This fun top and shorts/pants set with RUFFLES is easy to customize. Play with the length of the ruffle. Turn the top into a peplum, or even a dress! Make shorts or lengthen them into pants – the choice is up to you!
Finished Measurements
Finished bust measures 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64, 68) inches with 6-8 inches of positive ease. Finished waist measures 24 (26, 30, 34, 38) (42, 45, 47, 50) inches with no ease and hip measures 34 (36, 40, 44, 48) (53, 55, 57, 72) inches with 0-2 inches negative ease. Consult size table at end for more information.
Yarn
Curio #3* (100% Cotton; 295 yards/100g): yarn amounts widely variable based on desired length, but approximations are:
Cropped Top: 3 (4, 4, 5, 6) (7, 7, 8, 9) balls
Peplum: 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11, 12) balls
Ruffle Shorts: 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6, 7) balls
Ruffle Pants: 7 (7, 8, 8, 9) (10, 11, 12, 12) balls
*Scheepjes Catona is a great substitute for Curio, which was recently discontinued.
Hook
US D (3.25mm) Crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions
Yarn Needle
Stitch marker or 15” length of spare yarn
9”zipper for most sizes, 11” for sizes 6 and 9
Sewing needle and matching thread
Gauge
20 sts and 11 rows = 4” over Double Crochet, blocked
