engaging and fun to follow. Baja crop top is reversible and looks great from both sides. The back and front of the top are knit separately and put together using the decorative seaming.