Waxham Sands Vest Top

Available in four sizes, this pretty swingy vest top features a favourite lace shale pattern for natural shaping in beautiful natural linen blend yarn for soft drape. MATERIALS DMC Natura Linen, 58% linen/26% viscose/16% cotton, 50g/150m/164yds Shade: 031 x 5 (5, 6, 6) balls 3.5mm hook TENSION Work 21 sts and 16 rows in main pattern to measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using 3.5mm hook, or size required to obtain tension. Please note working to a different tension will result in a different size garment. If you prefer a tighter gauge, use a hook half a size smaller. PATTERN NOTES The front and back pieces are worked separately from the bottom up, then seamed at the sides to create a natural neckline, curved underarm with a wide strap crocheted on. Add extra stitches either side of the main lace shale pattern for a wider, boxier fit. The top is designed to be worn with 5–7.5cm/2–3in positive ease. Choose your size from the chart or add extra stitches to the starting chains as given above.