When it’s hot…really hot, these shorts and bra-style swing top with false pleat will be sure to be cool….real cool. A great breezy little summer outfit with convenient beach bag to carry your sun tan lotion, towel and sunglasses…perfect for the beach, bar-b-que or just hanging around.

Skill Level: advanced beginner - intermediate

Supplies:2.75 mm needles, cable or dpn’s for shorts, waste yarn, tapestry needle, 1 button, 6 markers

Skills required:

• Top: M1R, M1L, pfb, sl1kw, ssk, k2tog
• Shorts: w&t
• Beach Bag: provisional cast on, ssk, k2tog, Kitchener st, i-cord cast on, i-cord

This project was made with both sport and DK yarn. When using the DK, the top will be slightly longer. Because of the negative ease around the chest, the difference in width is easily accommodated by button placement. The model in blue is made with a sport weight yarn and is an American Girl Doll. The model in purple is made with a DK weight yarn and is a My Life Doll which is slightly taller than the AG Doll.