Pastel Shells Sweater by Carrie White

Pastel Shells Sweater

Machine Knitting
September 1989
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
31 stitches and 39 rows = 4 inches
in over Fair Isle with TD at approx 7
2364 - 2781 yards (2162 - 2543 m)
To fit bust 81-86 (91-97, 102-107) cm / 32-34 (36-38, 40-42) in. Actual size: bust 94 (104, 114) cm / 37 (41, 45) in; length 65 cm / 25.5 in; sleeve seam 48 cm / 19 in.
English

From the book: “Ten different colours are used to produce the softly coloured shell motifs against a white background on this lovely cotton sweater.” … “A little wavy pattern borders the cuffs and welt of Carrie White’s Pastel Shells Sweater.”

Yarn: Rowan Sea Breeze 255 (280, 315) g in MC bleached white. Small amounts (60g or less) in 2 other shades of Sea Breeze, 4 shades of Cabled Mercerised Cotton, 1 shade of Salad Days, and 3 shades of Fine Cotton Chenille.

Machine: Any Brother standard gauge electronic or punchcard machine with ribbing attachment or equivalent. If ribbing attachment not available instructions are given for mock rib on the single bed machine, or alternatively the ribbing can be worked by hand.

Charts are given for the two punchcards required.