Saila

The cockleshell lace stitch that encircles the lower portion of Saila, is one of my favourite stitch patterns, just based on the single fact that I find it so visually pleasing! I originally found this stitch in a very worn, vintage knitting leaflet from the 1920s. Modified to be worked in the round, the stitch pattern does require a sufficient amount of your attention, but once you’re clear of it the knitting is smooth sailing! ~ Sachiko ♥

Finished Bust (approx): 77.5 (84, 90, 96.5, 103.5, 110, 116, 122.5, 129.5) cm/ 30½ (33, 35½, 38, 40¾, 43¼, 45¾, 48¼, 51) ins

Yarn
3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls of Classic Elite Yarns Firefly in #7703 “Silver”, 75% viscose, 25% linen; 142 m/ 155 yds per 50 grams/ 1¾ ounces

Needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm, 24 inch/60 cm circular needle

Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm/ 4 ins over Stockinette stitch with larger needle, blocked.