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Pelēks is a lightweight summer top worked sideways, featuring the signature Vārpa motif paired with delicate filet crochet lines. The all-over texture balances the clean, boxy cropped silhouette, creating a garment that is both modern and timeless.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)

Finished bust:
32.25 (40.25, 44, 52, 56)“ /
82 (102, 112, 132, 142) cm

To fit bust:
26.25–30.25 (34.25–38.25, 38–42, 46–50, 50–54)“ /
67–77 (87–97, 97–107, 117–127, 127–137) cm

Designed to fit with 2-6’ / 5-15 cm of positive ease.

MATERIALS
Fingering weight yarn (CYC #1, Super fine)
YarnArt Flowers Unicolor (55% cotton, 45% acrylic),
218 yds / 200 m per 50-g ball,
or use any fingering weight cotton blend yarn to achieve a similar effect
Shown in color 744

Estimated yardage / meterage
850 (1095, 1205, 1695, 2050) yd /
775 (1000, 1100, 1550, 1875) m

GAUGE
26 sts and 14 rows = 4’ / 10 cm over main stitch pattern (starting measuring from first filet row)
A note on gauge:
Leaf motif column (2 rows in direction of work) measures 1.5’ / 4 cm wide;
3 “leaves” measured from the base (18 sts) = 2.75’ / 7 cm tall
6 rows of Lines (3 Lines) = 1.25” / 3.5 cm

HOOK
F/5 / 3.75 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED
1 stitch marker
tapestry needle
Experience with reading and following written crochet patterns (CYC standards)
Experience with making and sewing crocheted tops
Experience with making crochet short rows, and working stitches in back loops

The pattern has been tech edited by Nicole Hawkesford.

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