Fern Fitted Shell

The pattern is finally available for purchase! I went into my photo archives to find the pictures I took when I finished knitting Fern, and couldn't believe it was back in February.  Ah well, a few other things got in the way in the last almost-half year. 

Il modello e' finalmente disponibile per comprare (ma purtroppo non in Italiano--mi dispiace).  Andavo nel mio archivio fotografico per trovare le fotografie che ho fatto quando finivo Fern, e non potrei credere che era in febbraio.  Allora, alcune cose hanno intervenuto nel ultimo quasi mezz' anno.

Panels of Fern Pattern lace (from the Mon Tricot 1500 stitch dictionary) form the side sections of this fitted sleeveless top, and cause the hem to curve gracefully. Binding off and then picking up stitches just below the bust creates an accent cord, above which gentle bust shaping (short row shaping optional) and a scoop neckline create a flattering silhouette. The neck and hem are finished with an applied I-cord edging, while the armholes are self-finished (see Pattern Notes).

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate: skills used include reading chart, picking up sts, three needle bindoff, attached I-cord.

MATERIALS
Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton, 65% cotton, 35% microfiber, 60 yd/55 m per 50 gm ball, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12)  balls.US size 8/5 mm circular needle, 24-47" depending on selected size.US size 8/5 mm set of double-pointed needles (dpns), for neck edging.Stitch holders, extra needles or waste yarn; markersOPTIONAL: US size 8/5mm 16" circular needle for neck edging.Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain correct gauge. 

SIZES & MEASUREMENTS
Shown in size S. See product detail page for detailed size information.

GAUGE
16 sts/22 rows to 4"/10 cm in st st; 28 sts to 5.5"/14 cm for Fern Pattern. Check gauge on blocked swatch.

PATTERN NOTES
This top is intended to fit closely; however, the lace panels are very stretchy, so that even with zero ease, the fit is somewhat forgiving. In the pictured top, the length from bra band to hem is 11-12 inches/28-30 cm (the hem curves slightly) for all sizes; changes in overall length for different sizes all occur from the chest up. However, directions are also given for lengthening the portion of the top below the bust by 2 inches/5 cm. Read through all instructions before beginning, especially if you plan to change the length below the bust.

Note that in the pattern, unlike the pictured top, the armholes are self-finished with Annie Modesitt’s slipped stitch edge; this reduces rolling of these edges, as well as finishing time.

Click here to purchase!  Included are all written instructions, schematic, and Fern Pattern chart; after purchase you will be emailed a link to download the pattern in pdf format.