Flowers, flowers everywhere! Motifs for this cheerful top are made first and then sewn together. The skirt and sleeves are made in a delightful double crochet and shell stitch pattern.

Difficulty Intermediate

Finished Size 33 (36.5, 40.5, 44, 47.5, 51.5, 55)“ bust circumference. Sample shown measures 33”, modeled with .5” ease.

Yarn Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% cotton): #405 stormy grey (MC), 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins; #427 slate green (CC1), #433 washed teal (CC2), #456 vintage pink (CC3), 1 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skein(s) each.

Hook Size E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Yarn needle; pins; paper or fabric for bodice template to arrange motifs.

Gauge 16.5 dc and 9 rows = 4”, blocked.