A lace panel worked in colorchanging yarn is framed by a solid color for a fresh take on color blocking in this superwearable sleeveless summer crochet top.

DESIGNER Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby

FINISHED SIZE 31 (35, 38½ , 42, 45¾ , 49¾ , 53¼ )“ bust circumference. Garment shown measures 35”, modeled with 1” ease.

YARN Cascade Yarns Longwood Sport (100% superwash extrafine merino wool; 273 yd 250m/3½ oz 100g; ): #18 green spruce (A), 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5) balls. Cascade Yarns, Longwood Sport Stripe (100% superwash extrafine merino wool; 273 yd 250m/3½ oz 100g; ): #510 citrus (B), 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2) balls.

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

NOTIONS Yarn needle.

GAUGE Solid Fabric: 20 sts and 14 rows = 4” in patt, blocked. Combo V-Stitch: 7 sts and 13 rows = about 4” in patt, blocked.