Walkaway Peplum

by Lynette Meek

Finished Measurements: 36 (40, 44)”/90 (100, 110) cm bust, 23 (24, 25)”/58 (61, 64) cm length

Materials: Koigu Lace L710: 4 (5, 5) skeins

Needles US2 /2.75mm, US1/ 2.5mm; 0.6mm steel crochet hook for bead placement; 3000 size 8/0 beads in color to match yarn; 18 (19, 19) 1⁄2”/ 1 cm buttons

Gauge: unblocked 34 st X 48 rows = 4”/ 10 cm; blocked 30 sts X 40 rows = 4”/ 10 cm.

Notes: The top starts with the peplum and is knitted in one piece with shaping at the back, sides and bust. The top is designed to have no or negative ease.

The beads are placed with the crochet hook on alternating stitches at hem, neck edge and shoulders. Alternate two rows of one skein and two rows of another, if needed, to prevent pooling.