Touch of Style

Double Trellis Topper

FINISHED SIZES

Instructions given fit size small/ medium; changes for large/X-large and 2X-large/3X-large are in [ ].

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust: 47 [521/2, 58] inches Length: 28 [30, 32] inches

MATERIALS

• Omega Mimosa fine (sport) weight cotton/ rayon yarn (31/2 oz/ 240 yds/100g per skein):

5 [6, 6] skeins #70 navy • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or

size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers

GAUGE

In Lace Pattern: 4 cls = 51/2 inches; 5 rows = 4 inches, after blocking Take time to check gauge.

PATTERN NOTES

Finished garment length is 2 to 3 inches longer than finished pieces due to the nature of the yarn. Garment does not close in front. Join with slip stitch unless otherwise indicated. Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as first treble crochet unless otherwise stated. Weave in loose ends as work progresses.

SPECIAL STITCHES

Yo twice, insert hook in indicated st and pull up a lp, [yo and pull through 2 lps] twice, leave rem lp on hook.

Cluster (cl): P-tr in first indicated st, p-tr in next indicated

st, yo and pull through all 3 lps on hook. Bobble cluster (bobble cl):

P-tr in first indicated st, 3 p-tr in next sc, p-tr in next cl, yo and pull through all 6 lps on hook.

Join with single crochet

(join with sc): Place a slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st, yo and draw up a lp, yo and pull through both lps on hook.

PATTERN STITCH Lace Pattern

Ch multiple of 12 + 8. Row 1 (WS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, [ch 3, p-tr (see Special

Stitches) in last st worked into, sk 5 chs, p-tr in next ch, yo and pull through all lps on hook (cl

made), ch 3, sc in same st as last p-tr] across. Row 2: Ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), (tr, ch 3, sc) in top of first cl, [ch 3, cl (see Special Stitches) in last st worked into and top of next cl, ch 3, sc in same cl] across, ch 3, cl in last cl and last sc, turn. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 3, cl in last st worked into and top of next cl, ch 3, sc in same cl, ch 3, bobble cl (see Special Stitches) in last cl worked into and top of next cl, ch 3, sc in same cl; rep from * across, ch 3, cl in last st worked into and last tr, ch 3, sc in same tr, turn. Row 4: Rep row 2. Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 3, bobble cl in last st worked into and top of next cl, ch 3, sc in same st, ch 3, cl in last st worked into and top of next cl, ch 3, sc in same st; rep from * across, ch 3, bobble cl in last st worked into and top of last tr, ch 3, sc in same st. Rep rows 2–5 for pattern.

TOP BACK

Ch 104 [116, 128]. Follow Lace Pattern (see Pattern Stitch) instructions rows 1–5. (17 [19, 21] cls) Rep rows 2–5 until piece measures 26 [27, 29] inches in length, ending with a rep of row 2 or 4. Last row: Ch 1, sc in same st, [ch 5, sc in top of next cl] across. Fasten off. (17 [19, 21] ch-5 sps)

FRONT Make 2.

Ch 44 [56, 56]. Work as for Back. (7 [9, 9] cls at end of first row)

ASSEMBLY

Hold Back and right Front RS tog, aligning outside edges. Sew shoulder seam. Rep for left Front. Place marker on side edges 10 [11, 12] inches from shoulder seam for armhole opening. Sew side seams together from marker to hem.

Border

Rnd 1: With RS facing, join with sc (see Special Stitches) at bottom of side seam. Work sc evenly around entire piece. Join

(see Pattern Notes) to first sc. Rnd 2: Ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) in same st, *sk 1 sc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next sc; rep from * around, join in first sc. Fasten off. Joining yarn at side seam, rep border in same fashion on armholes. Block to finished measurements.

Dress up a T-shirt and jeans with this pretty lacy topper. This is a great “first garment” pattern to make for yourself.