I made the 12 - 18 months size. I used size H crochet hook. The blue yarn is Nashua Handknits creative focus silk. The ivory yarn is Patons silk bamboo yarn. I followed the pattern for the top bodice portion until it measured 2 3/4 inches. I worked the cluster stitch (bottom portion) until it measured 6 1/4 inches. I then used the contrasting ivory yarn to make 1 row of single crochet at the top of the bodice. I added my own lacy scalloped edging as follows:
Row 1: Sc, skip 2 st, then in next st (2 dc, ch 2, 2dc), skip 2 st, sc, repeat to the end of the row.
Row 2: Ch 4, sl st in ch 2 space, repeat to the end, ch 4, sl st into last sc.
Row 3: Sc, (2dc, ch 2, 2dc) into next ch 2 space, sc in next ch 4 space, repeat to end of row.
Repeat rows 2 & 3 until desired length, ending with Row 3.
For optional front flower:
Use size E hook.
DC2tog = work 1 dc into each of next 2sc until loop of each remains on hook, yo and through a 3 loops on hook.
Make 6ch, sl st into 1st ch to form ring.
1st Round: Ch1, work 15 sc into ring, sl st into 1st sc.
2nd Round: (Ch3, dc2tog over next 2 sc, ch 3, sl st into next sc) 5 times placing last sl st into last sc of previous round.
I then used the ivory yarn to weave 1 row of yarn below the bodice.
I made my straps as tie straps, sc x 2 for 20 rows into the following stitches of the ivorsy single crochet row at the top of the bodice: 8&9, 27&28, 44&45, 63&64.
Enjoy your fabulous new tank! I hope these notes are helpful!
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