Maldives

Let Berroco Medina do all the colorwork in this sweet crocheted top! Work begins at the top of the front and back in a simple grouped stitch, then the shoulders and sides are seamed. Peplum stitches are picked up and worked down in a cluster crochet stitch. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Bust: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)" Length: 23 (23, 23½, 24, 24½, 25, 25½)" Shown in size 40" with approximately 6" of ease. **YARN** BERROCO MEDINA (100 grs): 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) balls #4733 Agadir **HOOKS and NOTIONS** Crochet hook, size 4.50 mm (7) or size to obtain gauge 4 removable markers **GAUGE** 18 dc and 9 rows = 4" in dc 1 repeat of pattern = 2½" in Pattern 2 8 groups = 4" in Pattern 1