materials
yarn: Sportweight (#3 Light).
Shown: NaturallyCaron.com, Spa (75%
microdenier acrylic, 25% rayon from
bamboo; 251 yd 230 m/3 oz 85 g):
#0007 Naturally (Version A), 3 (4, 4, 5)
skeins; #0010 Stormy Blue, 4 (5, 5, 6)
skeins (Version B).

hook: H/8 (5 mm) or hook needed to
obtain gauge.

notions: Stitch markers; tapestry
needle for weaving in ends; two ¾–⅞“
(2–2.2 cm) buttons; hook-and-eye
closure; sewing needle and matching
thread (or untwist a length of yarn to
separate the plies and use for sewing).

gauge
14 Fsc, sc, or hdc = 4” (10 cm).
One pattern repeat = 2½“ (6.5 cm),
4 rows = 3½” (9 cm) in Shell and V Stitch
Pattern.

Note: Gauge as crocheted. Fabric is
stretchy. Applying waistband, blocking,
and wearing will cause fabric to relax
in width and length to give finished
measurements.

finished size
S (M, L/XL, 2XL/3XL); top is shawllike
and ample through bust and arms;
waistband is overlapped, buttoned
and fitted. Samples shown are size S.

finished waist: 30½ (34, 39, 43½)“
(77.5 86.5, 99, 110.5 cm).
finished length: 15 (15¾, 15¾, 16½)”
(38 40, 40, 42 cm).