The Lemon Drop Top

"The Lemon Drop Top Crochet Pattern is a light weight, lacy sleeveless top that makes a great addition to your summer wardrobe. The bright yellow yarn is by Scheepjes and is called Secret Garden. It's a soft and sturdy #3 weight cotton/silk blend. This top is sized from S-3XL. There is some simple shaping for the neck and armhole openings. Shaping enhances the fit and flatter of this top. Dress up the Lemon Drop Top with a flowy boho skirt or wear it with jeans, leggings or even shorts!"

NotesFront and Back pieces are worked separately in turned rows then seamed together. Bottom Lace Section is then worked onto the seamed piece in rounds by working into the opposite side of the starting Foundation Rows.

Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook

Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge16 sts x 13 rows in Hdc = 4”

3 pattern repeats x 4 rows in shell stitch pattern = 4”

Finished SizeBust: 36 (39, 43.5, 48, 52.5, 57)”

Materials List

• 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins Scheepjes Silk Garden (20% Silk, 20% cotton, 60% polyester) yarn, 50g/1.7oz 93m/102 yards per skein in color Summer House
• US G/4 mm crochet hook
• Blocking mat and pins for blocking
• Tapestry needle