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A seamless create-as-you-go motif crochet pattern for a lace-inspired open-shouldered shell top. A beautiful and comfortable top with great ease of movement. The open shoulder is soft and fluid and moves beautifully with the body. The pattern is made to fit most body types with suggestions on how to adjust for other sizes. A fun and quick pattern that can usually be made with less than two skeins of yarn. A romantic, lace top that can be worn under a dress jacket, or layered over a tank top for a comfortable & casual look.

Gauge
After Round 4, the motif should measure approximately 5” wide from petal tip to opposite petal tip

Finished Size
Laid flat, the garment measures approximately 11” wide at the neck opening, 5” wide at the shoulder opening, 21” wide from underarm to underarm, approximately 23” wide at the hem. Total length is about 23 inches from top of neck to bottom of pointed petal. The armhole opening is about 9.5” It is a “one-size-fits-most” pattern. Best suited for M-XL fit. Suggestions provided on how to alter motif to fit other sizes.