Make your Jen.
An openwork Cotton DK top with a V-neck and short sleeves. Jen uses one shade throughout and a 3mm crochet hook; the pattern uses UK crochet terminology.
Finished design shown. Select the pattern and materials you would like to buy.
THE DETAILS BEHIND YOUR MAKE
Get to know your project
Explore the design, check your fit and see what you need before you cast on.
About Jen
An openwork Cotton DK top with a V-neck and short sleeves. Jen uses one shade throughout and a 3mm crochet hook; the pattern uses UK crochet terminology.
Choose your size and shade in the project builder, or buy the pattern on its own. The photographs show the finished design; your order contains the pattern and materials you select.
The pattern at a glance
- Design
- MIP49 Jen crochet top
- Designer
- Quail Studio for MODE at Rowan
- Construction
- Crocheted front and back, joined during finishing
- Stitch fabric
- Crochet pattern
- Sizes
- 9 sizes, to fit chest 71–157cm
This pattern uses UK crochet terminology. Follow the purchased pattern for the full instructions, shaping and finishing sequence.
Your yarn
MODE at Rowan Cotton DK
100% cotton · 50g · approximately 106m
Photographed in Macaroon 011.
Order the full quantity together. Contact us if you need help checking dye lots.
Find your fit & yarn quantity
Choose by your body chest measurement, then compare the finished garment measurement to judge the room you prefer. The builder uses these same quantities.
| To fit chest | Finished chest | balls |
|---|---|---|
| 71–76cm | 90cm | 6 |
| 81–86cm | 100cm | 7 |
| 91–97cm | 110cm | 8 |
| 102–107cm | 120cm | 9 |
| 112–117cm | 130cm | 10 |
| 122–127cm | 140cm | 11 |
| 132–137cm | 150cm | 12 |
| 142–147cm | 160cm | 13 |
| 152–157cm | 170cm | 14 |
Ball counts cover the published design at the stated tension. Extra length or other alterations may require more yarn. Finished chest measurements follow Rowan’s garment-information sheet.
Hook & finishing tools
- One 3mm crochet hook.
- MIO locking stitch markers · 30 pack.
This crochet project uses one 3mm hook. No knitting needles or cables are needed.
Hook options each add one 3mm crochet hook. Stitch markers are selected separately. A tapestry needle for sewing in ends, measuring tape and scissors are useful finishing tools; these are not automatically added.
Tension & care
24 stitches × 10 rows to 10cm over crochet pattern using a 3mm crochet hook, measured after blocking.
Make a tension square and adjust your hook size if needed. The correct tension matters for fit and yarn use.
Follow the care instructions on the yarn label. Shape and dry your finished knitting flat.
What you will receive
Pattern only: one MIP49 Jen crochet pattern. Yarn and tools are not included.
Build my project: the yarn shade and quantity in your summary, plus the pattern and optional tools you select. Untick the pattern if you already own it. Each item appears separately in your cart.
The finished garment is not included. Prices and availability are shown for your selections before adding them to your cart.
Before you begin
Can I use my own hook or pattern?
Yes. Leave the own-hook option selected, or choose one of the 3mm hooks. Untick the pattern if you already own it.
Can I change the length or use a different yarn?
The quantities apply to the published design and the yarn choices shown here. Contact us to check quantities before making alterations or substituting yarn.