LACE RIB SHELL

Knit Simple Spring/Summer 2010 #6
design by Mari Lynn Patrick

A slip-stitch eyelet rib forms the main body of the spaghetti-strapped top. The gently flared shape is created by decreases in the bodice’s purl sections.

Difficulty level

MATERIALS
Pure Pima by Berroco, 1¾oz/50g hank, each approx 115yd/106m (pima cotton)
• 6 (6, 7, 7) hanks in #2203 oyster
• One pair size 6 (4mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• Two size 4 (3.5mm) double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Stitch markers
• Safety pins to hold I-cord sts
• Matching sewing thread and sewing needle

SIZES
• Sized for X-Small, Small, Medium, Large. Shown in size Small.

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
• Bust 29¾ (34, 38¼, 42¼)”/75.5 (86, 97, 107)cm
• Length 24¾ (26, 26¼, 27)”/63 (66, 66.5, 68.5)cm

GAUGE
• 23 sts and 30 rows to 4″/10cm over rib and eyelet pat using size 6 (4mm) needles.

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