The sleekly fitted upper bodice and gracefully draping body makes the Abalone Shell by Kira K Designs the perfect top for warm spring and summer days. The bodice is started in the round, and then separated into front and back. The lace body is worked downward from the foundation chain. For the most flattering fit, choose your size based on the over-bust measurement, which should fit with little or no ease. Openwork pattern is both charted and written out.
Skill Level: Experienced
Finished Measurements:
Over-bust (measured around the chest just under the arms) – 30½ (32¾, 35, 38, 41¼, 43½, 45¾)"
Bust – 35¼ (37¾, 41½, 44, 47¾, 50¼, 54)"
Length – 23 (23, 23½, 23½, 24, 24, 24½)"
Yarn Requirements: 810 (880, 930, 1030, 1130, 1180, 1280) yards DK weight yarn, such as GGH Bambu (100% Bamboo Viscose; 50g/135yds)
Hooks: E/4 (3.50mm) and G/6 (4.00mm)
Gauge:
21 sts and 20 rows = 4" in Half Double Crochet with smaller hook
25½ sts and 11 rows = 4" in Openwork Pattern with larger hook
