SIZE: Small, Medium, Large Finished bust measurements:
38½ in. (48½ in., 60 in.) 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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Additional Materials Circular knitting needle 16 in. long in sizes 5 (7, 7).
Shell-Stitch Tunic
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease®
GAUGE:
1 pat rep = 2¾ in.; 5 rows = 1 in. on size 10 needles 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:
SHELL STITCH PATTERN:
Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2 (RS): Knit. Row 3 (WS): (P2tog) twice, *(knit into horizontal bar between stitches,
knit into next st) 3 times, knit into horizontal bar between sts, (p2tog) 4
times; rep from *, end last rep with (p2tog) twice instead of (p2tog) 4 times. Row 4: Knit.
Rep Rows 1-4 for Shell St Pat.
SWEATER
BACK: With size 10 needles, cast on 77 (99, 121) sts. Work even in Shell
St Pat until piece measures 16 (16½, 17) in. from beg or desired length to
underarm. Place markers at each end of last row to mark armhole openings.
Continue even in Shell St Pat until armhole depth measures 8½ (9, 9 1/2) in.
above markers, ending with Row 4 of Shell St Pat.
Shape shoulders & neck: Bind off first 22 (33, 44) sts, sl next 33 sts
onto a st holder, bind off rem 22 (33, 44) sts.
FRONT:
Work same as back until armhole depth measures 5½ (6, 6 1/2) in.
above markers, ending with Row 4 of Shell St Pat.
Shape neck: Work across 22 (33, 44) sts, sl center 33 sts onto a st holder,
join a second ball of yarn and work across rem 22 (33, 44) sts. Working both
sides at the same time with separate balls of yarn, cont in Body Pat until
armhole depth measures same as back. Bind off rem 22 (33, 44) sts each side.
SLEEVES:
With size 7 needles, cast on 36 (38, 40) sts. Work in k 1, p 1
rib for 2½ in., inc 10 (8, 6) sts evenly spaced across last WS row -- 46 sts.
Change to size 10 needles. Knit one row, purl one row.
Next Row (RS): K first st, work Shell St Pat across to last st, k last st.
Maintaining pat as est, inc 1 st at each edge every 4th row 13 times working all
inc sts in St st and center 44 sts in Shell St Pat -- 72 sts. Work even in Body
Pat until sleeve measures 18 (18½, 19) in. from beg or desired length. Bind off
all sts.
FINISHING:
With RS's facing sew shoulders tog. Matching markers, sew
sleeves in place. Sew sleeve and side seam in one continuous seam.
Rolled Neck: With RS facing, using circular needle size 5 (7, 7), pick up
and k 33 sts from back neck st holder, pick up and k 10 sts along left neck
edge, pick up and k 33 sts from front neck st holder, pick up and k 10 sts along
right neck edge -- 86 sts. Join and knit in rnds until 3 in. in depth. Bind off
loosely. Note: Neck will automatically roll to outside so that purl side
will be showing. Option to stabilize bottom of tunic: With RS facing,
using crochet hook and beg at side seam, sl st around each st around bottom of
tunic, join to first st with sl st and end off.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Shell-Stitch Tunic Reviewed by CHERYL NYE on 2009-11-30
I loved knitting this sweater, a fun pattern! I usually make a 39/40" size, but I made the small size out of an aran weight yarn and it fits perfectly. I did make two slight changes to this pattern, which resulted in a better looking and fitting sweater. I crocheted a shell stitch around the neck, rather than the rolled as shown. I thought it fit the pattern of the sweater better.
I stretched the sleeve slightly while attaching it to the body, (11" down from shoulder seam) to eliminate excess bulkiness under the arm. Worked great! I love this sweater, I'd like to make another one out of Lionbrand's Amazing yarn!
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