Basic Shell for Women - Knitting Pure & Simple Knitting Pattern 997

Basic Shell for Women is a sleeveless scoop-neck top knitting pattern by Diane Soucy for Knitting Pure & Simple (#997).

Part of the shell is knit in the round and part back and forth, so swatch both ways; you may need a smaller needle on purl rows to keep the gauge even.

• Craft: Knitting
• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL; chest 32, 35, 38, 41, 44"; length 22"
• Yarn: Medium worsted or DK, 750, 765, 840, 950, 1020 yds
• Needles: US 6 (4 mm) and US 4 (3.5 mm) 24" circulars; US 4 16" circular
• Gauge: 20 sts = 4" in stockinette
• Format: Printed pattern

Good for: a simple layering top.