This pattern is intended for an intermediate or advanced beginner crochet skill level. This Peplum Top was designed by Elizabeth Gonsalves and debuted in Trinidad, a sunny, tropical, twin island located in the Caribbean, also known as Trinidad and Tobago. I used Coboo Lion Brand Yarn for this Project (one of my most favourite yarns). To make this peplum top, I have sectioned the steps into 4 parts. These include making the cups in the round using a variety of stitches with majority being front post & back post Double crochets. Then making the bottom panel which includes the flower waist band & the flared bottom. Then joining the bottom panel to the cups, & lastly the straps will be made and attached. Please Read through the pattern before starting to familiarize yourself with the process.

BEHIND THE DESIGN:

This design, like most of my others, is inspired by nature & my surroundings! The factor of texture & shape also plays a big part!

The cups represent chest eyes, specifically the flowers in the centre. The breasts are such beautiful feminine features that deserve to be respected & appreciated in all wholeness. Breasts have long been objectified, hypersexualized, and shunned rather than being respected & understood. That’s why I decided to make them one of the biggest focuses in this pattern & to embrace it!

The middle waistband & straps also have flowers! Flowers with their infinite variety & beauty speak a timeless language. They arise from soil & enjoy being out in the sun & rain; quite like myself I must say!

The bottom gathered hanging frill, represents palm leaves. Palms are symbols of peace and eternal life & is often associated with Paradise! In my daily life, I am surrounded by these trees in my yard & all around my country! And even blessed palms laying around in my house as we celebrate Palm Sunday each year as part of my family’s religion.

General Notes

• I recommend using a natural fibre yarn (either cotton, bamboo or any soft yarn that gives a nice drape). Weight 3 Light Yarn is Recommended.

• Read through the entire pattern before starting to familiarize yourself with the process.

• You can use this pattern to make this Peplum Top for yourself, friends, family members or to make custom pieces to sell to others online. However, distributing this written pattern on any online platform to anyone is strictly not allowed.