Seashell Pullover by Vanessa Ewing

Seashell Pullover

Knitting
May 2024
Light Fingering ?
27 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch in colorwork on larger needle
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
777 - 2003 yards (710 - 1832 m)
Finished Bust Circumference: 32 (34 ¼, 38 ½, 42 ¾, 46 ¼, 50 ¼, 54 ½, 58, 61 ¾)” /
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A top-down seashore inspired pullover. Worked seamlessly from the neck down, special details like beading and optional waist shaping make this a top you can wear day or evening.

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Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Sweater is meant to be worn with 2-4” / 5-10 cm of of positive ease at chest.
Sample shown is on a size 2, on a 33” chest, with 2” / 5 cm of positive ease.

Finished Bust Circumference:
32 (34 ¼, 38 ½, 42 ¾, 46 ¼, 50 ¼, 54 ½, 58, 61 ¾)” /
80 (85.5, 96.5, 107, 115.5, 125.5, 136.5, 145, 154.5) cm
Finished Length (from back neck):
20 (20 ¼, 20 ½, 20 ¾, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)” /
51 (51.5, 52, 53, 53.5, 56, 58.5, 61, 63.5) cm

Materials:
Fingering weight in 2 colors; (10% Buffer has been added to all yardages)
Short Sleeve Version
Color A:
645 (698, 791, 882, 989, 1103, 1248, 1383, 1527) yards /
590 (638, 723, 806, 905, 1109, 1141, 1265, 1396) meters
Color B:
132 (142, 161, 180, 198, 225, 255, 282, 312) yards /
121 (130, 148, 165, 181, 206, 233, 258, 285) meters

We used Cape May Fiber Sock (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon, 463 yards / 100 Gram)
Colors:
Color A: Ariel (coral, aqua, purple, chartreuse) 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins
Color B: Natural (off-white) 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) skeins

3/4 Sleeve Version
Color A:
750 (808, 901, 997, 1104, 1223, 1373, 1513, 1657) yards /
685 (739, 824, 911, 1009, 1116, 1255, 1383, 1515) meters
Color B:
152 (164, 187, 208, 228, 257, 287, 316, 346) yards /
139 (150, 171, 190, 209, 235, 262, 289, 316) meters

We used Cape May Fiber Corrie Sock (75% Superwash Corriedale, 25% Nylon, 434 yards / 115 Gram)
Colors:
Color A: Apatite (the best warm blue) 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins
Color B: Natural (off-white) 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) skein

Needles

  • RIBBING: Size US 2 (2.75mm) circulars, 16” / 40 cm for neckband and 24” /60 cm or longer for hem and cuffs if using magic loop; DPN’s if not using magic loop for cuffs
  • MAIN BODY: Size US 4 (3.5mm) circulars, 16” /40 cm for upper yoke and 24” /60 cm or longer for remaining plain stockinette
  • COLORWORK: Size US 4 (3.75mm) circulars, 16” /40 cm for upper yoke and 24” /60 cm or longer for remaining plain stockinette

Tools

  • 2 stitch markers including 1 unique BOR (beginning of round) marker
  • scrap yarn or stitch holder for sleeve stitches
  • darning needle
  • scissors
  • tiny crochet hook for attaching beads (see Notes section for video on how to work with beads!)
  • Beads! I am using Czech glass beads that come in a tube at Joann Fabrics.

Gauge
27 sts, 36 rounds= 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch using MAIN BODY needle and blocked.
27 sts, 32 rounds= 4” / 10 cm in colorwork knit in the round using COLORWORK needle and blocked.
28 sts, 40 rounds= 4” / 10 cm in Twisted Rib using RIBBING needle and slightly stretched.