The breezy Red Dahlia Top features a combination of two traditional crochet techniques: motif lace reminiscent of Irish crochet and filet crochet. Create the Irish crochet yoke by making separate floral motifs and joining them together. The body uses open and closed filet stitches to create floral patterning.

Difficulty Intermediate

Finished Size 41 (45, 47, 51 1/2, 53 1/2)“ bust circumference. Sample shown measures 41”, modeled with 6” positive ease.

Yarn Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine (100% Pima cotton; 137 yd (125 m)/ 1 3/4 oz (50 g); ): #3713 wine, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) skeins.

Hook Size D/3 (3.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Stitch markers (m), 4; large and small yarn needle; drafting paper, sewing pins.

Gauge 23 sts and 9 rows = 4” in filet flower patt, blocked.

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NOTES

• Front and back are worked separately in filet flower pattern from the top down. Yoke is made from motifs assembled into one piece. Front and back are then gathered and sewn to yoke. Sides are connected with button motifs.

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