A versatile top to wear in summer or layered in the fall, Temple Steps pattern has a simple construction. Solid fabric in the front, and lacy filet crochet pattern on the shoulders and back give you a variety of stitches to enjoy in one project. Fingering weight yarn allows for lightweight garment with good drape. Go a size up if you prefer oversize fit.

Skill level: advanced beginner to intermediate
Sizes: S ( M, L, XL)
Finished dimensions:
To fit bust: 32, (36, 40, 44) inches/81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112) cm
Finished Bust: 34.5 (39, 43.5, 48) inches/87.6 (99, 110.5, 122) cm
Finished length: 23.5 (23.5, 24, 24.5) inches/60 (60, 61, 62) cm
Yarn: fingering weight yarn; about 850 (950, 1200, 1500) yds/ 780 (870, 1100, 1370) m. Sample uses Cestari Sheep and Wool Company, Monticello Collection (75%Cotton, 25% Flax; 3.5 oz/100g =370yds/338m): 3 (3, 4, 5) skeins color Queen Anne’s Lace.
Hook: US C (2.75 mm) or size to obtain gauge.
Other materials: tapestry needle.
Gauge:
20 dc and 9 repeats of solid pattern = 4”
11 squares and 12 rows of filet crochet= 4”
To save time , please check your gauge.