Sera Lace Top

Shells are a classic crochet stitch, and they create such an elegant fabric. Add the picot edging to the final round of shells, and you have a top that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s worked top-down, so you can try this piece on as you go. Shown here in a heathered DK-weight wool/silk blend, this top is as sophisticated and wearable now as it first was 12 years ago. **Difficulty** Intermediate **Yarn Weight** 3 **Finished Size** 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56)" bust circumference. Sample shown measures 36"; modeled with 1½" of positive ease. **Yarn from Interweave Crochet Spring 2020** Harrisville Designs Silk & Wool (70% wool, 30% silk; 175 yd [160 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): bluebell, 5 (6, 6, 6, 6, 7) hanks. **Hook** Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. **Notions** Removable stitch markers (m); yarn needle. **Gauge** 13 fsc = 4"; (shell, sc, ch 5, sc) 2 times and 8 rnds = 4" in patt. For techniques you don’t know, please visit our online crochet glossary at [https://www.interweave.com/interweave-crochet-glossary/][1]. **NOTES** * This fabric grows when worn, particularly the sleeves. Keep this in mind before deciding to lengthen. * Top is made from the neck down in joined, turned rounds. * Increases in pattern are made at each of four “corners” and shape the raglan-style shoulders of the yoke. Mark the chain-space or stitch at each corner and move markers (m) up as work progresses. For more information, see: [https://www.interweave.com/store/interweave-crochet-spring-2020-digital-edition][2]. [1]: https://www.interweave.com/interweave-crochet-glossary/ [2]: https://www.interweave.com/store/interweave-crochet-spring-2020-digital-edition