Wilhelmina Top by Rachel Field

Wilhelmina Top

Crochet
May 2025
Sport (12 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
3.5 mm (E)
1520 - 2820 yards (1390 - 2579 m)
34.25" - 66.25" at chest with 0" - 3" negative ease
US
English

Wilhelmina is a romantic and frilly top full of shells, ruffles, flowers, and picots. Mesh sections at the waist, and around the sleeves, allow you to make this top figure-hugging if you desire. Just thread a ribbon or two through and change your look in seconds. Featuring several different stitch patterns, there’s plenty to look at and keep your brain interested!

The top is worked from under bust up to shoulders and then the lower part is worked from the foundation ch down. The top is worked in turned rows, not joined in rounds. Trim is worked top down.

The sleeves are worked separately and attached part way through so length can be checked. The upper shell part of the sleeve is made first and joined onto the armhole before the lower sleeve is made.

Easily change the look of Wilhelmina by changing the ribbons going through the mesh.