This cropped lacy jacket is worked top down in one piece. The yoke begins with simple chains connected by alternating short and tall stitches for a wavy look that flows nicely into the undulating leafy pattern stitch of the body. This quick Juniper Top is the perfect topper for summer evenings.

DESIGNER Dora Ohrenstein

FINISHED SIZE 36¼ (39½ , 42¾ , 46, 49¼ )“ bust circumference, unbuttoned. Garment shown measures 36¼ “, modeled with 2¼ “ ease.

YARN The Fibre Co. Canopy Fingering (distributed by Kelbourne Woolens) (50% baby alpaca, 30% merino, 20% viscose from bamboo; 200 yd 183 m/1¾ oz 50 g; ): #599 purple passion, 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) balls.

HOOK Size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS 2 st markers (m); 3 small shanked buttons.

GAUGE 2 patt reps = 3¼ “ wide and 9 rows = 3½ “ tall in Main patt, blocked.