A deep V-neck
accentuates the bias stripes on this shell with empire seams and a delicate cap
sleeve. At once soft and structured, this crochet top falls to a handkerchief hem at
the peaks of the bias.
Designer: Beth Nielsen
Finished Size: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40)" bust circumference.
Garment shown measures 32", modeled with 2" negative ease.
Yarn: Patons Silk Bamboo (70% viscose from
bamboo, 30% silk; 102 yd [93 m]/2 oz [65 g]): #85510 apricot (MC), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4)
skeins; #244085 almond (CC), 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins.
Hook Size: H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary
to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Yarn needle.
Gauge: 16 sts and 8 rows = 4".