The Shell Top

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The Shell Top is a top featuring the signature graphic rib pattern across the chest, also seen in our The Shell Bra.

This modified top version is designed as a warming base layer for colder months or a breathable outer or standalone piece for warmer days—wear it however you like.

The top is knit sideways, allowing you to easily shape the cups to your desired height and width, while also adjusting the body section to fit your exact measurements.

The soft silhouette is held in place under the bust with one or two elastic threads, sewn in almost invisibly on the inside of the top.

Yarn

• 3 strands of nakedknit Cashmere 350
  • Yardage: 350m/25g
    or
• Lang Yarns Cashmere Premium
  • 100g (125g) 150g
  • Yardage: 115m/25g

Gauge: 29 sts/10 cm in stockinette stitch

Needles & Accessories

• Circular needle size 3 mm
• Two double-pointed needles size 3 mm
• Stitch marker
• Stitch holder
• Measuring tape
• Scissors
• Thin elastic thread for reinforcement under the bust
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Stitch holder cord or alternatively, scrap yarn in a contrasting color and slightly thicker than the working yarn

Sizing

The sizes in this pattern refer to cup sizes rather than standard clothing sizes. The S/M/L sizing here corresponds to your bust size, not your underbust, waist, or shoulder measurements. Consider the cup sizes (S/M/L) separately from your upper body measurements. The underbust band, back strap, and shoulder straps are adjusted as you knit.

The knit top is soft and adaptable in fit, making it our goal to include a wide range of bust shapes and body types within the S/M/L cup sizes. The pattern also provides notes on adjustments throughout, should you need to modify the fit further.