Vanessa Shell by Robyn Chachula

Vanessa Shell

Crochet
March 2013
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
6.0 mm (J)
8.0 mm (L)
5.0 mm (H)
545 - 981 yards (498 - 897 m)
34 (37 1/4, 40 3/4, 45 1/4, 48)" bust circumference
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

An addictive woven crochet stitch, perfect for those new to Tunisian crochet, forms the main portion of this tee, with a lacy cluster stitch at the yoke. The pima silk gives delicious drape to this wardrobe staple.

Finished Size: 34 (37 1/4, 40 3/4, 45 1/4, 48)“ bust circumference. Garment shown measures 34”, modeled with 3” ease. Garment is meant to be close fit with 0-1” ease.
Yarn: Cascade Yarns Pima Silk (85% pima cotton, 15% silk; 109 yd 99 m/13/4 oz 50 g; CYCA #4): #9506 pastel sea green, 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) balls.
Hook Size: J/10 (6 mm) 14” Tunisian hook, L/11 (8 mm) 30” Tunisian cabled hook, H/8 (5 mm) standard hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Blocking pins and spray bottle; st markers (m); yarn needle.
Gauge: 4 reps = 4” and 6 rows = 3 3/4” in pls patt with smaller Tunisian hook; 12 sts and 7 rows = 4” in tew st with larger Tunisian hook.