Neskowin Shell
Neskowin Shell
This simple yet elegant top is worked flat in one piece in a nearly seamless manner. Simply fold over when done and stitch up the side seams. What a fun way to construct a sweater or top! The stitch pattern is easy to memorize and makes that perfect take-a-long summer knitting project.
With loose cap sleeves, boat neck and hip skimming length, this is a flattering summer top for any figure type. The pattern is easily adjusted for any desired length.
Neskowin is a completely reversible shell that can be dressed up or down, layered with colored camisoles, and is as perfect under a jacket as it is on the beach with a pair of shorts.
The sample shown was made in fingering weight but would look good in many yarns with good drape.
Neskowin is a quaint little community on the northern Oregon Coast. A simply beautiful place.
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SIZES
XS[S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X] (Shown in size S with 3.5”/9 cm of positive ease)
Bust: 32[36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56]” / 81.5[91.5, 101.5, 112, 132, 142]cm
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 35.5[39.5, 43.5, 47.5, 51.5, 55.5, 59.5]”/ 90[100, 110, 121, 131, 141, 151]cm
Length (shoulder to hem): 21.5 (24, 25.5, 26, 27.5, 28, 30.5)” / 54.5 [61, 65, 66, 70, 71, 77] cm
RECOMMENDED YARN
Panama by Rowan: Fingering (55% Viscose, 33% Cotton, 12% Linen) 148 yds [135m]/1.76 oz [50g]: Color #301 Daisy, 4(5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8) skeins.
OR: Shibui Knits Twig.
ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED
563(636, 739, 820, 935, 1023, 1190) yds /511(582, 676, 749, 855, 936, 1088) m.
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
US 4 (3.5mm) 24”/60 cm circular. If necessary, adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge.
Recommend metal “one-piece” circular or even straight metal needles for additional ease in moving the wrapped stitches.
GAUGE
20 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in Garter Stitch. Row gauge is not critical as instructed to work to distance.
NOTIONS
2 Stitch markers of different colors. Yarn needle
EXPERIENCE LEVEL AND SKILLS USED
Advanced Beginner
Skills Used: Increases, decreases, drop stitches, wrapping yarn multiple times around needle and dropping the extra wraps on next row, seaming up the side seams.
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