Persephone Shell Knitting Pattern Download

Description

This is a fun knitted summer top that is worked in two yarns and features customized bust shaping in the draped bodice. Short-rows shape the rest of the body in this top.

Finished Size 27¾ (30½ , 33½ , 36¼ , 39¾ , 42½ , 45½ )” underbust circumference (see Notes). Top shown measures 30½ ” underbust with draped bust for A-cup bra size.
Yarn Rowan Wool Cotton (50% merino, 50% cotton; 123 yd [112 m]/50 g): #908 inky (black; MC), 4 (4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins. Rowan Bamboo Soft (100% bamboo viscose; 112 yd [102 m]/50 g): #118 mystic (turquoise; CC), 2 (2, 2-3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins, depending on cup size. Yarns distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Yarn Weight #3 – Light
Needles Body and draped bust. size 4 (3.5 mm): 16-24″ circular (cir), depending on size. Hem. size 3 (3.25 mm): 16-24″ cir, depending on size. I-cord. size 4 (3.5 mm): 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Waste yarn; markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts and 35 rnds = 4″ in St st with MC on larger needle; 26 sts and 39 rows = 4″ in St st with CC on larger needle.
Originally Published Interweave Knits Spring 2010