Interweave SKU: EP0788

Coordinating Shell

Pattern Description from Interweave Online Store:
This fifties-inspired sweater set features a seed stitch cardigan jacket and shell, both with cable and vent details. The slightly shaped, fitted shell is sleeveless with a jewel neck and back buttons. The jacket, also fitted, has a small collar and 3/4-length set-in sleeves with turned-back cuffs. Both pieces have crocheted edges.

Finished Size: 38 (40, 42, 44)“ (96.5 (101.5, 106.5, 112) cm) bust/chest circumference. Jacket shown measures 40” (101.5 cm).

Yarn: Classic Elite Provence (100% mercerized cotton; 256 yd (234 m) /125 g): #2689 Pink, 6 (6, 7, 7) skeins.

Yarn weight: #3 - Light

Gauge:

• 20 sts and 36 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Seed st
• 22 sts and 28 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st.

Needles: Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Cable needle (cn); two 6” (15 cm) stitch holders; tapestry needle; size F/5 (4 mm) crochet hook; four 3/8” (1 cm) buttons for shell; five ¾“ (2 cm) buttons for jacket. (See page 5 for instructions for making the buttons shown.)

Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Spring 1997