From the Puget Sound LYS Tour 2016! (for those of you who received the pattern during the tour, please check the errata link! Thank you for your understanding.)

Worn over a tee, tunic or dress, this quick crocheted garment adds a dash of color and texture to your ensemble. With a deep scoop neck and an open back, this garment flatters most.

notes
This pattern is worked in one piece to reduce seaming and keep pattern intact. You will begin by working back and forth starting at lower body hem and then join in the round for bust, then work back and front back and forth again for the front and back. Seaming is only required at the shoulders.

variations
• Optional edging: Those who prefer a polished edge should work the optional edging.
• Button(s): Position one or more buttons on the back as you desire to close and tailor the topper to fit you best.

sizing
M (L) to fit 36-42” (42-46”) bust

finished sizing
42” (46”) at bust

gauge
Approximately 6 (5) sc sts per inch. Be aware, this stitch pattern is very wide and short before blocking. It is imperative to block your swatch. See “Getting Gauge” for further details

yarn
• 600 (850) yds of fingering to sport weight yarn. Medium version is shown in Madelinetosh Dandelion (fingering weight, 2 skeins, 325 yds/3 oz per skein) in Candlewick. Large version is shown in Berroco Boboli Lace (sport weight, 2 skeins, 440 yds/100 g ball) in color 4302

hooks & findings
• USE/3.5mm & USF/3.75mm (USG/4mm & US7/4.5mm) hooks or size needed to obtain gauge
• a 1” or larger pretty button or two
• a locking stitch marker