Knit.1 Fall/Winter 2008 #2
Design by Mari Muinonen

This close-fitting double-breasted shell features two sets of buttonholes in front and a dramatic but uncomplicated back cable sandwiched by diagonal ribbing.

Difficulty level


MATERIALS
• 8 (9, 10) hanks in #236 Amethyst of Supermerino by Artyarns, 1¾oz/50g hanks each approx 104yd/94m (merino wool)
• One pair size 7 (4.5mm) needles OR SIZE TO GET THE GAUGE
• Sizes 7 and 8 (4.5 and 5mm) circular needle, each 32"/80cm long
• Size 1¹/₈-inch/27mm buttons
• Cable needle, stitch markers, stitch holders

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
• Sized for Small (Medium, Large). Shown in size Small.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Bust (closed) 34 (35½, 37½)"/86 (90, 95)cm
• Length 22 (22½, 23)"/56 (57, 58.5)cm

GAUGES
• 18 sts and 24 rows to 4"/10cm over St st using size 7 (4.5mm) needles.