Lily Bustier

Sizes 0 (1) 2 Finished Bust Circumference 85 (88) 90 cm / 33½ (34¾) 35½” Finished Length 46 (46) 46 cm / 18” Gauge 27 dc and 15.5 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4”) using a 3.0 mm crochet hook. Hook 3.0 mm crochet hook Yarn Celebi (40 g / 240 m) 4 (4) 4 balls Yarn weight: Fingering / 4-ply cotton (approximately 600 m per 100 g) Yarn Substitutes Choose a smooth 100% cotton fingering-weight yarn with a similar yardage (approximately 600 m per 100 g) that matches the stated gauge. Since the drape of the ruffle is important, a soft cotton yarn with good stitch definition is recommended. ⸻ Construction The body is worked flat as one piece, forming the Left Front, Back, and Right Front continuously. The straps are crocheted separately and then sewn to the Back. The ruffle is worked by picking up stitches along the lower edge of the body. The button bands are then worked directly onto the Front edges. Finally, the button bands are overlapped, sewn together, and buttons are attached. ⸻ Techniques The pattern includes the following stitches and techniques: * Chain (ch) * Single Crochet (sc) * Spike Stitch * Double Crochet (dc) * Treble Crochet (tr) * Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc) * Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc) * Working from crochet charts * Picking up stitches * Joining new yarn ⸻ Skill Level Intermediate This is a chart-based crochet pattern recommended for crocheters who are comfortable reading crochet charts. Several sections require joining a new strand of yarn and picking up stitches, so familiarity with basic crochet techniques is recommended.