Cockle

This top is named after the cockle mollusc, which has two beautifully ribbed shells. The structure and ribbed pattern emulate these shellfish, evoking a longing for breezy strolls on the beach. The top is knitted flat in panels, then seamed at the shoulders. I-cord ties are sewn to the sides, and an applied i-cord is knitted around the neckline for a beautiful finish. The i-cord ties ensure an adjustable fit, making *Cockle* a perfect layering piece and comfortable to wear with any outfit. SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)  **Recommended ease:** 2" / 5 cm of positive ease. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS **Chest Circumference:** 29.5 (34.5, 37.5, 42.5, 45.5) (50.5, 53.5, 58.5, 61.5, 66.5)" / 75 (87.5, 95.5, 108, 115.5) (128.5, 136, 148.5, 156, 169) cm. **Chest Width:** 14.75 (17.25, 18.75, 21.25, 22.75) (25.25, 26.75, 29.25, 30.75, 33.25)" / 37.5 (44, 47.5, 54, 58) (64, 68, 74.5, 78, 84.5) cm. **Total Length from Shoulder:** 19.25 (19.25, 19.75, 19.75, 19.75) (20.25, 20.5, 20.5, 21.5, 21.5)" / 49 (49, 50, 50, 50) (51.5, 52, 52, 54.5, 54.5) cm. **Length from Shoulder to Underarm:** 9.25 (9.75, 10.25, 10.75, 10.75) (11.75, 12, 12.5, 13.75, 14.25)" / 23.5 (25, 26, 27.5, 27.5) (30, 30.5, 31.5, 35, 36) cm. **Length from Underarm to Bottom Edge:** 10 (9.5, 9.5, 9, 9) (8.5, 8.5, 8, 7.75, 7.25") / 25.5 (24, 24, 23, 23) (21.5, 21.5, 20.5, 19.5, 18.5) cm. MATERIALS **Yarn:** 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) skeins of Serena by Manos del Uruguay (60% baby alpaca, 40% pima cotton, 170 yds / 155 m – 50 g), in the colourway Habanero.  Or approx. 470 (525, 570, 630, 655) (730, 785, 835, 905, 955) yds / 430 (480, 520, 575, 600) (670, 720, 765, 830, 875) m of sport-weight yarn. *Note!* Serena by Manos del Uruguay has now been discontinued. Alternative yarn options are for example Alpaca by Garnstudio Drops or Susurro by Malabrigo. *Note!* Totals yds / m have been calculated based on the suggested alternatives to the discontinued yarn.  **Needles:** US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles, at least 24" / 60 cm in length. **Notions:** Stitch markers, smooth waste yarn, 2 US 4 / 3.5 mm DPNs. GAUGE 28 sts x 34 rows to 4"/ 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in 2 x 2 Rib, after blocking. *Note!* The photos show the top worn backwards compared to the pattern instructions. However, the design can be worn either way.