This sleeveless shell by Elizabeth Smith is tastefully versatile, featuring a removable cowl worked separately from the body that can be worn only when needed. Deliciously tactile waffle stitch textures offset by garter stitch sides and a relaxed fit, all worked in the round from the bottom up, make this a simple and essential piece that’s perfect for layering.

Shown in size 37¾“ on a 31” 5’7” / 170 cm tall model (5¾” / 14.5 cm positive ease)

yarn
lark / fox 170
5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins

needles
32” and 20” circulars in size US 9 /5.5 mm
16” circ in size US 8 / 5 mm

gauge
18 sts and 26 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in waffle stitch with larger needles, after blocking
16 sts and 26 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in garter stitch with larger needles, after blocking

skills required
Long-tail cast on, three-needle bind off (links provided), decreasing in stitch pattern, knitting in the round, picking up stitches.