ERRATA for purchases made between November 2014 and February 2019:
Shell pattern has an error in row 8. S/B knit 6, do the yarn pickups, then knit 4, (not six).
Extended sizes for busts 52.5-67.5”/133-171 cm currently in testing. Updates with corrected errata and extended sizes will be sent to all buyers when ready.

Perfect for a stroll along the seaside, the Shoals Top is a breezy, loose-knit blouse worked from the top down with a deep scoop neck, raglan cap sleeves and a beautiful seashell lace band around the bottom. Choose from curve-hugging waist shaping or a straight body then finish it off with seed stitch edging on the hem, cuffs, and neckband.
Seashell lace band is carefully demonstrated with a written pattern, charted pattern, and photo tutorial so what looks fancy and complicated can be accomplished by an intermediate knitter.

Skill Level: Intermediate
skills needed: Cast on, bind off, knit, purl, yarn over, increase, decrease, read written or charted pattern,

Sizes:
finished bust measurement
32.5” (37.5”, 42.5”, 47.5”) now available.
Bust sizes (52.5”, 57.5”, 62.5”, 67.5”) are now testing in the Testing Pool https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-testing-pool/topics/3... publication set for 1 June 2019.
Sample pictured is finished size 32.5” bust, with 4.5” negative ease on 37” bust model.

Materials:
Yarn: Plymouth Jeannee (51% cotton, 49% nylon)
sample shown color 28 aqua
5 (6, 7, 8) skeins or approx 550 (660, 770, 880) yds
• US 9 / 5.5 mm & US 7 / 4.5 mm circ. needle
24” for size s & med 24” & 32” for size lg & xl
• DPNs US 7 / 4.5 mm
• tapestry needle
• 4 stitch marker plus 1 round marker
• scrap yarn

Gauge:
16 sts x 23 rows = 4”x4” AND 4 sts x 5.75 rows per inch on US 9/ 5.5 mm in stockinette

Notes are included in the pattern regarding lengthening or shortening body as well as extensive finished garment measurements so you can customize your fit.

This pattern recommends Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off for the sleeves and bottom hem to keep it loose and comfy. You can find an explanation of this bind off technique through the following unaffiliated external links:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jenys-surprisingl...

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall09/FEATjssbo.php

http://ysolda.com/blog/2014/2/27/technique-thursday-jenys...

Should the above links go down, please email me so I can remove and replace them.

Any inquiries and errata found should be sent to vinthill@hotmail.com.