The charming Rockport Shell from Basix is reminiscent of the coastal town of Rockport, MA – easy-going, comfortable, and a great fit. This top-down shell is shaped at the waist, but if you prefer a less curvy fit, leave out the waist and hip shaping, and just work straight from the armholes.

This pattern is available as a PDF download.

Size: Women’s sizes XX-Small (X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, 1X-Large, 2X-Large, 3X-Large, 4X-Large, 5X-Large, 6X-Large)
Finished Measurements: 26 (30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66)" bust
Yarn Requirements: Worsted weight cotton: 450 (525, 600, 675, 750, 850, 925, 1025, 1100, 1200, 1300) yards. Model knit in Frog Tree Yarns Pima Cotton (WEBS does not carry).
Needles:
- Size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle, 24" long or longer, OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
- Size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle, 16" long, for Neckband and Armhole Edging
Gauge: 24 sts and 30 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st

Pattern updated 5/8/13.