Size: M

Stitches used: Chain (ch). Slip stitch (slst): insert the hook, yo, draw it through the st and the loop on the hook. Single crochet (SC): insert the hook, yo, draw it through the st, yo, draw it through both loops on the hook. Half double crochet (HDC): yo, insert the hook, yo, draw it through the st, yo, draw it through all 3 loops on the hook. Double crochet (DC): yo, insert the hook, yo, draw it through the st, yo, draw it through 2 loops on the hook, yo, draw it through the remaining 2 sts on the hook. Lace pattern: follow the chart. Ruffle: follow the chart. Trim: Follow the chart.

Gauge: 10 x 10 cm square in lace pattern following the chart, using a 2.5 mm hook = 17 sts x 8 rows.

Execution

Front/back: are worked at the same time, together. Ch 132, slst into the 1st ch to join the round and work in the lace pattern following the chart. Repeat the stitches between asterisks 11 times. At 25 cm from the beginning of the work, for the armholes, divide the work into 2 and work flat on each side separately.

Back: for the armholes skip on the neckline edge, every row, 3 sts, 2 sts (2x), then 1 st (2x). After the decreases, continue working according to the lace pattern. Fasten-off at 40 cm from the beginning of the work.

Front: work like the back until 35 cm from the beginning of the work. For the neckline, slip the 14 center sts and finish each side separately. Skip on the neckline edge, every row, 4 sts (1x) then 2 sts (2x). After the decreases, continue working according to the lace pattern. Fasten-off at 40 cm from the beginning of the work.

Finishing: seam the shoulders. Make a trim around the neckline and bottom of the top, following the chart. Make the ruffles following the chart. Fasten-off. Make the ruffles twice on each armhole, one on top of the other.

Designer: Angelica Schmitt