Crochet Pattern for a Stylish Lace Top

You’ll Need:

250g of mélange turquoise Chat yarn (100% cotton; 80m/50g);

Crochet hook size 6;

1 button.

Size:

S.

Used Patterns:

Main Pattern:

The quantity of stitches is multiple of 3 + 1 + 3 chain stitches increase. Work according to scheme 1. Start with stitches before pattern repeat, pattern repeat, finish with stitches after pattern repeat.

Lace Pattern:

The quantity of stitches is multiple of 15 + 3 chain stitches increase. Work according to scheme 2, make 2 double crochets in every crossed double crochet, make 1 double crochet in the 1^st and last double crochets. Make the 1^st-15^th rows once, then repeat the 14^th-15^th rows 3 times, finishing with the 16^th row.

Stitches Control:

Main pattern: 14.5 stitches x 6.5 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

Instructions:

Left Upper Part/Right Front Part:

Make 67 chain stitches + 3 chain stitches increase and work with the main pattern. In 7.5 cm = 5 rows from the set-up row, leave the central 12 pattern repeats for arm-holes and finish both sides separately. For smooth rounding, leave 1 pattern repeat in the next and each following 2^nd row. In 17 cm from the set-up row, finish your work.

Lower Part:

Sew upper parts onto the back, make 41 cm = 22 rows with the lace pattern, and finish your work.

Assembly:

Fasten the front, neck-hole, back, and arm-holes with 1 row of single crochets, make a button-loop of 5 chain stitches on the left front. Sew the button.