Easy to follow instructions Nice to knit on one circular needle
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| Size: | XS | S | M | L | 1X | 2X | 3X |
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| Finished Bust, in: | 32 | 36 | 40 | 44 | 48 | 52 | 56 |
| Finished Bust, cm: | 81.5 | 91.5 | 101.5 | 112 | 122 | 132 | 142 |
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Product Description
This simply elegant top is worked flat in one piece in a nearly seamless manner. What a fun way to construct a sweater or top! The stitch pattern is easy to memorize and makes a great takealong knitting project.
Rockaway Beach Shell is versatile enough to be worn as a casual summer top or as a dressy layer under a jacket or sweater. It’s perfect for a business meeting or for a stroll along the beach.
Style points include lots of texture, a notched hemline, loose cap sleeves, boat neck, and a hip skimming length that flatters just about any figure type. It can be worn inside out and is totally reversible. Sample photo shows "wrong side" of stitch pattern!
Rockaway Beach Shell is named after a quaint little community on the northern Oregon Coast where my family used to go in late summer after the harvest was in. The stitch pattern reminds me of the wheat just gathered in and of the tall beach grasses blowing in the wind on the path to the edge of the ocean.
Rockaway Beach Shell
$6.00
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Rockaway Beach Shell by Kay Hopkins
What is Being Made
The Rockaway Beach Shell is a versatile knitted top designed by Kay Hopkins that works equally well as a casual summer garment or as a dressy layering piece. This elegant shell top features a boat neckline, loose cap sleeves, and a hip-skimming length that is flattering across various figure types. The notched hemline adds a refined detail to the finished piece, making it suitable for both business settings and relaxed beach environments.
Construction Method
This top is worked flat in one piece in a nearly seamless manner, which streamlines the knitting process and minimizes finishing work. This construction approach makes the Rockaway Beach Shell an excellent takealong knitting project, as the stitch pattern is easy to memorize and does not require complex shaping or frequent pattern adjustments.
Stitch Pattern and Texture
The stitch pattern creates substantial texture throughout the garment and is simple enough for knitters to work from memory once established. The textured stitching is inspired by natural imagery—specifically the appearance of gathered wheat and tall beach grasses—giving the finished top visual interest and dimension. This straightforward stitch pattern makes the Rockaway Beach Shell accessible to beginner-level knitters.
Materials and Yarn Weight
The Rockaway Beach Shell is designed to be worked in 4-ply yarn weight, which provides an appropriate drape and structure for a summer shell top. Knitters will need standard knitting needles appropriate to their chosen yarn and gauge.
Design Features
- Boat neckline for a classic, elegant look
- Loose cap sleeves providing comfortable arm coverage
- Notched hemline detail for refined finishing
- Hip-skimming length designed to flatter multiple body types
- Textured stitch pattern throughout
- Minimal seaming required due to flat, one-piece construction
Skill Level
Rated as a beginner difficulty pattern, the Rockaway Beach Shell is suitable for knitters new to garment construction. The straightforward stitch pattern and simple shaping make it an ideal introduction to knitting wearable pieces.
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| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Designer: | Kay Hopkins |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Stitch pattern is totally reversible and can be worn inside out providing that invisible side seams are worked (mattress stitch). |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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