Delicate stripes of chains appear like starfish in the lower body, while contrasting stripes curve like magic between them. Layer the sleeveless Starfish and Surf Top over tanks or dresses for a stunning statement look. Crocheted in 100% Pima cotton, this garment is perfect for a walk along the beach.

Difficulty Easy

Yarn Weight 2

Finished Size 35¼ (38½, 41½, 44¾, 48, 51¼, 54½)“ bust circumference, blocked. Sample shown measures 35¼”, modeled with 1¾“ of positive ease.

Yarn Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine (100% Pima cotton; 137 yd 125 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #3717 sand (MC), 4 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8) hanks; #3707 purple ice (A), #3826 golden rod (B), #3767 deep coral (C), #3725 cobalt (D), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) hank(s) each.

Hook Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Yarn needle.

Gauge 20 sts and 11 rows = 4” in upper body patt, blocked.

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NOTES

• Garment is worked first from the bustline down to the hem and then the bodice is worked from the bustline up to the shoulders.

• When working in V-stitches, work in chain-3 space unless otherwise stated.

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