Here’s a sleeveless shell with some easy-but-fancy dart action that you can knit in about three days that’ll show off whatever there is to show.

 

And if you’re not into the old nudie thing, wear a camisole underneath or alter the neckline depth (I’ll tell you how). But if you do, just be sure you use some yarn that has a bit of shimmer and glimmer and sizzle.

….Because, honestly, it’s all about the sizzle.

To Fit Sizes:

XS, S, M, L [XL, 2XL, 3XL]

(Size small shown)

Bust Measurement:

30, 34, 38, 42 [46, 50, 54] inches

Finished Bust Measurement:

31, 35, 39, 43.5 [48, 52, 56.5] inches

Gauge:

20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches

Materials:

5, 5, 6, 7 [9, 10, 11] balls

Silk Bijou/Shizuku by Olympus

(35% Silk, 40% Cotton, 25% Rayon; 40g/120yds; available at kpixie.com)

OR

Substitute a cotton or silk blend in the same gauge, approx. 525, 650, 750, 875 [1050, 1200, 1325]Shellside yards

US Size 7 circular or straight needles, or needle size to obtain gauge

US Size 7 double point needles or two circulars, for working in the round

Stitch markers

Scrap yarn or stitch holders