*Knit Simple * Spring/Summer 2008 #22

Design by Marilyn Losee

Bordered by crochet work, this shallow scooped-neck shell is worked in alternating mock-cable columns and lace patterns to emphasize grace and style.

MATERIALS

2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins of Simply Soft Brites by Caron International, 6oz/170g skeins, each approx 315yd/288m (acrylic) in #9604 watermelon

One pair each sizes 6 and 7 (4 and 4.5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS

Sized for Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X. Shown in size Small.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust 32 (36, 41, 46, 50, 54)"/81 (91.5, 104, 117, 127, 137) cm

Length 24 (24, 25, 25, 26, 27)"/61 (62, 63.5, 64.5, 67.5, 68.5)cm

GAUGE

20 sts and 21 rows to 4"/10cm over mock cable pat using larger needles (after blocking).