Limpet Lace Top by Mimi Alelis

Limpet Lace Top

Crochet
June 2016
Thread ?
38 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in double crochet (US) flo
2.25 mm (B)
1400 - 2450 yards (1280 - 2240 m)
27¾ (29¼, 30½, 33, 35½ )" bust
US
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

A gorgeous doily inspired yoke is the start to this top down sleeveless Limpet Lace Top pullover. The solid stitch body is easily adjusted for a custom fit, and the yoke motif is echoed at the hem for a flirty finish.

DESIGNER Mimi Alelis

FINISHED SIZE
27¾ (29¼ , 30½ , 33, 35½ )” bust circumference; 20½ (20½, 21, 21½, 21½ )” long. Top shown measures 29¼“, modeled with 4¼” negative ease.

NOTE: Linked errata was no longer available. i
It was only in reference to the finished size of the top and has been corrected in the PDF and on this Ravelry page.

YARN Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread Classic 10 (distributed by Coats and Clark) (100% mercerized cotton; 350 yd [320 m]; ) #154-210 antique white, 4 (4, 5, 6, 7) balls.

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

NOTIONS Stitch markers (m); yarn needle.

GAUGE 38 sts and 16 rows = 4” in dc flo; 35 sts and 10 rows = 4” in tr flo; 13 rows = 4” in dc for Bruges lace band.

More details on designer’s blog and project page.