Veneta Shell is a versatile layering top. Its highly textured surface gives its sculptural appeal. The overall 4-st cable is easy to memorize and can be done without a cable needle. Knitted from the bottom up in the round, the only finishing required is the shoulder three-needle bind-off.

Measurements are given both in cm and inches. Both written and charted directions are given for the stitch pattern.

MATERIALS

YARN

Sport weight

Shown here: Silke by Arvier Estate (100% cotton; 116 m/127 yds; 50 g/1.75 oz ball; color #315), 6 (7, 7, 8, 9) balls

Yardage requirement: 660 (755, 835, 935, 1020) m / 725 (830, 920, 1025, 1120) yds, including 10% allowance

Yarn substitution suggestions:
Cotton Glace by Rowan (100% cotton; 114 m / 125 yds; 50 g/1.75 oz ball)
Skinny Cotton by Blue Sky Alpacas (100% cotton; 137 m / 150 yds; 65 g / 2.25 oz skein)

NEEDLES

2.5 mm / US 1.5 circular needles, 60 / 24” or longer; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

(Optional) 3.5 mm / US E crochet hook

NOTIONS

Cable needle; 1 stitch marker; yarn needle; stitch holders or waste yarn; an extra needle for three-needle bind-off

GAUGE

34 sts and 34 rounds / rows = 10 cm / 4” in Cable Pattern, blocked, unstretched.

29 sts and 36 rounds / rows = 10 cm / 4” in Cable Pattern, blocked, slightly stretched.

SIZES

XS (S, M, L, 1X)

Shown in XS, modeled with 0 ease.

Finished Measurements

Finished chest circumference: 78.5 (87, 95, 103.5, 111.5) cm / 31 (34.25, 37.5, 40.75, 44)”

Back length: 54 (56, 57, 59.5, 61) cm / 21 (22, 22.5, 23.5, 24)”

This garment is intended to be worn with 0-3 cm / 0-1.25” negative ease. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Cable cast-on, cabling, decreases, knitting in the round, short-rows, switching from working in the round to working back and forth, three-needle bind-off

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