Summer Stripe Cap-Sleeve Shell by Ann McCauley

Summer Stripe Cap-Sleeve Shell

Knitting
January 2005
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in pattern when blocked
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
540 - 648 yards (494 - 593 m)
Petite (Small, Medium, Large)
English

Flattering, versatile, cool shell is easy to knit and easy to wear, either alone or with a shawl thrown over the shoulders.

Skill Level: Easy

Finished Measurements:

  • Bust: 36.5 (38, 40, 41.5)“
  • Length: 19.75 (20.25, 20.75, 21.75)“

Materials:

  • 5 (5, 6, 6) skeins Tahki Cotton Classic (100% mercerized cotton; 50 g; 108 yds), color 3002 Black
  • 5.0 mm / US 8 needles or size required to obtain gauge
  • 4.5 mm / US 7 needles
  • 4.5 mm / US 7 circular needles (40 cm / 16”)
  • 2 small black buttons and small-gauge round elastic in black, or 2 hooks and eyes