Cockle Shells by Laura Bryant

Cockle Shells

Knitting
February 2013
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
925 - 1575 yards (846 - 1440 m)
31(35, 40, 44, 48)"
English

Here, 3 different weights of yarn are used together successfully: tonal fine silk that is doubled, tonal heavy silk worsted singly, and multicolored sock wool worked singly. The 2 mostly solid colors and the softly scalloped pattern stitch lend structure that allows the soft hand-dyed colors to join in perfect harmony. Thinner silk yarns also lend a nice drape to a piece which acquires shape from its wearer.

Skill level: easy

Gauge: 28 1/2 stitches and 32 rows/4 inches over chart unblocked and 22 stitches and 32 rows blocked, using larger needles

Yarn requirements:

A) 260 (300, 345, 410, 445) yards
B) 310 (345, 405, 480, 525) yards
C) 355 (400, 465, 570, 605) yards

Colors:
A) Marine Silk Worsted in Mossay
B) Socks that Rock Lightweight in Shawton Cottage
C) Marine Silk Lace in China Rose

Pattern found on page 108.

More information about the book available at: www.knittinguniverse.com/artfulcolor