Dotty Drape Shell Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Seed Stitch gives this Super-Soft angora-blend Shell a dotty surface that is subtly mimicked, via a crochet finish, at the armhole, collar, and lower body edges. The shell is worked in the round from the lower edge to the armholes, at which point the front and back are worked separately (back and forth in rows) to the shoulders. The neck is shaped with a shallow v at the front.

Finished Size: 35 ½ (38 ½, 41 ½, 44 ½, 47 ½, 50 ½)” (90 [98, 105.5, 113, 10.5, 18.5] cm) bust/chest circumference. Shell shown measures 38 ½” (98 cm).
Yarn: GGH Lamour (50% wool, 33% angora, 17% nylon; 88 yd [80 m]/50 g): #10 rose, 9 (9, 10, 12, 12, 13) balls. Yarn distributed by Muench Yarns.
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: 16 sts and 7 rnds = 4″ (10 cm) in St st worked in the round, after blocking.
Needles: Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16″ and 4″ (40- and 60-cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Marker (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; size E/4 (3.5-mm) crochet hook.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 2002/2003