Cotton Mesh Beach Cover-up (and purse)
Very practical airy cover-up in a sunny colour. These tops are surprisingly effective as shelter from a hot sun. But always remember, they offer screening against scorching but are not man enough against uv - so never forget to use a good sunscreen lotion, and stay in the shade where you can.
Instructions.Instructions for two sizes as this is intended an "oversized" top - but, with the specified yarn as written, it measures up to 40 inches. However, you can see from the shape and construction method, it would be easy enough to expand, either by adding stitches or experimenting with a slightly less fine thread. Mesh Pattern:Multiple of 3 ch plus 7 ch to turn. Back and FrontThe beach robe is worked in one piece, beginning at the lower front edge.
Work straight. When work measures 26¾(27¼)
inches, using 1 strand of yarn from a separate ball of yarn, make front
neck opening. Now work in mesh pattern across (88(92) dtr and 2 ch spaces. When work measures 9¾(10¼)
inches from neck opening, leave 11(12)
dtr unworked at each end of the row. Work a border of 10 rows in dc at the lower edge of the front and also and around the sleeves. To Make UpPress parts lightly on wrong side under a damp cloth A Word on the WoolThe original yarn was Fil d'Ecosse No 8, now discontinued but sometimes
seen on eBay. This is quite a fine 100% cotton thread probably equivalent
to a 3ply weight in wool. (Make sure you look for "No 8" cotton
- there were other weights for this yarn - the higher the number the thicker
the thread). At the current time of writing: Laughing Hens, Love Crafts, Yeoman Yarns, Yarnoncone |
MaterialsNo 8 crochet cotton. No 14 (2mm) crochet hook. For the purse: 25g No 8 crochet cotton. Tension13 dtrs x 10½ rows to 4 ins over mesh pattern using 2mm hook. Size mattersTo fit size 10-12 (14); actual measurement: 40 (42) inches. Abbreviationsch: chain Remember these are English crochet instructions where dc is equivalent to US single crochet - see "Terminology" in the side bar. Disclaimer
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Neck PurseBack and Flap: Work straight until 58th row has been completed. Make a second section for the Front: Borders: 1st row: On wrong side of work, work
in dc, taking in the whole thickness On front section of purse, work the row of slst then on wrong
side of work, 1 row in dc. |