July / August 2009

Summer by the Sea Shell

By Doris Chan

YARN
RED HEART Eco-Cotton Blend, 3oz/85g balls, each approx 145yd/132m (recycled cotton/acrylic) 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls

  • #1255 Tangerine

CROCHET HOOK
Size I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook or any size to obtain correct gauge

NOTIONS

  • Stitch markers (or scraps of contrasting yarn)
  • Stitch holder (or large safety pin)
  • Yarn needle

SIZES
XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X)
finished bust 33 (35, 38, 40, 43, 45, 48)”/84 (89, 96.5, 101.5, 109, 114, 122)cm
finished length 24 ½ (26, 26, 26, 27, 27, 28)”/62 (66, 66, 66, 68.5, 68.5, 71)cm

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Comments

pattern

Hi, I was wondering if anyone still had the pattern or where I can find it. I looked at the Ravelry website and yes the picture is there but no pattern. Thanks.

patterns are not available online

Ravelry is not a pattern source, so the pattern wouldn't appear there. If you want a back issue, call 800-865-7240 and specify the month to see if it's still available for purchase.

Pattern

I live in a 3rd world country and would not receive the magazine even if I ordered it... it would get "lost" in the post. Would someone like to share this pattern with me?? Please??

Awesome!!!

Hi, I did this pattern in the 2x size, and I didn't run into any problems at all. I love this top so much, and it was a blast to make!  Thanks alot!!

Wrong shell count on size S at "Close Front Neck" Next Row

Has anyone made this in a Small?  I am getting a wrong shell count at the Close Front Neck Next Row.  It says 11 for size Small and I'm getting 12.  I've been on track for the counts great up until now.

i believe you're correct. i

i believe you're correct. i made the size small, and i had a difference in the number of shells than what was listed at one point in the pattern; if i remember correctly i think this is where it was.

other than that one row, all of my other counts were the same as in the pattern.

Pattern needed

How can I get this pattern? I would really like to try it out. I checked at revelry but there was no patttern,

Where to find the pattern

This pattern is in our current issue, on newsstands now! Should you be unable to find it, call 800-865-7240 to order it!

Doris Chan the Designer of Summer by the Sea Shell

If any of you are on Ravelry, Doris is a member.  Here is the pattern page to the design: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/summer-by-the-sea-shell. You may have to copy and paste in your browser.  I gave Doris a heads up about the issues you have been having.  I believe that it is because Doris' construction method are a bit different than most.  Doris has confirmed that.  Doris is having issues with signing up here, so i am hoping with her permission to give you the information that you need.  In the meantime I am going to look for my copy and see if I can figure it out.

 

Cpra

Help available

Please join me and the posse at Ravelry.com.  You'll find a group and forum dedicated to my designs (search Doris Chan: Everyday Crochet) as well as those for Crochet Today.  It'll be much more effiecient for me to field all these questions and hold a few hands through the design.  THANKS!