The bright, blue skies of summer have inspired me to start off on a new project – a crocheted lace top. I chose a peach cotton yarn to work with, and found the most charming pattern online.
This is a very easy pattern to follow, even for beginners, and quick, experienced crocheters can finish it up over a weekend. I have made two adaptations to the basic pattern – the bobble stitch does not seem to work, so I have substituted a two-dc cluster. Also, instead of working front and back separately, I have decided to work it as a circle, and thus avoid the side seams. Just remember to reverse direction of work every line, or you will have a difference after separating sections at the armhole, and also in the sleeves.
Beginners, before you start, a few tips –
1. choose a yarn close to the one recommended in terms of weight and thickness.
2. check your gauge first – it is worth every minute of the time it takes.
3. if your test swatch differs from the size specified, accordingly adjust your tension and needle size to get the required gauge.
4. you might want to substitute the bobble with a two-dc cluster as I have.
5. if you are not confident with working in a circle, make separate front and back and finish at seams.
Good luck, and shine in your new creation at your next summer party!
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