Directions are for size XS/S Changes for 2.

Pieces are joined at center of front and

sizes M/L and 1X/2X are in parentheses. back with a double crochet join (dc-join).
3. When instructed to work into a V-st, work
Finished Bust: 36 (40, 48)” [91.5 (101.5, into the ch-2 space of the V-st.
122) cm]
Finished Length: 17½ (18¾, 20)” [44.5 (47.5, FIRST HALF
LC4531 51) cm] Sleeve
Ch 162 (182, 202).
Special Stitches Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook,
Cl (cluster) = [Yarn over] twice, insert hook *skip next 4 ch, trefoil in next ch, skip next 4
crochet in indicated stitch, yarn over and draw up a ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * across, turn—
Designed by Dora Ohrenstein loop, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on 16 (18, 20) trefoils and 17 (19, 21) sc.
hook] twice; *[yarn over] twice, insert hook Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and
in same stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, throughout), dc in first sc, ch 4, sc in center Cl
What you will need: [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] of next trefoil, *ch 4, V-st in next sc, ch 4, sc in
twice; repeat from * once, yarn over and draw center Cl of next trefoil; repeat from * across,
AUNT LYDIA’S® Classic Crochet
Thread, Size 10: 4 (4, 5) balls 226
through all 4 loops on hook. ch 4, 2 dc in last sc, turn—15 (17, 19) V-sts,
Natural Beg dc2tog = Ch 2, dc in next stitch. 16 (18, 20) sc, and 2 dc at each end.
dc2tog = [Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first dc, trefoil in next sc,
Susan Bates® Steelite® Crochet yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, draw *sc in next V-st, trefoil in next sc; repeat from *
Hook: 2.35mm [US 1] through 2 loops] 2 times, yarn over, draw across, skip next dc, sc in top of beginning ch,

Yarn needle, locking stitch marker
through all 3 loops on hook. turn—16 (18, 20) trefoils and 17 (19, 21) sc.
or safety pin dc3tog = [Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, Row 4: Repeat Row 2.
yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, draw Row 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in first dc, ch 5, sc in next
GAUGE: 4 pattern repeats = 5” through 2 loops] 3 times, yarn over, draw sc, *ch 5, 5 dc in next V-st, ch 5, sc in next
(12.5 cm); 10 rows = 3” (7.5 cm). through all 4 loops on hook. sc; repeat from * across, ch 5, 3 dc in top of
Note: One pattern repeat consists
of one trefoil and one single
dc-join = Yarn over, insert hook in next sc beginning ch, turn—15 (17, 19) 5-dc groups,
crochet. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use of second half back, yarn over and pull up 32 (36, 40) ch-5 spaces, and 3 dc at each end.
any size hook to obtain the gauge. loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops (2 loops Row 6: Beg dc2tog, ch 3, skip next dc, sc in
on hook), insert hook in next sc of first half next ch-5 space, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 space,
back, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, *ch 3, skip next dc, dc3tog, ch 3, sc in next ch-5
Buy Thread
AUNT LYDIA’S® Classic Crochet
Lace Essence draw through 2 loops (3 loops on hook), draw
through all 3 loops on hook.
space, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 space; repeat from
* across, ch 3, skip next dc, dc2tog over last dc

Top
Thread, Size 10, Art. 154 available trefoil = (Cl, [ch 5, Cl] twice) in indicated stitch. and top of beginning ch, turn—17 (19, 21) dc
in white & ecru 400 yd; solid color V-st (V-stitch) = (Dc, ch 2, dc) in indicated and 16 (18, 20) ch-5 spaces.
250 yd; shaded color 300 yd balls stitch. Row 7: Ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 5, 5 dc in 3rd
This lovely lace pattern is a beautiful way ch of next ch-5 space, *ch 5, sc in next dc, ch
to display your crochet during the warmer Notes 5, 5 dc in 3rd ch of next ch-5 space; repeat
months. Wear it over a tank top or bathing suit 1. Top is made in 2 pieces. Each piece is from * across, ch 5, sc in last dc, turn—17
worked back and forth in rows from sleeve (19, 21) sc and 16 (18, 20) 5-dc groups.
for a look that is the essence of femininity. to center of front and back. Each piece is Continued...
divided at neck and front and back worked
separately.

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LC4531 Lace Essence Top ch, trefoil in next ch, skip 4 ch, sc in next ch]
6 times, turn—28 (30, 32) trefoils and 29
Row 8: Ch 6 (counts as tr, ch 2), *sc in next (31, 33) sc.
ch-5 space, ch 3, skip next dc, dc3tog, ch 3, Row 2: Repeat Row 2 of sleeve—27 (29, 31)
sc in next ch-5 space**, ch 5; repeat from * V-sts, 28 (30, 32) sc, and 2 dc at each end.
across ending last repeat at **, ch 2, tr in last Rows 3–8 (12, 12): Repeat Rows 5–10 (5–14,
sc, turn—2 tr, 16 (18, 20) dc, and 15 (17, 19) 5–14) of sleeve.
ch-5 spaces. Row 9 (13, 13): Ch 1, sc in first dc, *trefoil
Row 9: Ch 3, 2 dc in first tr, *ch 5, sc in next in 3rd ch of next ch-5 space, sc in next dc;
dc, ch 5**, 5 dc in 3rd ch of next ch-5 space; repeat from * across, turn—28 (30, 32)
repeat from * across ending last repeat at **, trefoils and 29 (31, 33) sc.
3 dc in 4th ch of beginning ch, turn—16 (18, Row 10 (14, 14): Repeat Row 4 of sleeve.
20) sc, 15 (17, 19) 5-dc groups, and 3 dc at Rows 11–17 (15–21, 15–25): Repeat Rows
each end. 3–9 (3–9, 3–13) of sleeve—28 (30, 32) sc, 27
Row 10: Repeat Row 6. (29, 31) 5-dc groups, and 3 dc at each end.

Sizes Medium and Large only Divide for Front and Back
Rows 11–14: Repeat Rows 7–10. Place stitch marker on 3rd dc of center 5-dc
group; there should be 14 (15, 16) trefoils on
All sizes each side of marker 6 rows below.
Row 11 (15, 15): Ch 1, sc in first dc, *trefoil
in 3rd ch of next ch-5 space, sc in next dc; Back
repeat from * across, turn—16 (18, 20) Back begins on wrong side at bottom edge.
trefoils and 17 (19, 21) sc. Row 1 (wrong side): Beg dc2tog, *ch 3, sc in
Row 12 (16, 16): Ch 3, dc in first sc, ch 4, sc next ch-5 space, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 space,
in center Cl of next trefoil, *ch 4, V-st in next ch 3**, skip next dc, dc3tog; repeat from * to
sc, ch 4, sc in center Cl of next trefoil; repeat marker ending last repeat at **, dc2tog; leave
from * across, ch 4, 2 dc in last sc, ch 61; remaining sts unworked, turn—15 (16, 17) dc
place loop on hook on locking stitch marker or and 28 (30, 32) sc. Do not remove marker.
safety pin; with separate strand, join yarn with Rows 2–5: Repeat Rows 9–12 (13-16, 13-16)
slip st in top of beginning ch, ch 60. Fasten of body.
off 2nd strand. Return loop on stitch marker or Rows 6–11 (6–11, 6–15): Repeat Rows 5–10
safety pin to hook. (5–10, 5–14) of sleeve.
Row 12 (12, 16): Repeat Row 9 of body.
Body Fasten off.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, [skip next 4 Continued...
ch, trefoil in next ch, skip next 4 ch, sc in next
ch] 5 times, skip next 4 ch, trefoil in next ch,
skip next 4 ch, sc in first dc, trefoil in next sc,
[sc in next V-st, trefoil in next sc] 15 (17, 19)
times, skip next dc, sc in next dc, [skip next 4

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LC4531 Lace Essence Top FINISHING
Joining Back
Front Hold pieces with right sides together and with
Row 1: With wrong side of Row 17 (21, 25) second half back on top of first half back.
of body facing, skip unworked sts of marked Row 1: Beginning at bottom of back, ch 2, sc
5-dc group and next two 5-dc groups, join in first dc on first half back, *ch 4, working
yarn with slip st in 4th dc of next 5-dc group, through both thicknesses, sc in 2nd Cl of first
beg dc2tog, *ch 3, sc in next ch-5 space, ch trefoil, ch 4, dc-join**, ch 1, dc-join in same sc
5, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 3, skip next dc**, as just worked; repeat from * across ending
dc3tog; repeat from * to marker ending last last repeat at **. Fasten off. 17½ (18¾, 20)" 4 (4, 5½)" 13½ (14¾, 16)"
repeat at **, dc2tog, turn—12 (13, 14) dc and Joining Front 44.5 (47.5, 51) cm 10 (10, 14) cm 34.5 (37.5, 40.5) cm
22 (24, 26) sc. Remove marker. Hold pieces with right sides together and with
Rows 2–12 (2–12, 2–16): Repeat Rows 2–12 first half front on top of second half front.

23 (25.5, 30.5) cm
(2–12, 2–16) of back. Fasten off. Row 1: Beginning at top of front neckline, join
yarn with slip st in first sc of first half front, 4" (10 cm)

9 (10, 12)"
SECOND HALF ch 2, sc in first dc on first half back, *ch 4, BACK FRONT
Sleeve and Body working through both thicknesses, sc in 2nd
Work same as sleeve, body, and divide for Cl of first trefoil, ch 4, dc-join**, ch 1, dc-join
front and back of first half. in same sc as just worked; repeat from *
across ending last repeat at **. Fasten off.
Front 7½" (19 cm) SLEEVE 7½" (19 cm)
Front begins on wrong side at bottom edge. FINISHING
Row 1: Beg dc2tog, *ch 3, sc in next ch-5 Steam block to flatten and stretch to finished 20 (22½, 25)"
space, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 3, skip measurements as shown in schematic. 3 (3¾, 3¾)"
51 (57, 63.5) cm 7.5 (95, 9.5) cm
next dc**, dc3tog; repeat from * 10 (11, 12) Sew side and sleeve seams. Weave in ends.
times ending last repeat at **, dc2tog; leave
remaining sts unworked, turn—12 (13, 14) dc ABBREVIATIONS
and 22 (24, 26) sc. ch = chain; dc = double crochet; sc = single
Rows 2–12 (2–12, 2–16): Repeat Rows 2–12 crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); tr = treble (triple)
(2–12, 2–16) of first half back. Fasten off. crochet; ( ) = work directions in parentheses
into same st; [ ] = work directions in brackets
Back the number of times specified; * = repeat
Row 1: With wrong side facing, join yarn with whatever follows the * as indicated.
slip st in marked st of Row 29 (37, 41), beg
dc2tog, *ch 3, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 5,
sc in next ch-5 space, ch 3**, skip next dc,
dc3tog; repeat from * ending last repeat at
**, skip next dc, dc2tog, turn—15 (16, 17) dc
and 28 (30, 32) sc.
Rows 2–12 (2–12, 2–16): Repeat Rows 2–12
(2–12, 2–16) of first half back.
Do not fasten off.

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