Lace Stripe Cover-Up by Jennifer Olivarez

Lace Stripe Cover-Up

Crochet
March 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in 22 sts = 4 inches; 12 rows = 4 inches
3.25 mm (D)
1 - 394 yards (1 - 360 m)
Instructions given fit woman’s size small; changes for medium, large, X-large and 2X-large are in [ ].
US
English

SKILL LEVEL
Easy

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 37 1/2 inches (small) 43 inches (medium), 45 1/2 inches (large), 51 inches (X-large), 53 1/2 inches (2X-large)
Length: 22 inches (small) 23 inches (medium), 23 inches (large), 23 1/2 inches (X-large), 25 inches (2X-large)

MATERIALS
• Omega Eulali super fine (fingering) weight Egyptian
cotton (3 1/2 oz/394 yds/100g per ball): 3 3, 3, 4, 4 balls #22 beige
• Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

GAUGE
22 sts = 4 inches; 12 rows = 4 inches

GAUGE SWATCH
Ch 36.
Work foundation row; then work Rows 1–6 at least 2 times.

PATTERN NOTES
Top is worked side to side in one piece, then sides are seamed while working rows of lace mesh.
Pattern is written to include 2–4 inches of positive ease. Size medium will be a little larger than expected.
Work into back bar (see illustration) of foundation chain and chain at neck opening.