Hana Shell by Ruth Garcia

Hana Shell

Knitting
May 2012
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
685 - 1096 yards (626 - 1002 m)
34 (38, 42, 46, 50)" bust circumference
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Notes from knittingdaily.com

A breezy women’s vest featuring a comfy kanga pocket and surprising back keyhole.

Vest is worked back and forth in one piece from the bottom up. A great relaxed piece for summer.

Finished Size 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)“ bust circumference. Top shown measures 34”, modeled with slight ease.

Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Soft Linen (35% wool, 35% linen, 30% baby alpaca; 137 yd 125 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #2256 lavender, 5 (6, 7, 8, 8) balls.

Needles Body-size 7 (4.5 mm): 24” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Lower band-size 6 (4 mm): 24” cir and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; waste yarn.

Gauge 22 sts and 27 rows = 4” in St st on larger needle.