The problem with not having rules is that, while some people (I thinking of the chaps at your recent drinks party) might look great, most folk wont
Rnd 2 (CC1): Ch 1, sc in the same st as ch 1, [ ch 2, sl st in next st, sc in next st ] work from [ to ] 9 times, ch 2, sl st in next st, ( working up the side of strap ) sc in next 2 sts, [ ch 2, sl st in next st, sc in next st ] work from [ to ] 9 times, sc in next st, 2 sc in next 3 sts ( around end of strap ) , sc in next 21 sts, sc in next st along edge of top, [ ch 2, sl st in next st, sc in next st ] work from [ to ] 5 times, ( working up the side of strap ) sc in next 21 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts ( around end of strap ) , sc in next 2 sts, [ ch 2, sl st in next st, sc in next st ] work from [ to ] 9 times, ch 2, sl st in next st, sc in next st along edge of top, [ ch 2, sl st in next st, sc in next st ] work from [ to ] 8 times, ch 2, sl st in last st
A purple bow sash with a silver broach brings the look together
As an alternative to solids, you can also mix in some appropriate patterns
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