Gallica Shell by Kirsten Hipsky

Gallica Shell

Knitting
June 2015
Lace ?
5 stitches and 7 rows = 1 inch
in stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
475 - 925 yards (434 - 846 m)
32 (36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56)” chest measurement
English
This pattern is available from yarn.com for $5.99.

Velvety petals of an original rose lace motif adorn the neckline of the Valley Yarns Gallica Shell. This sheer, fitted sleeveless top is worked from the top down - the lacy front yoke first, then the back - the remainder of the lower body is worked in the round and easy to alter to the desired length.

Finished Measurements: 32 (36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56)” (shown in size 36”)

Yarn: 1 cone Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk (80% Alpaca/20% Silk,1736 yds/8.8 oz) color Burgundy, (about 475 (550, 625, 700) (775, 850, 925) yards used)

Needles: US size 6 - 24 (24, 24, 24) (32, 32, 32)” circular needles or size needed to get gauge

Gauge: 5 sts and 7 rows = 1” in St st after blocking, both in rows and in the round