Bamboo - Deep V Top (crochet)

This simple, lacy top utilizes two of spring's prettiest shapes: a deep V-neck and sweet cap sleeves. Sizes XS - 5XL (bust 28 - 62 in). Shown in Bernat Bamboo #92130 Water, crochet using sizes 6 mm (U.S. J or 10) and 6.5 mm (U.S. K or 10-1/2) hooks.

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SIZES
To fit bust measurement
Extra-Small/Small 28-34 ins [ 71-86.5 cm ]
Medium 36-38 ins [ 91.5-96.5 cm ]
Large 40-42 ins [ 101.5-106.5 cm ]
Extra-Large 44-46 ins [ 112-117 cm ]
2/3 Extra-Large 48-54 ins [ 122-137 cm ]
4/5 Extra-Large 56-62 ins [ 142-157.5 cm ]

Finished bust
Extra-Small/Small 36 ins [ 91.5 cm ]
Medium 40 ins [ 101.5 cm ]
Large 44 ins [ 112 cm ]
Extra-Large 48 ins [ 122 cm ]
2/3 Extra-Large 56 ins [ 142 cm ]
4/5 Extra-Large 64 ins [ 162.5 cm ]

MATERIALS
Bernat® Bamboo Natural Blends
(60 g/2.1 oz) 92130 (Water)
Size
Extra-Small/Small 8 balls
Medium 8 balls
Large 9 balls
Extra-Large 11 balls
2/3 Extra-Large 13 balls
4/5 Extra-Large 15 balls

Sizes 6 mm (U.S. J or 10) and 6.5 mm (U.S. K or 10½) crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge.

GAUGE: 10 hdc and 7 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] with larger hook.

ABBREVIATIONS
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INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. For ease in working, circle all numbers pertaining to your size.
Note: Turning ch 2 does not count as hdc.

BACK
**Ribbing: With smaller hook, ch 11.
Foundation row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 10 sc.
Next row: Ch 1. Working through back loops only, 1 sc in each sc to end of row.
Rep last row until work when slightly stretched measures 16 (18-19-22-27- 31) ins [40.5 (45.5-48-56-68.5- 78.5) cm], ending with a WS row. Do not fasten off.

Body: With RS facing, working along side of Ribbing, change to larger hook and proceed as follows:
1st row: Ch 2. Work 46 (50-54-60- 70-80) hdc evenly along side of ribbing. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.**
Rep last row 14 (14-16-16-18-18) times more, ending with a WS row.

Shape sleeves: 1st row: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. 48 (52-56-62- 72-82) hdc.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows twice more. 52 (56-60- 66-76-86) hdc. Place markers at each end of last row.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row 11 (11-11-13-13-13) times more. Fasten off.

FRONT
Work from ** to ** as given for Back.

Divide for Front: 1st row: (RS). Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 18 (20-22-25-30- 35) hdc. Hdc2tog over next 2 hdc (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 19 (21-23-26-31-36) sts.
Work 3 rows even.
5th row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog over last 2 hdc. Turn.
Work 3 rows even.
Rep last 4 rows 1 (1-1-1-2-2) time(s) more. 17 (19-21-24-28-33) sts.

Sizes XS/S, M, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: 1st row: (RS). Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn.
2nd and alt rows: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.

Shape sleeve: 3rd row: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
5th row: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn.
7th row: As 3rd row. Place marker at beg of row.
9th row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn. Work 3 rows even.

Sizes L and XL only: 1st row: (RS). Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn.
2nd and alt rows: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.

Shape sleeve: 5th row: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn.
7th row: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
9th row: As 5th row.
11th row: As 3rd row.
13th row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn.
Work 3 rows even.

All sizes: Rep last 4 rows 1 (1-1-1-2-2) time(s) more, then 9th row 1 (1-0-1-0-0) time more. 15 (17-19-21-26-31) sts.
Work 3 (3-3-1-3-1) row(s) even. Fasten off.

With RS facing, miss next 6 hdc. Join yarn with sl st to next hdc.
1st row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Work 3 rows even.
Rep last 4 rows 2 (2-2-2-3-3) times more. 17 (19-21-24-28-33) sts.

Sizes XS/S, M, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: 1st row: (RS). Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
2nd and alt rows: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.

Shape sleeve: 3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
5th row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
7th row: As 3rd row. Place marker at end of row.
9th row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Work 3 rows even.

Sizes L and XL only: 1st row: (RS). Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
2nd and alt rows: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.

Shape sleeve: 5th row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
7th row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
9th row: As 5th row.
11th row: As 3rd row.
13th row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Work 3 rows even.

All sizes: Rep last 4 rows 1 (1-1-1-2- 2) time(s) more, then 9th row 1 (1-0-1- 0-0) time more. 15 (17-19-21-26- 31) sts.
Work 3 (3-1-3-1-1) row(s) even. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams.

Front Band: With RS facing and smaller hook, join yarn to first missed st at center front.
1st row: Ch 1. Work 7 sc evenly across missed sts. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. Working through back loops only, 1 sc in each sc to end of row.
Rep last row until work when stretched fits around fronts opening and neck edge, sewing in place as you work. Fasten off.
Sew last row to missed sts on WS.

With WS tog, sew sides from markers to bottom.

Armhole edging: Join yarn with sl st to side seam. Ch 1. Work 1 row of sc evenly around armhole opening. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.