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Shell of Shells

by Melissa Leapman

Published in

Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Crochet

Craft

Crochet

Category

Tops → Sleeveless Top

Published

January 2002

Yarns suggested

Red Heart LusterSheen Solid

Yarn weight

Sport / 5 ply (12 wpi)

Gauge

22 stitches and 13 rows = 4 inches in shell pattern with larger hook

Hook size

3.25 mm (D)

3.5 mm (E)

Yardage

1050 - 1350 yards (960 - 1234 m)

Sizes available

Finished bust 33", 35", 37", 40"

From Encyclopedia of Crochet:

The appeal of cluster stitches was never more apparent than in this delicate shell pattern intended for - of all things - a shell top! The result is a remarkably versatile garment that pairs up as well with jeans as it would a velvet evening skirt.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Yarn note The recommended yarn, J&P Coats Luster Sheen, is now sold under the Red Heart name. It was previously sold in 50g/150 yard balls; the Red Heart putup is 4 oz/335 yard skeins.