Lace

Yesteryear Top

PLUS SIZE

Getting Started

FINISHED SIZE 34 (38¾, 41¼, 46, 51)" bust circumference. Sample shown measures 34", modeled with 2" positive ease.

YARN Nazli Gelin Garden 10 (distributed by Universal Yarn) (100% mercerized Egyptian Giza cotton; 306 yd [280 m]/1.76 oz [50 g]; 0): #700-08 (natural), 3 (3, 4, 5, 6) balls.

HOOK Size B/1 (2.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS Stitch markers (m); yarn needle.

GAUGE 33 sts and 18 rows = 4" in (4 dc, ch 1) or (4 dc, ch 2) body patt.

Notes

Top is worked from the neckband down. Yoke is worked in joined rounds without turning, separated at the chest for a deeper armhole, then rejoined and worked in joined rnds without turning from the underarm down to hem.

When instructed to work in V-stitch, work in chain-2 space of V-stitch unless otherwise stated.

Stitch Guide

V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 2, dc) in indicated st or sp.

Cluster (cl): [Yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] 3 times, yo, draw through all lps on hook.

Pattern

NECKBAND:

Note: Neckband is worked with RS facing at all times.

(RS) [Ch 4, dc in 4th ch from hook] 56