A lightweight, breezy design with a delicate scallop (shell) stitch that adds elegance and stretch. Ideal for layering over swimwear or pairing with shorts!
🌸 Materials:
- Yarn: Lightweight cotton or bamboo yarn (Category 2 or 3)
- Approx. 300–800g depending on size and length (top vs. dress)
- Hook: 4.0 mm (G/6)
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Measuring tape
- Optional: buttons, lace, or ties for extra styling
📏 Sizing Guide (Adjustable):
This pattern is worked top-down in the round, with repeats of a shell stitch (scallop pattern). To modify size, increase or decrease the number of shell repeats in the round.
| Size | Bust (inches) | Shells in Round |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 30–32 | 10 |
| S | 33–35 | 12 |
| M | 36–38 | 14 |
| L | 39–41 | 16 |
| XL | 42–44 | 18 |
🪡 Stitch Pattern (Scallop):
Shell Stitch Pattern (in multiples of 6):
Skip 2 stitches, 5 DC in next st, skip 2 stitches, SC in next st
Repeat across the row. On each round, offset the shell clusters to sit between the previous row’s shells.
🧶 Pattern Instructions:
🟢 Tank Top Version:
- Yoke (Bust area):
- Ch a multiple of 6 to match your size.
- Join to form a circle, ch 1.
- Rounds 1–6: Work scallop stitch pattern around. Join each round with a sl st.
- Straps:
- Chain 30–50 (depending on fit) from front to back and sc to attach. Repeat on both sides.
- Optional: Make I-cord or braided yarn straps.
- Bottom Edge (Optional):
- Add 2–4 more rounds of shell stitch for extra length or to flare slightly.
🟣 Dress Version:
- Work same as Tank Top until bust.
- Continue Shell Stitch in Rounds:
- Repeat scallop rows until desired dress length.
- Optional: Add increases by inserting extra shells evenly spaced every 3rd row for a flowy A-line silhouette.
- Finishing:
- SC around neckline and armholes for a clean finish.
- Weave in all ends.
🎨 Customization Ideas:
- Use ombre yarn or striped color blocking for a tropical look.
- Add tassels or fringe at the hem.
- Attach buttons at the front for a faux cardigan look.
🧺 Care Tips:
- Gentle wash in cold water
- Lay flat to dry
- Steam lightly to shape scallops
Pattern and tutorial by forthefrills