SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X Finished Chest 33 (37, 40, 44½, 47) in. [84 (94, 101.5, 113, 119.5)
cm]
Finished Length 20½ (21, 21½, 22, 22) in. [52 (53.5, 54.5, 56,
56) cm] Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
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All-Season Shell
Lion Brand® Microspun
GAUGE:
22 sts = 4 in. [10 cm] in K2, p2 Rib, slightly stretched. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
PATTERN STITCH
K2, p2 Rib
Row 1: *K2, p2; rep from *.
Row 2: K the k sts and p the p
sts.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 for k2, p2 Rib.
BACK
Cast on 90 (102, 110, 122, 130) sts. Beginning with a WS row, work in k2, p2 Rib until
piece measures 14 in. [35.5 cm] from beg. Mark last row as WS.
Shape armhole
Bind off 4 (8, 8, 12, 12) sts at beg of next 2 rows - 82 (86, 94, 98, 106) sts. Next Row: K2, p1, p2tog, work in rib to last 5 sts, p2tog, p1, k2. Next Row: P2, k1, k2tog, work in rib to last 5 sts, k2tog, k1, p2.
Rep last 2 rows - 74 (78, 86, 90, 98) sts. Next Row: K2, p1, p2tog, work in rib to end of row. Next Row: P2, k1, k2tog, work in rib to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows 3 more times - 66 (70, 78, 82, 90) sts.
Work even until armholes measure 6 ½ (7, 7½, 8, 8) in. [16.5 (18, 19, 20.5, 20.5) cm], end
with a WS row.
Shape back neck Work 22 (22, 26, 26, 30) sts, bind off center 22 (26, 26, 30, 30) sts, work to end of row.
Last 22 (22, 26, 26, 30) sts worked are right shoulder.
Shape right shoulder
Working on right shoulder sts only, continue as follows.
Row 1 (WS): Bind off 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) sts, work in rib to last 5 sts, k2tog, k1, p2. Row 2: K2, p1, p2tog, work in rib to end of row. Row 3: Bind off 6 (6, 7, 7, 9) sts, work in rib to last 5 sts, k2tog, k1, p2. Row 4: K2, p1, p2tog, k2.
Bind off rem 6 (6, 8, 8, 9) sts.
Shape left Shoulder
Rejoin yarn to work left shoulder.
Row 1 (WS): Rejoin yarn. P2, k1, k2tog, work in rib to end of row. Row 2: Bind off 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) sts, work in rib to last 5 sts, p2tog, p1, k2. Row 3: P2, k1, k2tog, work in Rib to end of row. Row 4: Bind off 6 (6, 7, 7, 9) sts, work in rib to last 5 sts, p2tog, p1, k2. Row 5: Work even.
Bind off rem 6 (6, 8, 8, 9) sts.
FRONT
Work same as Back until armholes measure 5½ in. [14 cm], end with a WS row.
Shape front neck
Work 26 (26, 30, 30, 34) sts, bind off center 14 (18, 18, 22, 22) sts, work in Rib to end
of row. Last 26 (26, 30, 30, 34) sts worked are right shoulder.
Shape right shoulder
Working on right shoulder sts only, continue as follows.
Row 1 (WS): Work in rib to last 5 sts, k2tog, k1, p2. Row 2: K2, p1, p2tog, work in rib to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows 3 more times. Bind off 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) sts at beg of WS row. Bind off 6 (6, 7,
7, 9) sts at beg of next WS row. Bind off 6 (6, 8, 8, 9) sts at beg of next WS row.
Shape left Shoulder
Rejoin yarn to work left shoulder.
Row 1 (WS): P2, k1, k2tog, work in rib to end of row. Row 2: Work in rib to last 5 sts, p2tog, p1, k2.
Rep last 2 rows 3 more times. Bind off 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) sts at beg of next RS row. Bind off 6
(6, 7, 7, 9) sts at beg of next RS row. Bind off 6 (6, 8, 8, 9) sts at beg of next RS row.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder and side seams. Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
All-Season Shell Reviewed by Kelli Sutton on 2011-03-29
I made this shell in Vanna's Choice Yarn since I could not find any microspun yarn in the stores. It took me a little over a week to do the whole thing. I am ultimately happy with the shell but since I knit tight, it was hard to pull over my head. The arm holes were also a little too big for me. I am going to have to make some changes to the pattern but it is a very easy pattern and knits up quick and nice.
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