Seashell Top by Iris H

Seashell Top

by Iris H
Knitting
July 2021
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in lace pattern
US 7 - 4.5 mm
220 - 510 yards (201 - 466 m)
28” (34”, 40”, 46”, 52”) (58”, 64”) / 70cm (86cm, 101cm, 116cm, 132cm) (148cm, 162cm)
English
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The Seashell Top evokes the feeling of being by the sea, the subtle waves and conical shapes of the lace remind me of shells washing up in the surf. Worked in DK weight merino/cotton blend this is also a great one to wear at the seaside.

Sizes:

A (B, C, D, E) (F, G)

28” (34”, 40”, 46”, 52”) (58”, 64”)

70cm (86cm, 101cm, 116cm, 132cm) (148cm, 162cm)

actual garment size, choose a size with -2” to +2” ease (5cm)

Needles:

4.5mm circular needles and/or DPNs

Gauge:

18 stiches & 24 rows per 4” / 10cm

Yarn:

Worsted/DK weight, sample knitted O wool ‘Balance’ 50% organic merino / 50% organic cotton (240m / 100g) in the colour ‘rose quartz’

100g (130g, 150g, 170g, 190g) (210g, 230g)

240m (300m, 350m, 400m, 450m) (500m, 550m)

220y (270y, 320y, 370y, 410y) (460y, 510y)

Consider that extra yardage will be required if the body length is increased.

Difficulty:

This one is perfect if you’ve made a few garments and you want to start working with lace. There is a detailed chart for each size as well as written lace instructions for the repeats.