What you'll need
| Bust, in: | 31 1/4 | 34 3/4 | 38 3/4 | 43 | 47 1/4 | 51 1/2 |
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Artfil Solo` - Neapolitan
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2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Product Description
Elegant and very feminine, here’s one shell that will look great in almost any color. The wide V-neck looks good on everyone. Work the body in the round from the bottom up with some waist shaping for a flattering fit. The lace panel is worked on the front only, so work goes quickly.
A yoke in the leaf pattern is begun with a provisional cast-on and each half of the yoke is worked from the center back out to the armholes. Pick up stitches along one long edge of the yoke, then join the yoke to the remaining stitches on the back using 3-Needle BO. A few rounds of stockinette are added at each armhole and allowed to roll to the right side.
Gayle Shell by Therese Chynoweth
What is Being Made
The Gayle Shell is a close-fitting sleeveless knit top designed by Therese Chynoweth. This intermediate-level knitting project features a wide V-neckline, decorative lace panels, and a structured back yoke. The shell is available in six sizes ranging from XS to 2XL, with finished bust measurements from 31¼ inches (79.5 cm) to 51½ inches (131 cm) and lengths between 24 and 26½ inches (61–67.5 cm). The design is intended to be worn close to the body, with sizing recommendations suggesting choosing a finished bust measurement 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) larger than your own measurements.
Knitting Techniques Used
This intermediate knitting project employs several key techniques to create its finished aesthetic. The construction utilizes circular knitting methods, allowing for seamless construction of the body. The design incorporates lace panels as a central design feature, requiring knowledge of yarn-over and decrease techniques to create openwork stitch patterns. The back yoke shaping adds fitted structure to the garment, demonstrating intermediate shaping skills. The wide V-neckline requires careful decreasing to achieve the proper neckline depth and angle.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, the Gayle Shell incorporates lace panels as its primary decorative element. Lace knitting typically involves combinations of yarn-overs and decreases (such as knit two together, slip-slip-knit, or similar decrease methods) to create the openwork sections. The pattern includes structured shaping through strategic decreases for the back yoke and neckline shaping, demonstrating intermediate-level stitch manipulation.
Yarn and Materials
The Gayle Shell calls for fingering weight yarn, classified as Super Fine #1 weight. The yardage requirement ranges from 712 yards (651 meters) for the smallest size to 1,268 yards (1,159 meters) for the largest size. The pattern is shown worked in Artfil Solo, a yarn composed of 100% merino superwash wool, which provides softness and easy care through machine washing. Artfil Solo is available in 400-yard (370-meter) hanks at 3½ ounces (100 grams), requiring 2–4 hanks depending on the size being knitted.
Needles and Notions
Construction requires US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles in two lengths: a 16-inch (40 cm) circular needle and a 32-inch (80 cm) circular needle, along with a pair of matching double-pointed needles. These needle sizes are selected to achieve the correct gauge with the fingering weight yarn. Additional notions mentioned in the pattern include stitch markers, which are essential for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points throughout the knitting process.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 6 |
| Designer: | Therese Chynoweth |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Waste yarn is used for the provisional cast-on and can also be used in place of stitch holders. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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