Notes:
This crochet lace almost cropped top is perfect for spring/summer. This downloadable PDF pattern includes written instructions, pictures, to walk you through construction of this crochet top. The crochet top is airy and goes perfect with everyday look and can be wear as a beach cover up.
Level: Beginner Friendly
For this project: Size small, Chain 100 for each panel, 14 rows for each panel, you will need two panels. FYI - used about ¼ of the yarn from this skein.
Sizing: accommodates all body sizes, for larger size you may need Chain (112, 124, 136)
Finished measurements:
Bust: 38 (42, 46, 50)”
Length: 15 (16, 17, 18)”
The blouse body parts is worked in 2 piece panels, work from the middle to side with raglan increases in pattern.
You can vary the length or the width of the body. For best fit, do not fasten off Body or Sleeve. At this point you can add or subtract to length as needed. This will enable you to work in the border as shown. Block garment, and then try on.
All rounds are worked as joined, turned rounds (turn after each join).
Care Detail:
Machine wash. Initial water temperature should not exceed 40C or 105F. No bleach product may be used. A machine dryer may be regularly used at the hottest available temperature setting. Item may not be smoothed or finished with an iron.

YARN: Lion Brand Yarns, Pound of Love: 100% Premium Acrylic WEIGHT: Medium Moyen, 4 CARE: Hand Wash/Dry Flat SKEIN: 16oz, 1020yds/932m, 454g COLOR: Pastel Blue CROCHET HOOK: for this project US G-6 (4.25mm) SUGGESTED CROCHET GAUGE: (4in x 4in) 14 sc x 18 r on J-10 (6mm) Scissor, stitch markers (as needed)