Lace-Inspired Crocheted Top

**From the description:** When it comes to lace, crochet shines! This intermediate-level design, carefully choreographed by Valerie Kurita, is worked in Cool Crochet from Bernat and boasts a bevy of pattern stitches. **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Sizes:** Instructions are written for the smallest size with changes for larger sizess given in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. **Finished Measurements:** - Bust: 32 (36.5 40)". This is a close fitting garment at bodice that stretches to fit actual bust measurement of 34 (38 42)". - Hips: 35 (40 45)" - Length: 19 (19.5 20)" from top of bodice to lower edge. Length can be adjusted by positioning of straps. **Gauge:** - 22 half-double crochet OR 11 (double crochet and ch-1) mesh to 4" - 16 rows to 5" in petal pattern - 7 scallops to 8"; 14 rows to 4" in scallop pattern