This boat-neck shell,
worked as two simple rectangles, sports crocheted lace at the hem. The main
body is crocheted from the top down in quick-to-crochet griddle stitch. If you
like, you can lengthen by working more griddle stitch rows before beginning the
border.
Designer: Jill Wright
Finished Size: 34¾ (38¾, 41¼, 45¼,
49¼)" bust circumference. Top is close fit with about ¾" of ease. Garment shown measures
34¾", modeled with 2" negative
ease.
Yarn: Cascade Yarns Pima Silk (85%
pima cotton, 15% silk; 109 yd [100 m]/1¾
oz [50 g]): #5144 fern, 6 (7, 8, 8, 9) balls.
Hook Sizes: G/6 (4.25 mm); H/8 (5 mm); I/9 (5.5
mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Blocking mat; blocking pins; yarn
needle.
Gauge: 12 sts and 10 rows = 4" in
griddle st with medium-size hook.