655 Gallica Shell - Top Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk

Velvety petals of an original rose lace motif adorn the neckline of the Valley Yarns Gallica Shell. This sheer, fitted sleeveless top is worked from the top down - the lacy front yoke first, then the back - the remainder of the lower body is worked in the round and easy to alter to the desired length. Note: Lace pattern is both charted and written out.

This pattern is available as a PDF download.

Finished Measurements: 32 (36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56)” chest, shown in size 36”
Yarn Requirements: 1 cone Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk (80% Alpaca/ 20% Silk; 8.8oz/1736 yds) shown in Burgundy—about 475 (550, 625, 700) (775, 850, 925) yards used
Needles: US 6 (4mm) 24–32” circular needles or size needed to get gauge
Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4” in stocking stitch after blocking, both in rows and in the round

PDF updated 08/05/2015. View errata here. If you purchased the PDF version, the newest version is available in your pattern library.