Fairy Hem Scallop Trim Shell

A contemporary lace crochet motif pattern for a scallop trimmed summer top with rounded scoopneck and fairy-like handkerchief hem. This create-as-you go seamless top is lightweight, quick and easy to make, and perfect as a layering top for spring and summer. It is written as a 'one size fits most" pattern with additional suggestions provided on altering the fit if needed. The entire piece was made with less than two balls of yarn and less than $7.

Gauge: One edge of the Motif after the final round should measure about 5” wide.

Finished Dimensions:: Laid flat after blocking, the garment as shown measures approximately 11” wide at the neck and 10” wide at the arm openings. Total width is about 17” across the top (underarm) and increasing to 22” across at the hemline. The top is about 28” long from shoulder to hem, and about 24” long from the neck to the bottom of hem. It is a “one-size-fits-most” pattern. The motifs are designed to stretch.