Crosby Draped Shell/Vest Knitting Pattern Download

Description

This simply-knit shell in QUARTZ features a sculptural panel that can be arranged to suit your mood. Mold it into voluminous folds or delicate ruffles by catching the fabric on the placket buttons, or flip the top edge to form a collar and let the hem hang asymmetrically.

Finished Size: X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2X) to fit Bust: 33 (36, 39, 42, 45, 48)”/84 (91.5, 99, 106.5, ¼.5, ½)cm. Length: 22.5 (23, 23.5, 24, 24.5, 25)”/57 (58.5, 59.5, 61, 62, 63.5)cm.
Yarn: Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham Quartz (54% viscose, 23% linen, 20% silk, 3% metallic; 103 yd [95m]/50g): #02 slate, 6 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10) balls.
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: 16 sts and 22 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st using #8 needle.
Needles: Size 8 (5 mm): circular, 24″/60cm long, #9 & 10.5 (5.5 & 6.5mm) straight. Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders, 3 metal buttons, 3/8″/9mm diameter, yarn needle.
Originally Published: Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham for Tahki Stacy Charles, Exclusive Online Collection, Spring 2010