The combination of solid shaped cups and an open filet band below is what gives this bikini top its structure the cups hold their shape while the band stays light and breathable, and the contrast between the two zones is part of what makes it photograph so well. Tassel ends on the halter ties are…
The alternating solid and open-slot stripe structure on this cover-up dress is one of those patterns that reads as much more complex than it actually is each open row is just a long chain-skip sequence, and the solid rows that bracket it give the whole thing its shape. In yellow or the burnt orange shown…
A white open-front maxi kimono over a black swimsuit is one of those beach looks that photographs well from every angle and this mesh construction keeps it lightweight enough to actually wear on a hot day rather than just style for a photo. The ruffled bell sleeves are the detail that lifts it out of…
Two granny squares with sunflower centers, a row of hot pink fringe, and a scallop shell hem this bikini top packs a lot of personality into a small amount of fabric. The flower motif at the center of each cup is worked in the round before being incorporated into the square, which gives the cups…
A granny square sweater with a heart motif at the center front is the kind of project that draws comments everywhere you wear it and this one earns them, with purple joining yarn that ties together a full spectrum of scrap colors without looking chaotic. Each square is worked individually before being assembled, which means…
Six granny squares, a handful of accent colors, and chain ties at the corners — this patchwork crop top is one of the faster assembled-square projects in the library, which makes it a good first granny-square garment if you’ve made squares but haven’t turned them into wearables yet. The orange joining color is what holds…
Two tones, one stitch, and a bold black border this patchwork crop top keeps the palette deliberately restrained, which is what makes the color-block layout read as graphic rather than busy. The mint and teal combination photographs cleanly against almost any background, and the solid-fabric squares give it a structured weight that holds its shape…
Color-block patchwork tops have been everywhere on Pinterest and Instagram for the past couple of years, and this one earns the attention the Mondrian-inspired layout of solid squares in red, mint, cream, and tan with black border seaming gives it a retro graphic quality that reads as genuinely designed. Each square is worked separately in…
Twelve granny squares, twelve different colors, and a black border that ties the whole thing together this patchwork crop top is the kind of project that lets you use up every leftover skein in your stash without it looking accidental. The neon-meets-earth-tone palette shown here is bold enough to anchor a simple outfit on its…
An open-weave top sounds like a project with a steep learning curve but this fan stitch design is one of those rare makes that looks far more advanced than it actually is. If you’ve been meaning to try the crochet fan stitch, this is exactly the kind of project that makes the tutorial click. The…
