Orchid Top

This pattern is written with instruction how to incorporate your own measurement. And because you made this based on your measurement, it fits you perfectly. You can make a bolero or cardigan. You can make it with cap sleeve, short sleeve, 3/4 sleeve, or even long sleeve. All using the same pattern. You can even make your daughter the same dress for mother and daughter special occasion. The option is endless.<br /> Since this pattern working from top down, you can try it as you go.<br /> **This pattern comes with row-by-row written direction in US crochet term and charts.**. Suggested yarn: Any yarn weight. Approximate yarn requirement: Fingering: For size 32 - 36” (38 - 42”) you need 1500 (2100) meters DK: For size 32 - 36” (38 - 42”) you need 1200 (1700) meters Worsted: For size 32 - 36” (38 - 42”) you need 900 (1200) meters Hook: Fingering weight: 3.5 mm (US E) DK weight: 4.5 mm (US G) Worsted weight: 5.5 mm (US I) Note: Sample shown in the picture is made using DK weight yarn split into 2. I used this method because at the time the inspiration hit, I didn’t have lace or fingering weight yarn on my stash.