Benedetta is a laid back crochet top featuring a drop shoulder, lace front panel and peplum.

Back and Front center panels are each made first, from the top down, then peplum is worked in the round. Sides of Front and Back are each worked sideways, working from the center panels out toward the side seams, then side sections are sewn to the peplum and side seams are sewn. Neck and armholes are finished with single crochet.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: (33, 36, 41) 44, 49, 52, 57 {60, 65, 68}“ / (84, 91.5, 104) 112, 124.5, 132, 145 {152.5, 165, 172.5} cm
Length: 21¼” / 54 cm for all sizes.
Shown in size 44” / 112 cm. Recommended ease: Approximately 2–4” / 5–10 cm positive ease.

YARN
BERROCO SUMMER SESAME (100 grs): (3, 4, 4) 4, 5, 5, 5 {5, 6, 6} balls #5245 Inkwell
Optional: Small amount of a smooth cotton or cotton blend, such as Berroco Modern Cotton DK, in a similar weight and matching color for seaming.

HOOKS and NOTIONS
Crochet hooks, sizes G / 4 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge

GAUGE
17 dc and 10 rows = 4” / 10 cm in dc using smaller hook
2 repeats of Pattern Stitch = 3¼“ / 8.5 cm wide and 3” / 7.5 cm tall using larger hook