Hello, my delightful daisy! This week, I have a lovely, summer top pattern to share with you. As promised, it’s the long-awaited, crochet sister pattern to our Keziah top. Read on to learn more!

Mandisa was designed by CheVon Bell. She says, “Mandisa means ‘sweet’ in South Africa. The word is of African-Xhosa origin and epitomizes both the style and color of this crocheted top. I created this top as a sister pattern to my knit Keziah top. I hope you enjoy crocheting it as much as I did!”

This garment is worked from the bottom up. It begins with the waistband, which is crocheted back and forth length-wise and seamed. Then, stitches are picked up and worked around the side edge – once in the round and then in back and forth rows. 

There are four main sections: the waistband, front panel A, front panel B, and the back panel. Each is worked separately and then seamed at the shoulders and sides. 

This is an Intermediate level pattern. This pattern is for those who feel comfortable with crocheting and have made a few projects, using various skills and techniques. Skills/concepts include special stitches, garment shaping, and seaming. 

Our Resilient Sock yarn is the perfect choice for this top. The 100% Superwash Wool gives the yarn remarkable softness, and it is bouncy and elastic with a high twist that resists pilling.

Mandisa is offered in the following sizes: XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2X, 3X): 28 (32, 36, 40) (44, 48, 52)” / 71 (81, 91, 102) (112, 123, 132 cm). It is designed to be worn with 0-4″ (0-10 cm) of positive ease. The sample shown was worked in a size S and is shown on a 34” (86 cm) bust with 2” (5 cm) of positive ease.

The sample is shown in colors: A) Spanish Moss, B) Meringue, and C) Alabaster. You will need 1-2 skeins of each color based on the size selected: [Color A: 1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2); Color B: 1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2); and Color C: 1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2)].

Please refer to the chart on page 7 of the pattern for actual yardages needed.

We made a video demonstrating how to work the special stitches that you will encounter in this pattern. Take a look!

Download Mandisa today. We hope you LOVE it!! Let us know what you think in the comments below.

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Talk to ya soon.

XOXOXO  Chandi