Ins and Outs by Tosca Mark

Ins and Outs

Crochet
September 2001
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
in Filet pattern
4.5 mm
1312 - 1640 yards (1200 - 1500 m)
English

Hooks: Both 4.25 mm and 4.5 mm hooks are needed.

Yarns: The yardage above is for the main yarn only. The pattern also calls for either Bernat Illusions or Bernat Mirage, both of which are discontinued.

Sizing: To fit bust: 31.5 (34.25, 37.25, 41, 43.25) inches/80 (87, 95, 104, 110) cm
Finished bust: 37.5 (40.5, 43.5, 47, 50) inches/95 (103, 110, 119, 127) cm

Design Details:

  • Semi-loose to loose fitting
  • Body length below high hip
  • Neckline rests on collarbone
  • Filet background and edging in main color

From the book: The luxurious, finished fabric begins with a humble mesh pattern made with chain and double-crochet stitches. Then the mesh is beautifully embellished by weaving a doubled strand of yarn vertically through the crocheted rows.