Leonora Top by Matilde Linn Rudolph

Leonora Top

Crochet
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
0 stitches and 0 rows = 4 inches
3.0 mm
322 - 564 yards (294 - 516 m)
Made to measure
US
Danish English
This pattern is available for kr.54.00 DKK
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WHAT IS IT? 
A simple smocked top with ruffle edge and elastic thread inside to create a textured look. It also has elastic band in the top edge to hold the top in place. 
The pattern is simple and good for beginners and has no inc- or decreases. It follows measurements so it can be made in any size and length. The pattern also contains a video link showing how to crochet with elastic. 

LANGUAGE 
English 
Dansk

DIFFICULTY 1-5
2

MATERIALS
3 mm hook 
Lyocell and cotton blend (or regular cotton yarn)
Size 1/superfine/fingering
Yardage: 50 g = 147 m 
I used 100 g for my size “small”. 
Add/remove 25 g/73,5 m for each size (12 cm in circumference, 0,5 cm in length) going up/down. 
I used the brand Softy Lyocell.

You will also need:

Elastic thread 
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Elastic band (5 mm wide) 

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STITCHES (US terms)
ch = chain
ss = slip stitch 
hdc = half double crochet 
dc = double crochet