Seashell Sweater has a motif that is reminiscent of a seashell. It is worked seamlessly from the top down using the simplest stitches: knit and purl stitches. No short rows nor Brioche stitch are used in the pattern, making it suitable for beginners.

This design is graded with inclusive sizing in mind, designed to fit actual bust sizes from 76 cm / 30 inches to 168 cm / 66 inches. Measurements are given in both cm and inches.

Materials

Yarn

Super bulky weight

Shown here:

We are Knitters The Petite Wool (100% Wool; 140 m / 153 yds, 100 g / 3.5 oz skein; Color #ivory): 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) {6, 7, 8, 8, 9} balls

Yardage: 420 (490, 570, 655, 715) {815, 910, 985, 1035, 1145} m / 460 (535, 625, 720, 785) {890, 995, 1080, 1135, 1255} yds, including 10% allowance

Notions

Stitch markers; waste yarn; yarn needle

Needles

• 8 mm / US 11 circular needle of length 60-100 cm / 24-40 inches, depending on your size; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

• 8 mm / US 11 needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, for the sleeves.

• 7 mm / US 10.75 needles of length 60 cm.

• 5.5 mm / US 9 needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round.

Gauge

15 sts and 17 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in 2x1 rib on the largest needle (8 mm / US 11) worked in the round, blocked.

Note: It is not necessary to match row gauge exactly since this sweater is knit to length but it affects yardage estimate.

Sizes
#sizeinclusive

Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10} designed to fit actual bust circumference of 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117) {127, 137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5} cm / 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) {50, 54, 58, 62, 66} inches. For between sizes, choose the smaller size.

Finished Measurements

Finished bust circumference: 93.5 (101.5, 109.5, 121.5, 133.5) {137.5, 149.5, 161.5, 169.5, 185.5} cm / 36.75 (40, 43, 47.75, 52.5) {54, 58.75, 63.5, 66.75, 73} inches

This garment is intended to be worn with about 10-18 cm / 4-7 inches positive ease.

Shown in size 1, modeled with 14.5 cm / 5.75 inches of positive ease.

Required Skills

Increases, knitting in the round