Top in Leaf Lace Pattern
Size: 10/12 (US 8/10)
Materials:
Yarn: 300 g (100% Cotton, yardage = 300 m/300 g); one pair quick knit needles 4 mm (US 2,5) and crochet hook size US C (3 mm).
Rib Pattern: * K1, P1, rep from * throughout.
On WS rows, work all sts as they appear.
Work according to chart 1. Only RS rows are shown.
On WS rows work all sts as they appear, purl yos.
Repeat Rows 1-28 throughout.
Border: Work according to crochet chart.
Back:
Cast on 110 sts and work 8 cm in Rib Patt.
Cont to work in Leaf Lace Patt.
Armhole Shaping: When piece measures 38 cm from beg, bind off at each end 3 sts once, then on every 2nd row 2 sts once and 1 stitch 3 times.
When piece measures 56 cm from beg, bind off rem sts.
Front:
Work like back, but with deeper neckline.
Neck Shaping: When piece measures 44 cm from beg, bind off center 20 sts and complete both sides separately.
For rounding at inside edge on every 2nd row, bind off 3 sts once and 1 stitch 4 times.
When piece measures 56 cm from beg, bind off rem sts.
Finishing:
Join shoulder and side seams.
Border: Work according to crochet chart around neck edge and armhole.