The Spencer Wool Crop Top

The Spencer Wool Crop Top

What Is Being Made

The Spencer Wool Crop Top is a beginner-friendly knitted crop top designed by Knitatude - Chantal. This cozy, chic garment is intended to be layered over long-sleeved shirts or collared tops, making it ideal for managing temperature in air-conditioned environments while maintaining a stylish appearance. The finished piece measures 16 inches to 19 inches in length depending on size, with a laid-flat width ranging from 17.5 inches to 23 inches across the three available sizes.

Construction and Techniques

The Spencer Wool Crop Top is constructed using a two-piece knitting method worked on straight needles. This approach simplifies the building process for beginner knitters by breaking the project into manageable sections. Once both pieces are completed, they are joined together using professional seaming techniques. The pattern employs the horizontal invisible seam technique for joining the shoulders, which creates a seamless, polished appearance at the neckline. The side seams are then finished using mattress stitch, a method that produces nearly invisible joins by working through the edges of the knitted fabric.

Stitches Used

This pattern is worked primarily in Stockinette stitch, one of the most fundamental and recognizable knit stitches. Stockinette creates a smooth, flat fabric with characteristic V-shaped columns on the right side, making it an excellent choice for a beginner project while producing a refined, professional finish suitable for a wearable garment.

Materials and Specifications

• Yarn: 2 to 3 skeins of We Are Knitters "The Wool" or approximately 160 to 240 meters (174 to 262 yards) of Super Bulky weight yarn, classified as category 6
• Needles: Size US 19 (15 mm) straight needles
• Additional Tools: Tapestry darning needle for seaming and finishing
• Gauge: 6 stitches by 9 rows equals 4 inches (10 cm) when worked in Stockinette stitch

Sizing and Finished Dimensions

The pattern is available in three sizes: S/M and L. The S/M size requires 2 skeins and produces a finished length of 16 inches with a laid-flat width of 17.5 inches (S) to 19.5 inches (M). The L size requires 3 skeins and yields a finished length of 19 inches with a laid-flat width of 23 inches.

Yarn Weight and Knitting Speed

By using Super Bulky weight yarn, this project knits up quickly despite the garment's finished size. The chunky yarn creates a substantial, warm fabric while keeping the overall knitting time minimal—ideal for beginners seeking a fast, gratifying project that produces an impressive wearable result.