The Shankha Top is a statement piece de resistance with its beautiful balloon stitch sleeves and elegant body made of the oval filet stitches which can be paired with pretty much any kind of clothing. The highlight of this top is the simplicity of the overall construction of the body and the nuances of the texture that balloon stitches creates.

With a basic boat neckline structure, this top makes for a perfect summer/winter ensemble when paired with a saree/skirt/palazzo/shorts/jeans or trousers. As it is made to measure, this can be made for any sizes right from Children to Adults across all age groups.

Skill level: Intermediate to Advanced

Sizing:
This pattern is made in bottom-up fashion and is made-to-measure, which means, you should measure around the body and based on the specific measurements, the top will be constructed. This makes the pattern easily scalable for all other sizes. The top has alot of positive ease and can be worn up to 2 sizes above the actual size.

Construction: The Top is worked flat back and forth bottom-up and then seamed at sides and shoulders after which the balloon sleeves are made in the round.

Gauge: 10cm/4” square = 30 stitches wide x 13 rows tall
in OFS (Oval Filet Stitch)