Finished Size 33 (36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 36", modeled with 1 1⁄2" negative ease.
Yarn Naturally Caron Spa (75% microdenier acrylic, 25% rayon from bamboo; 251 yd [230 m]/3 oz [85 g]; ): #0008 misty taupe, 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins.
Yarn Weight #3 - Light
Hook Sizes 7 (4.5 mm) and F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions Two 1⁄2" plastic bone rings or two 3⁄4" diameter buttons; yarn needle; st markers (m) or scrap yarn for m.
Gauge 16 sts = 4" in fsc; 2 reps = 3" and 8 rows = 3 1⁄4" in sh st patt; 18 sts and 12 rows = 4" in ribbing. Note: Lace fabric will relax in all directions to give finished blocked measurements of garment; length will grow to 8 rows = 3 1⁄2" or more.
Originally Published Interweave Crochet Spring 2010