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As a child, I loved walking along the beach, collecting seashells and feeling the sand under my feet. Years later, I delighted in sharing this pastime with my children. Scales and Shells is inspired by these times. The curves of scales and shells flow around its textured yoke, while pebbly ridges decorate its hems. The combination of silk mohair with fingering yarn evokes sun-washed coastal colors while producing a garment that is luxurious and warm, yet airy. If you wish to substitute yarn, DK weight merino also knits up beautifully.

Scales and Shells is knitted from the neck down, allowing you to try it on for size as you knit. Stylish touches like a graceful scooped neckline, optional princess-seam shaping at the waist, and gently puffed sleeves create a sweater that is both flattering and sophisticated, one that you will reach for again and again.

Instructions are fully written, with one optional chart.

Yarn
Option 1: Fingering weight held together with silk-mohair

Miss Babs Yummy 2-Ply
100% Superwash Merino; 400 yd/3.9 oz (365 m/110 g) skeins
3 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 4, 4) skeins, shown in Atik

And

Miss Babs Moonglow
72% Kid Mohair, 28% Silk; 435 yd/1.7 oz (400 m/50 g) skeins
3 (3, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 4) skeins, shown in Atik

Or 910 (970, 1070, 1150, 1250) (1350, 1430, 1530, 1600) yards/ 833 (887, 979, 1052, 1143) (1235, 1308, 1400, 1464) meters fingering weight yarn held together with 910 (970, 1070, 1150, 1250) (1350, 1430, 1530, 1600) yards/ 833 (887, 979, 1052, 1143) (1235, 1308, 1400, 1464) meters silk-mohair yarn.

Option 2: A single strand of DK weight
Miss Babs Yowza
100% Superwash Merino; 560 yd/8 oz (512 m/227 g) skeins
2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins

Or 910 (970, 1070, 1150, 1250) (1350, 1430, 1530, 1600) yards/ 833 (887, 979, 1052, 1143) (1235, 1308, 1400, 1464) meters DK weight yarn.

Finished Measurements
Sizes: A (B, C, D, E) (F, G, H, I)
Bust Circumference: 32½ (35, 38¼, 42, 45) (48¾, 51¾, 55½, 58¼)”/81.5 (87.5, 95.5, 105, 112.5) (122, 129.5, 139, 145.5) cm

Recommended ease: 0-3”/0-7.5 cm. To achieve this fit, choose a size with a bust measurement that is 0-3”/0-7.5 cm larger than your own.

Shown in 35”/87.5 cm.

Needles

• US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needle, 24”/60 cm or longer, or size to obtain gauge
• US 6 (4.0 mm) double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round, or size to obtain gauge
• US 5 (3.75 mm) double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round (for neck), or one size smaller than needle size used to obtain gauge
• US 7 (4.5 mm) needle (for binding off body), or one size larger than needle size used to obtain gauge

NOTE: If you tend to knit small circumferences (i.e. sleeves) more tightly, US 7 (4.5 mm) double-pointed needles are recommended for these areas or one size larger than needle size used to obtain gauge.

Gauge
Blocked: 19½ stitches and 26 rounds = 4”/10 cm square in stockinette stitch.
Unblocked: 19 stitches and 27 rounds = 4”/10 cm square in stockinette stitch.

Notions
One removable marker
Seven stitch markers (1 each of 3 different colors and 4 of a fourth color)
Tapestry needle
Two stitch holders or waste yarn

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