Crochet pattern needed. Please help.?

Question

I am looking for a crochet pattern for a women's top with an empire waist and short or cap sleeves. It needs to be either A-line or slightly gathered under the bust with either a round or V-neck (no collar). I've looked at a few pattern websites and haven't found one yet. I am willing to pay for the pattern, if its the right one. Thanks!

Answer 1

Here are a few sites that have patterns.  Good luck.

http://www.yesterknits.com/

http://www.interweave.com/knit/interweav...

http://www.crochetdoilies.com/crochet_bo...

http://www.craftown.com/crochet/pat20.ht...

Answer 2

when I have a particular style that I want to crochet and just cannot find a pattern to match I use free software from www.greatknitdesigns.com

this allows me to create a pattern for either crocheting or knitting in any size/style I want

It's free so worth a try if you cannot find what you are after.

Answer 3

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70239A...

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/60485....

while these are not exactly what you want, perhaps you could adapt one of them?

You might also try freepatterns.com

Answer 4

Ok.   Here is a basic pattern for you.  If you can get a pattern just for the cap sleeves, as these are added on last, and add a couple of extra stitches onto each row with this pattern, you could probably run a ribbon under the bust for definition. I think this might be what you are looking for.

Hope this helps.

Mary

PS. If I find a pattern, I'll come back and edit.

Answer 5

There are heaps of fantastic patterns on www.ravelry.com - you have to go to the website and ask for an invite (it's free!) and then you can sign up, and search for free and not-free patterns. There are plenty out there! Good luck!