Sea Shells sweater by Lyudmila Aksenik

Sea Shells sweater

Knitting
August 2019
both are used in this pattern
Lace ?
24 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
2786 - 3850 yards (2548 - 3520 m)
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL) or 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42)"
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Construction

The top is knitted top to bottom, seamless. Round yoke.

Special techniques required
“ The long tail cast on method
” Folded hem
“ German short rowing
” Crochet hook cast on
“ Lace pattern for yoke
” Lace pattern for sleeves
“ Bind-off - backstitch tapestry needle bind-off

Yarn

“ Kid Silk Austermann - 70% Kid mohair, 30% silk
Weight - Lace - 231 yards (211 meters) in 25 grams (0,88 ounces) or any other kid mohair with similar yardage - 4-5 skeins
” Centolavaggi Filatura Di Crosa - 100% Extrafine Merino Superwash wool - 1- 1,2 skeins
Weight 1531 yards(1400 meters) in 100 grams or any merino/wool with similar yardage
All suggested yarns are used in the pattern

Needles and notions

“ US 3 (3 mm) 10-12” circular knitting needles for neckline and cuffs
” US 3 (3.25 mm) 24-32” circular knitting needles for the body of the sweater
“ Stitch markers
” Row counter
“ Tapestry needle
” Elastic thread - 50-55 cm

Gauge

24 sts x 34 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm (4” x 4”) in stockinette stitch after blocking. It is critical to obtain the stated gauge. Adjust your needle size if needed.

Sizes

Adult - XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL) for burst circumference 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42)“ / 80-82 (84-86, 88-90, 92-96, 98-102, 104-106) cm, the body height 168 cm / 5’7” with 2.5” positive ease.