Porto Top by Jill Hanratty

Porto Top

Crochet
February 2019
Sport (12 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 7 rows
in 17 sts and 7 rows = 3" in rib patt; 4 ch-5 sps and 9 sc and 15 rows = 4¾" in short/main patt
3.75 mm (F)
740 - 925 yards (677 - 846 m)
38 (40½, 45½, 48¼, 53¼)" bust circumference. Sample shown measures 38", modeled with 6" positive ease.
US
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.
Errata available: interweave.com

A lacy stitch pattern forms art-deco arches in this stunning top with open sides. The pattern is grounded in a foundation of half double crochet rib stitches around the hem.

FINISHED SIZE 38 (40½, 45½, 48¼, 53¼)“ bust circumference. Sample shown measures 38”, modeled with 6” positive ease.
YARN Kelbourne Woolens Mojave (60% cotton, 40% linen; 185 yd (170 m)/1¾ oz (50 g)): #025 slate gray, 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins.
HOOK Size F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
NOTIONS Yarn needle.
GAUGE 17 sts and 7 rows = 3” in rib patt; 4 ch-5 sps and 9 sc and 15 rows = 4¾” in short/main patt.