Millstone Shell by Judy Bond

Millstone Shell

Knitting
May 2014
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Millstone Stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
800 - 1400 yards (732 - 1280 m)
XS - 2X
English

This shell was originally designed so that I could practice the SSK decrease for Basics. I replaced the yarnover of a common shell lace with a lifted increase to create the textured stitch. The boat neck is slightly modified to improve fit and drape.

Finished Measurements:
Chest: 29 (33, 37, 41.5, 43.5, 48)“
Hip: 30 (34, 38, 42.5, 44.5, 49)”
Length: 22 (22.5, 23, 23.5, 23.5, 23.75)“

Materials needed:
Rowan WOOL COTTON 4 PLY (1.76oz/50g, 180yds/165m, 50% Merino Wool, 50% Cotton):
4 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins # 00493 Rich
Sizes 1.5 & 3 (2.5mm & 3.25mm) circular needles

A stitch map of the stitch pattern can be found here