PINEAPPLE LACE TANK
TOP
Uses size 10 cotton crochet thread (approximately 1,000
yards) and size 3 hook for lower body and size 5 hook for top section to get
slight flair Instructions given for
medium size. Increasing or
decreasing stitches or hook size will
produce a larger or smaller top.
MOTIF 1
MOTIF 1 – multiple of 8 stitches x 3 for basic body pattern (multiple of 24 needed for this motif). SIZE MEDIUM: Using a size 3 needle, chain 288 and carefully join. Chain 3 for first dc on each row. Join each completed row with a slip stitch. Complete motif is 4 rows. When work measures 5” ending on row 4, change hook to size 5 and work 5 more rows to end this motif on a row 1.
Now to prepare for pineapple motif , at join, chain 1, single crochet (SC) in join, chain (ch) 5 and sc in center stitch of ch 3 on previous row, chain 5 and sc in 3rd dc of group of 5 dc of previous row. Continue around garment, joining with slip stitch. Sip into center chain of first motif and begin motif 2 according to graph below. Note larger lines are dc, smaller are sc.
MOTIF 4
BACK neckline: join
at edge of underarm opening and work in pattern for 7 rows of shells before
again dividing work for back neckline as
you did the front. Straps will be 2 rows
shorter than the front because the body is 2 rows longer. When front and back are complete, join
straps, weave in ends.
Turn work over and
using size 3 hook, work chain 5 loops on the bottom as you did on the top of
motif 1. Begin pineapple motif again and
work 6 rows are before. The last 4 rows
of each pineapple are worked without connecting them. Join thread in the outer shell, complete 4
rows and fasten off. This will leave you
an open hem
Edge neck and armholes with:
join with sl st at shoulder, ch 1 sc in join, ch 3 & dc in 1st
chain, sc in edge of work about 1/3 of an inch from previous sc. Continue around and join to first sc, fasten
off and weave in edges.
I recommend blocking, I pin the garment to achieve desired
dimensions and spray with water to dampen.
Allow to dry and then remove pins.
Blocking relaxes the stitches, pulls edging into preferred definition
and sizes the garment for a professional look.
These are the suggested measurements for standard
sizing. Use them as a guideline for
designing your garment. I encourage you
to modify, alter or otherwise make this pattern unique to yourself. You may sell your finished items but I would
appreciate a mention as designer.
Copyright 2012 by Loye’s Thead