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Shell-Rib Summer Top Knitting Pattern (DK) — PDF Instant Download
A fitted sleeveless summer top with decorative shell-rib texture, neat picot hems, a statement top border, and crossed back straps—designed for breathable DK yarns.

What you’ll make: A sleeveless, fitted summer top worked flat, with Fancy Shell Rib body patterning, picot hems (front and back), a lengthways top border band, and two straps that cross at the back before sewing in place.
Sizing/Measurements: To fit bust 32/34 (34/36, 36/38) in / 81/86 (86/91, 91/96) cm; finished width 30 (33, 36) in / 76 (84, 91) cm; body length (without straps) 15½ (15¾, 16¼) in / 39 (40, 42) cm.
Yarn: DK weight yarn that matches the stated tension; for a true summer handle, choose cotton or a cotton-rich blend; approximate quantity 300 g (small), 350–400 g (medium/large).
Needles & notions: 3¾ mm (UK 9 / US 4) and 4 mm (UK 8 / US 5) needles; tapestry needle for sewing seams and finishing.
Tension (gauge): 22 stitches × 30 rows = 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch on 4 mm needles; swatch and adjust needle size to match tension.
Yarn suggestions: Recommended yarn: Rowan Summerlite DK. Also suitable: Rowan Cotton Glacé; Stylecraft Naturals Cotton DK; Berroco Modern Cotton DK; Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK; DROPS Belle; Bendigo Woollen Mills Cotton 8 ply.
Construction notes: The body is worked flat with the shell-rib pattern placed across the centre; shaping decreases to 74 (82, 90) stitches then increases back to 82 (90, 98) stitches as written; picot hems are worked from picked-up stitches and turned to the inside; the top border is worked lengthways and joined/attached; straps are worked flat and crossed at the back before sewing in place.
Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate (working in pattern, shaping, eyelets, centred decreases, picking up stitches, finishing).

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