Flattering Shaping and Fun Lace Top
The Golden PoppyTee features a fantastic, subtle texture that’s wonderful to crochet. The beautiful lace top adds a soft contrast to the main ridged body of the tee. The Golden Poppy Tee allows you to play around with the lace placement on the sleeves or bottom helm for a unique character. Customize the Golden Poppy Tee to your taste for a stylish and fashionable top.
This design has waist/bust/shoulder shaping and features minimal ease. This top is designed bottom-up in two panels. The shoulders are then seamed and the sleeves are added. The sides are then seamed. See ‘Construction’ for more information.
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PATTERN DETAILS
YARN
Oink Pigments- Dapper Base
Worsted Weight, 4oz/205yds, 100% Superwash Merino, 4-ply
Sample uses Kernel Mustard (Color A) and Dorian (Color B)
Color A: 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8) skeins
Color B: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) skeins
OR
Color A: 615 (683, 759, 850, 952, 1066, 1194, 1337, 1498) yards
Color B: 117 (130, 144, 161, 181, 202, 226, 253, 284) yards
You can find a full list of all yarns available to order in the Dapper base from Oink Pigments
MATERIALS
K/6.5 for main design
J/6.0 for edging
I always use Furls hooks. I used the Odyssey style
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OTHER NOTIONS
Scissors
Yarn needle
DIFFICULTY
Easy + to Intermediate
FINISHED SIZE or SIZE(S)
To Fit XS- 5x
Follows CYC Standard Sizes- for more information click here
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (pre-blocking)
Blocking will affect the finished size, depending on the yarn you use. Merino will grow slightly, take care to not overstretch.
Hips
34.5 (36.5, 40, 44, 48.5, 53, 55, 58, 62)”
Waist
27 (32.5, 36.25, 40, 43.75, 48, 48.75, 50.5, 52.25)”
Bust
31 (35.5, 39, 43.5, 47.5, 52, 55, 58, 62.5)”
Upper Arm
10.25 (10.75, 11.5, 12.5, 14, 16, 17.5, 19, 19.5)”
Underarm Depth
6.5 (7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5)”
Sleeve length
6.5” all sizes w/o optional openwork detail at edge
Total length
24” all sizes w/o optional openwork detail at bottom
GAUGE
13 sts and 10 rows = 4″
GAUGE PATTERN- using K/6.5mm hook
Row 1: FHDC to 6″, turn work.
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in first st and every st across to end, turn work.
Row 3: Ch 2, hdc in first st, hdc in blo in every st across until one st remains, hdc in last st, turn work.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3: to 6″
Measure your 4″ within this 6″ square.
STITCH GUIDE
blo – back loop only, hdc – half double crochet, RS – right side, sc – single crochet, sl st(s) – slip stitch(es), st(s) – stitch(es), WS – wrong side
SPECIAL STITCHES
Fhdc- Foundation Half Double Crochet – Tutorial
Chain 3 (counts as first fhdc). Yarn over (YO) and insert hook in 3rd chain from hook *YO and pull up loop (3 loops on hook), YO and pull through 1 loop creating a chain, (this is an important step but easy to forget), YO and pull through all three loops on hook. This completes the second fhdc (remember your first ch3 counted as the first fhdc). To stitch the next fhdc, yarn over and insert the hook into the chain made in the 2nd fhdc and repeat from * to desired length or until the desired amount of sts are achieved.
Hdc2tog- half double crochet two together- variation 1
Yarn over (YO), insert hook into first stitch (st), pull up a loop, 3 loops on hook. YO, insert hook into next st, pull up a loop, 5 loops on hook. YO, pull through all 5 loops on hook.
OR
Hdc2tog- half double crochet two together- variation 2
Yarn over (YO), insert hook into first stitch (st), pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), insert hook into next st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), YO, pull through first 2 loops, YO and pull through remaining 3 loops on hook.
Sc2tog- single crochet two together
Insert hook into first st, yarn over and pull through st (two loops on hook), insert hook into the next st, yarn over and pull through st (three loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all three loops on hook
NOTES
- Pattern is written in size XS with changes for S, M, L, 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x and 5x in parenthesis.
- Instructions where only one number are shown refer to all sizes.
- Pattern is worked in turned rows.
- Ch 2 is not considered the first hdc.
- Ch 1 is not considered the first sc.
- Stitch counts are shown in <brackets> at the end of rows where a change takes place.
- Customizations can be easily made to change the fit of this garment. Each section (hips, waist, bust) is notated, additional increases or decreases can be made in each section for a more customized fit.
- The sleeves are made independently and you can mix and match the sleeve size and the top size for a perfect fit.
CONSTRUCTION
The Golden Poppy Tee is constructed bottom up in two separate panels; front and back. Front and Back panels have shaping for the waist, bust and shoulders. The top/lace portion is created in a separate color, stitched directly onto the front and back panels. The shoulders are then seamed to create long panels (right and left sides). The long panels on either side are edged, in the main color, for easier construction. The sleeves are made separate, in the main color, and are then seamed at the center of the long panels. The entire garment is then folded in half, lining up the bottom edges of the hem and the sleeves and seamed to finish. You can leave optional splits on the sides if desired. The neck is then finished with simple stitches in the same color used on the body.
Optional lace details can be added to the bottom hem and the sleeve hem.
PATTERN
Front Panel- make one
Hips to Waist
Row 1: FHDC 56 (59, 65, 71, 79, 86, 89, 94, 101), turn work.
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in first st and every st across to end, turn work.
Row 3: Ch 2, hdc in first st, hdc in blo in every st across until one st remains, hdc in last st, turn work. <56 (59, 65, 71, 79, 86, 89, 94, 101) hdc>
Row 4: Ch 2, hdc in first st and every st across to end, turn work.
Repeat Rows 3 and 4 consecutively: 5 (6, 6, 6, 5, 5, 5, 4, 3) times
You should have a total of 14 (16, 16, 16, 14, 14, 14, 12, 10) Rows
Waist Shaping
S, M, L, 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x ONLY
Row x (17, 17, 17, 15, 15, 15, 13, 11): Ch 2, hdc in first st, hdc in blo in every st across until one st remains, hdc in last st, turn work. <x (57, 63, 69, 77, 84, 87, 92, 99) hdc>
Row x (18, 18, 18, 16, 16, 16, 14, 12): Ch 2, hdc in the first st, hdc2tog, hdc in each st until 3 sts remain, hdc2tog, hdc in the last st, turn work.
Repeat the last two rows consecutively: x (0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0, 1, 1) time. <x (x, x, x, 75, 82, x, 90, 97) hdc>
ALL SIZES
Next Row: Ch 2, hdc in first st, hdc in blo in every st across until one st remains, hdc in last st, turn work. <52 (53, 59, 65, 71, 78, 83, 86, 93) hdc>
Next Row: Ch 2, hdc in the first st, hdc2tog 2x, hdc in each st until 5 sts remain, hdc2tog 2x, hdc in the last st, turn work.
Repeat the last two rows consecutively: 2 (0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 2) time(s). <44 (x, x, x, x, x, 79, 82, 85) hdc>
Next Row: Ch 2, hdc in first st, hdc in blo in every st across until one st remains, hdc in last st, turn work.
Next Row: Ch 2, hdc in first st and every st across to end, turn work.
Repeat the last two rows consecutively: 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 4, 3) times <44 (53, 59, 65, 71, 78, 79, 82, 85) hdc>
Next Row: Ch 2, hdc in first st, hdc in blo in every st across until one st remains, hdc in last st, turn work.
End of Waist Shaping. You should have a total of 31 (33, 33, 33, 33, 33, 31, 31, 29) Rows
Waist to Bust
3x, 4x and 5x ONLY
Row x (x, x, x, x, x, 32, 32, 30): Ch 2, 2 hdc in first st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in each st until 2 st remains, 2 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in last st, turn work. <x (x, x, x, x, x, 83, 86, 89) hdc>
Next Row: Ch 2, hdc in first st, hdc in blo in every st across until one st remains, hdc in last st, turn work.
Repeat last two rows consecutively: x (x, x, x, x, x, 0, 1, 2) time(s) <x (x, x, x, x, x, x, 90, 97) hdc>
ALL SIZES
Next Row: Ch 2, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in each st until 1 st remains, 2 hdc in last st, turn work. <46 (55, 61, 67, 73, 80, 85, 92, 99)>
Next Row: Ch 2, hdc in first st, hdc in blo in every st across until one st remains, hdc in last st, turn work.
Repeat the last two rows consecutively: 2 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1) time(s). <50 (57, 63, 71, 77, 84, 89, 94, 101) hdc>
End of bust increases. You should have 37 (37, 37, 39, 39, 39, 39, 39, 39) rows.
Bust
Row 38 (38, 38, 40, 40, 40, 40, 40, 40): Ch 2, hdc in first st and every st across to end, turn work. <52 (57, 63, 71, 77, 84, 89, 94, 101) hdc>
Next Row: Ch 2, hdc in first st, hdc in blo in every st across until one st remains, hdc in last st, turn work.
Repeat last two rows consecutively: 1 (1, 1, 0, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1) time
Shoulder Shaping
Row 42 (42, 42, 42, 42, 44, 44, 44, 44): Ch 2, hdc in first st, hdc2tog 2x, hdc in each st until 5 sts remain, hdc2tog 2x, hdc in last st, turn work. <46( 53, 59, 67, 73, 80, 85, 90, 97) hdc>
Next Row: Ch 2, hdc in first st, hdc in blo in every st across until one st remains, hdc in last st, turn work.
Row 44 (44, 44, 44, 44, 46, 46, 46, 46): Ch 2, hdc in first st, hdc2tog 2x, hdc in each st until 5 sts remain, hdc2tog 2x, hdc in last st, turn work. <42 (49, 55, 63, 69, 76, 81, 86, 93) hdc>
Fasten off.
Lace Top
Change to Color B. This section begins a new row count.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc2tog 1 (2, 0, 1, 1, 2, 1, 1, 1) time(s), sc in each st until 2 (2, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 2) sts remain, sc2tog, 1 (1, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0, 1) times, sc in last st, turn work. <40 (46, 55, 61, 67, 73, 79, 85, 91) sc>
Change to J/6.0mm hook
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 3, skip 2 sts (one chain loop made), sc in the next st, repeat from * to end, turn work. <13 (15, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30) ch loops>
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in the first st, *3 sc in the next ch-3 sp, sc in the next sc, repeat from * to end, turn work. <53 (61, 73, 81, 89, 97, 105, 113, 121) sc>
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in the next 2 sc, *ch 3, skip 3 sts, sc in the next st, repeat from * until 2 sts remain, sc in the last two sc, turn work. <12 (14, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29) ch loops>
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in the next 2 sc, *3 sc in the next ch-3 sp, sc in the next st, repeat from * until 2 sts remain, sc in the last two sc, turn work. <53 (61, 73, 81, 89, 97, 105, 113, 121) sc>
1x, 2x, 3x, 4x and 5x ONLY
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 3, skip 3 sts (one chain loop made), sc in the next st, repeat from * to end, turn work. <13 (15, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30) ch loops>
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in the first st, *3 sc in the next ch-3 sp, sc in the next sc, repeat from * to end, turn work. <53 (61, 73, 81, 89, 97, 105, 113, 121) sc>
Repeat Rows 4 and 5: one time- for a total of 5 (5, 5, 5, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9) Rows
Split for Neck
First side
Row 6 (6, 6, 6, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10): Ch 1, sc in the first st, [ch 3, skip 3 sts, sc in the next st] 4 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) times, leave remaining sts unworked, turn work. <4 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) ch loops>
Row 7 (7, 7, 7, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11): Ch 1, sc in the first st, *3 sc in the next ch-3 sp, sc in the next sc, repeat from * to end, turn work. <17 (21, 25, 29, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45) hdc>
Row 8 (8, 8, 8, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12): Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in the next 2 sc, *ch 3, skip 2 sts, sc in the next st, repeat from * until 2 sts remain, sc in the last two sc, turn work. <3 (4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) ch loops>
Row 9 (9, 9, 9, 13, 13, 13, 13, 13): Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in the next 2 sc, *3 sc in the next ch-3 sp, sc in the next st, repeat from * until 2 sts remain, sc in the last two sc, turn work. <17 (21, 25, 29, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45) hdc>
Row 10 (10, 10, 10, 14, 14, 14, 14, 14): Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 3, skip 3 sts (one chain loop made), sc in the next st, repeat from * to end, turn work. <4 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) ch loops>
Row 11 (11, 11, 11, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15): Ch 1, sc in the first st, *3 sc in the next ch-3 sp, sc in the next sc, repeat from * to end, turn work. <17 (21, 25, 29, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45) hdc>
Repeat last four rows consecutively: one time
Row 16 (16, 16, 16, 20, 20, 20, 20, 20): Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in the next 2 sc, *ch 3, skip 2 sts, sc in the next st, repeat from * until 2 sts remain, sc in the last two sc, turn work. <3 (4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) ch loops>
Row 17 (17, 17, 17, 21, 21, 21, 21, 21): Ch 1, sc in the first st, *3 sc in the next ch-3 sp, sc in the next sc, repeat from * to end, turn work. <17 (21, 25, 29, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45) hdc>
Fasten off leaving a long tail for seaming.
Second side
Skip 5 (5, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8) ch loops, join yarn in the next sc and repeat from steps above to complete the second side.
Back Panel
Repeat the steps for the front panel up “End of Waist Shaping”
Row 32 (34, 34, 34, 34, 34, 32, 32, 30): Ch 2, hdc in first st and every st across to end, turn work. <44 (53, 59, 65, 71, 78, 79, 82, 85)>
Row 33 (35, 35, 35, 35, 35, 33, 33, 31): Ch 2, hdc in first st, hdc in blo in every st across until one st remains, hdc in last st, turn work.
Repeat last two rows consecutively: 5 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 5, 4) times
XS-2x ONLY
Next Row: Ch 2, hdc in first st, hdc2tog, hdc in each st until 3 sts remain, hdc2tog, hdc in last st, turn work. <42 (51, 57, 63, 69, 76, x, x, x) hdc>
Next Row: Ch 2, hdc in first st, hdc in blo in every st across until one st remains, hdc in last st, turn work.
Next 0 (1, 1, 0, 0, 0, x, x, x) Row: Ch 2, hdc in first st, hdc2tog, hdc in each st until 3 sts remain, hdc2tog, hdc in last st, turn work. <x (49, 55, x, x, x, x, x, x)>
3x-5x ONLY
Next Row: Ch 2, hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in each st until 2 sts remain, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in last st, turn work. <x (x, x, x, x, x, 81, 84, 87) hdc>
Next Row: Ch 2, hdc in first st, hdc in blo in every st across until one st remains, hdc in last st, turn work.
Next x (x, x, x, x, x, x, 1, 1) Rows: Ch 2, hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in each st until 2 sts remain, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in last st, turn work. <x (x, x, x, x, x, x, 86, 89) hdc>
Next Row: Ch 2, hdc in first st, hdc in blo in every st across until one st remains, hdc in last st, turn work.
Next x (x, x, x, x, x, x, x, 1) Rows: Ch 2, hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in each st until 2 sts remain, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in last st, turn work. <x (x, x, x, x, x, x, x, 91) hdc>
Next Row: Ch 2, hdc in first st, hdc in blo in every st across until one st remains, hdc in last st, turn work.
Next x (x, x, x, x, x, x, x, 1) Rows: Ch 2, hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in each st until 2 sts remain, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in last st, turn work. <x (x, x, x, x, x, x, x, 93) hdc>
You should have a total of 44 (44, 44, 44, 44, 46, 46, 46, 46) Rows. Fasten off.
Lace Top
Change to Color B. This section begins a new row count.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc2tog 1 (2, 0, 1, 1, 2, 1, 1, 1) time(s), sc in each st until 2 (2, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 2) sts remain, sc2tog, 1 (1, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0, 1) times, sc in last st, turn work. <40 (46, 55, 61, 67, 73, 79, 85, 91) sc>
Change to J/6.0mm hook
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 3, skip 2 sts (one chain loop made), sc in the next st, repeat from * to end, turn work. <13 (15, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30) ch loops>
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in the first st, *3 sc in the next ch-3 sp, sc in the next sc, repeat from * to end, turn work. <53 (61, 73, 81, 89, 97, 105, 113, 121) sc>
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in the next 2 sc, *ch 3, skip 3 sts, sc in the next st, repeat from * until 2 sts remain, sc in the last two sc, turn work. <12 (14, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29) ch loops>
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in the next 2 sc, *3 sc in the next ch-3 sp, sc in the next st, repeat from * until 2 sts remain, sc in the last two sc, turn work. <53 (61, 73, 81, 89, 97, 105, 113, 121) sc>
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 3, skip 3 sts (one chain loop made), sc in the next st, repeat from * to end, turn work. <13 (15, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30) ch loops>
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in the first st, *3 sc in the next ch-3 sp, sc in the next sc, repeat from * to end, turn work.. <53 (61, 73, 81, 89, 97, 105, 113, 121) sc>
Repeat Rows 4-7: one time
2x, 3x, 4x and 5x ONLY
Repeat Rows 4-7: one time
You should have a total of 11 (11, 11, 11, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15) rows
Split for Neck
First side
Row 12 (12, 12, 12, 16, 16, 16, 16, 16): Ch 1, sc in the first st, [ch 3, skip 3 sts, sc in the next st] 4 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) times, leave remaining sts unworked, turn work. <4 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) ch loops>
Row 13 (13, 13, 13, 17, 17, 17, 17, 17): Ch 1, sc in the first st, *3 sc in the next ch-3 sp, sc in the next sc, repeat from * to end, turn work. <17 (21, 25, 29, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45) hdc>
Row 14 (14, 14, 14, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18): Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in the next 2 sc, *ch 3, skip 2 sts, sc in the next st, repeat from * until 2 sts remain, sc in the last two sc, turn work. <3 (4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) ch loops>
Row 15 (15, 15, 15, 19, 19, 19, 19, 19): Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in the next 2 sc, *3 sc in the next ch-3 sp, sc in the next st, repeat from * until 2 sts remain, sc in the last two sc, turn work. <17 (21, 25, 29, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45) hdc>
Row 16 (16, 16, 16, 20, 20, 20, 20, 20): Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 3, skip 3 sts (one chain loop made), sc in the next st, repeat from * to end, turn work. <4 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) ch loops>
Row 17 (17, 17, 17, 21, 21, 21, 21, 21): Ch 1, sc in the first st, *3 sc in the next ch-3 sp, sc in the next sc, repeat from * to end, turn work. <17 (21, 25, 29, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45) hdc>
Fasten off, leaving long tail for seaming.
Second side
Skip 5 (5, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8) ch loops, join yarn in the next sc and repeat from steps above to complete the second side.
ASSEMBLING SHOULDERS
With the WS facing up (on both panels), line up the shoulders (the last rows completed), mattress seam the shoulder seams with the long tail. This creates one long panel with a right and left side.
EDGING THE LONG PANELS
Using the J/6.0mm hook, join Color A in either side and sc evenly along the entire side of the long panel, fasten off. Repeat for the second side. Exact st counts are not mandatory for this section, you just want to ensure that your fabric is neither pulled tightly or over stretched. What works well for me is placing 3 sc edge sts over every 2 rows of hdc.
SLEEVES- K/6.5 hook and Color A
Sleeves are worked in turned rows from cuff to shoulder, following the blo pattern used on the main body. Increases take place on regular hdc rows only. You can use the sleeves from any size (based on measurements) to customize the fit of your finished garment.
Leave a long tail to begin (for seaming the sides)
Row 1: FHDC 33 (34, 37, 40, 45, 52, 58, 61, 64), turn work.
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in first st and every st across to end, turn work. < 33 (34, 37, 40, 45, 52, 58, 61, 64) hdc>
Row 3: Ch 2, hdc in first st, hdc in blo in every st across until one st remains, hdc in last st, turn work.
Row 4: Ch 2, hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in each st until 2 sts remain, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in last st, turn work. <35 (36, 39, 42, 47, 54, 60, 63, 66>
Row 5: Ch 2, hdc in first st, hdc in blo in every st across until one st remains, hdc in last st, turn work.
Repeat the last two rows consecutively: 4 (5, 5, 5, 4, 2, 2, 2, 2) times. <43 (46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 64, 67, 70) hdc>
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 consecutively: until a total of 16 rows are worked.
Row 17: Ch 2, hdc in first st and every st across to end, turn work. <43 (46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 64, 67, 70) hdc>
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming.
FINAL ASSEMBLY
Lay the edged long panels down with the WS facing up.
Adding Sleeves
Line up the center of the sleeve (last row worked) with the center seam of the shoulders, WS of the sleeve facing up as well.
Using the long tail left on the last row of the sleeves; Mattress seam the finished sleeve to the center of the long panel. Repeat for the second side.
Fasten off.
Seaming Sides
Fold the garment in half with the WS facing out. Using the long tail left at the beginning of the sleeves; Mattress seam the bottom of the sleeves to the armpit and continue down the side of the garment to the hem. Optional: You may leave a slit on the sides if you wish. Repeat for the second side.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Place st markers in the four corners (where the neck was split on the lace section). Using the J/6.0mm hook and Color A. Join yarn by sl st in any st along the back of the neck.
Rnd 1: Ch 1 and sc in the same st, *sc in each st around (you will place one sc in each sc and edge the raw row ends as you did for the long panels), till you reach the first marked st (MS), sc2tog over the MS and the next st, repeat from * around, sc in each st to end, sl st in the first sc, skipping over the beg ch-1, to join, do not turn. <st count will vary>
1x thru 5x ONLY
Repeat previous Row: two times
4x and 5x ONLY
Repeat previous Row: one time
ALL SIZES
Next 3 (3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1) Rows: Ch 1 and sc in the same st, sc in each st around to end, sl st in the first sc, skipping over the beg ch-1, to join.
OPTIONAL FINISHES
IF you wish you can add lace to the hem of the garment and/or the hem of the sleeves. Begin the same way you did for the ‘Lace Top’.
Weave in all ends. Block as necessary.
You may also like the Brighter Days Lace Cardigan or the Whimsical Tee.
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Lorene Eppolite is the designer behind Cre8tion Crochet. She has been designing since October 2012. She loves to create fun and easy crochet accessories and garments. Lorene strives to make her designs to be achievable for any skill level. Just because it is easy, doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful.
