Organic Cotton Crochet Fan Tank Top Kit

1| DESCRIPTION

Crochet meets organic cotton in the Leques Tank Top, a delicate fan-stitch piece with a soft drape, made with yarn #72, which is naturally colored by the plant itself. The tank top was created by the artisans of the Ondina project in Cabedelo, Paraíba, with training from designer Léo Mendonça, in a partnership that strengthens the income and network of women in the community.

Difficulty Level: Advanced The creation includes the pattern booklet and video tutorial, which guide you step by step.

Stitch Mastery: chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, cord stitch, fancy stitch, and edging.

Details of Yarn #72

• Weight: Weight 1: Superfine, 369 tex
• Composition: 100% organic cotton, naturally colored
• Weight and yardage: 100 g and 271 m per skein
• Crochet hooks: 2.00 mm to 3.00 mm
• Knitting needles: 3.0 mm to 4.0 mm

Weaving experience: The feel of yarn #72 is soft and gives the piece a very smooth drape and touch. Its more opaque surface further enhances the stitches created in crochet.

Yarn History: Yarn #72 is 100% naturally colored organic cotton, developed in partnership with Natural Cotton Color based on Embrapa technology: the plant already produces colored lint, without dyeing. The lint is born in shades of brown and beige, and cultivation is carried out by small farmers in Paraíba, without pesticides.

Learn Basic Crochet Stitches

2| SUSTAINABILITY

• VEGAN: no stage uses animal-derived components. Fibers and softening are done with plant and mineral-based substrates.
• ORGANIC COTTON: the cotton in yarn #72 is organic and naturally colored: the plant produces lint already in color, which eliminates dyeing and saves about 87.5% of the water used in a conventional process. No pesticides or synthetic insecticides are used in cultivation.
• RAW COTTON: the yarn is available undyed and unsoftened, which reduces water, energy, chemical, and waste usage throughout manufacturing.
• BIODEGRADABLE: as it is 100% natural and organic, the product decomposes quickly and is absorbed by nature, generating less environmental impact.
• EURECICLO: environmental compensation equivalent to the mass of packaging placed on the market, encouraging recycling in the country.
• ZERO PLASTIC: plastic-free packaging.

3| INCLUDED ITEMS

• 3 skeins of yarn #72
• 1 crochet hook 3.0 mm (optional)
• 1 tapestry needle #14 (optional)
• 3 stitch markers
• 1 exclusive tag to apply to the piece
• 1 M-sized raw cotton Eco bag
• 1 instruction booklet
• QR code with access to the video lesson via the Made by You app

You will also need

• Scissors
• Measuring tape