Seashells is worked from the top down flat and in the rnd. It features an intuitive, straightforward construction to enhance the textured ribbed pattern of the fabric and the decorative crochet edges at the neckline and armholes. This design is inspired by happy sunny days at the beach and combines the vibrant colour of the sun with sea creatures (intricate details of the Plaited Rib pattern and scalloped crochet edge).

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

Recommended ease: 0–4” / 0–10 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 32 (35.5, 38.5, 43, 47.5) (52, 53.75, 58.5, 63, 67.5)“ / 80 (88.5, 96, 108, 119) (130.5, 135, 146, 158, 169) cm.

Armhole Depth: 6.75 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 8.75) (9.5, 10, 10.25, 10.75, 10.75)“ / 17 (18.5, 19.5, 21, 22) (23.5, 24.5, 26, 27, 27) cm.

V-Neck Drop (Front and Back): 6.75 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9) (9.75, 10, 10, 10.75, 11.5, 12.25)“ / 17 (18.5, 20.5, 21, 23) (24.5, 25.5, 27, 29, 31) cm.

Body Length from Underarm to Hem: 9.5” / 24 cm.

Shoulder Width: 1.75” / 4 cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) (9, 9, 10, 12, 13) balls of Tencel-Cotton by Katia (67% lyocell, 33% cotton, 131 yds / 120 m – 50 g), colourway 14 Lemon Yellow.

Or approx. 500 (600, 750, 800, 920) (1100, 1150, 1300, 1500, 1600) yds / 455 (530, 660, 725, 835) (980, 1050, 1200, 1350, 1450) m of DK-weight yarn.

Needles: US 2.5 / 3 mm 32–40” / 80–100 cm circular needles. US 0 / 2 mm crochet hook.

Notions: 8 stitch markers, 1 stitch marker in a different colour for BOR, cable needle.

GAUGE
26 sts x 39 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 2.5 / 3  mm needles in Plaited Rib, after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION
This top is worked top down. Straps and panels are knitted flat with cables being worked on both RS and WS, then joined to work the body in the round. A Provisional Cast-On is used at the shoulders for the straps. Increases are worked to shape the front and back panels which are identical. Then stitches are cast on for underarms and v-neck before lengthening the body. Bind-Off is made with the Lace Bind-Off Method. V-neck and armholes are finished with a neat crochet border.