Oakley Top by Natasha Robarge

Oakley Top

Crochet
March 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in broomstick lace patt, blocked and laid flat
3.75 mm (F)
568 - 852 yards (519 - 779 m)
35.5 (40, 44.5, 49, 53.5)" bust circumference
US
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.
Errata available: interweave.com

Add a unique layering piece to your spring wardrobe. The yarn itself becomes a feature in this lightweight broomstick lace top.

Difficulty Some concentration required.

Finished Size 35.5 (40, 44.5, 49, 53.5)“ bust circumference. Sample shown measures 35.5”, modeled with 4.5” ease.

Yarn Berroco Mykonos (66% linen, 26% nylon, 8% cotton; 142 yd / 1.75 oz): #8510 Kratos, 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) skeins.

Hook Sizes F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions One knitting needle size 17 (12.75 mm); yarn needle.

Gauge 18 sts and 12 rows = 4” in broomstick lace patt, blocked and laid flat.

Notes Top is worked in 2 pieces from the top down and seamed. Fabric is very stretchy.