Shell in Crochet by Workbasket Magazine

Shell in Crochet

For casual wear, you’ll enjoy this easy and quick-to-make shell from Diamond “Scheepjes” Silenta all wool yarn. Directions are given for small size (10-12), changes for medium (14-16) and large sizes (18-20) are given in parentheses. This yarn comes in 50-gram balls and requires 6 (8, 8) balls; use a plastic or aluminum crochet hook size F.

Body Measurement: 31-32 (34-36, 38-40) inches

Garment Measurement: 36 (40, 44) inches

Back or Front at Bustline: 18 (20, 22) inches

Gauge:

1 pattern (1 shell and 1 V st) equal 2 inches
4 rows equal 2 inches