PDF Crochet pattern for the one shouldered Birthday Suit Top.
A funky, one shoulder top that works great on its own and for layering. It features a slightly cropped length, gorgeous faux knit trims and one stunner of a shoulder This pattern uses slip stitch in back loop, yarn over slip stitch in back loop and moss stitch crochet. Updated in May 2023 with added sizes, yarn recommendations and improved shaping.
 
This pattern is for intermediate crocheters and up. 
 
Sizing
To fit chest
75 (85) 95 (105) 115 (125) 135 (145) 155 cm
 
Chest measurement of garment
70 (80) 90 (100) 110 (120) 130 (140) 150 cm
To be crocheted with 5-7 cm negative ease
 
Length
39 (41) 44 (46) 49 (52) 54 (57) 59 cm
 
Materials
Yarn
Green version
Quattro Color in ’0017’ by Lang Yarns
50g/120m, 100% cotton
150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (250) 250 (300) 300 g
 
Held together with
Organic Brushed Alpaca in ’Zealous’ by Kaos
25g/225m, 100% brushed alpaca
50 (50) 50 (50) 75 (75) 75 (75) 100 g
 
Pink/yellow version
Merino Sock in ’Iconoclast’ by Honse
100g/425m, 75% merino wool, 25% nylon
100 (100) 100 (100) 100 (200) 200 (200) 200 g
 
Held together with
Alpaca Silk in ’Iconoclast’ by Honse
50g/300m, 74% suri alpaca, 26% silk
50 (50) 100 (100) 100 (100) 100 (150) 150 g
 
4mm and 4,5 mm crochet hooks
Tapestry needle
 
 
Gauge
Gauge: 9 sts x 17 st rows in moss stitch on hook 4,5mm, or hook needed to meet gauge. Tension swatch is recommended. If you have too few stitches on 10cm, use a smaller hook. If you have too many stitches on 10cm, use a larger hook.
 
Pattern is in English, using standard US terminology, with measurements given in metric units.