Finished Size 24 (27, 30, 33)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 30", modeled with 4½ " negative ease.
Yarn Naturally Caron Spa (75% microdenier acrylic, 25% rayon from bamboo; 251 yd[230 m]/3 oz [85 g]; ): #0002 coral lipstick, 2 (2, 2, 3) 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 ½ " plastic bone rings or two 3⁄4" diameter buttons; yarn needle; st markers (m).
Gauge 16 sts = 4" in fsc; 2 rep = 3" and 8 rows = 3¼ " in main patt; 18 rows and 12 sts = 4" in ribbing. Note: Lace fabric will relax in all directions to give fi nished blocked measurements of garment; length will grow to 8 rows = 3½ " or more.
Originally Published Interweave Crochet Spring 2010
