Fanshell Tee Kit

Designed to echo the quiet elegance of the seaside, the Fanshell Tee’s enchanting lace shell pattern cascades gracefully down the centre front and along the sleeves. Knitting with the luxuriously soft Amble, you’ll feel the gentle embrace of the soft merino and alpaca fibres as the piece is worked in the round from the bottom up.

The neckline, hem, and cuffs are edged with garter stitch and reflect the subtle allure of the seaside’s simplistic beauty. Tailor this piece to your preference with three sleeve lengths, allowing for a personal touch of comfort and style. Ideal for soul-soothing strolls and moments of quiet reflection, this top isn’t just worn—it’s experienced.

Designer: Arianna Frasca

Kit contains:

• PDF of Fanshell Tee knitting pattern
• 3–6 hanks of The Fibre Co. Amble (enough to make the 3/4 sleeve length version)
• Free Project Bag from The Fibre Co.

Yarn:

The Fibre Co. Amble (70% Easy-wash Merino wool, 20% Easy-wash alpaca, 10% recycled nylon, 325 m (355 yd) per 100 g hank) in shade Heathland – 3 [3: 3: 4: 4: 5: 5: 5: 6] hanks.

Colors:

Photographs show the garment in the shade Heathland. Choose from any shade of Amble as shown above.

Sizes and measurements:

1 [2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9]
The given sizes are called Sizes 1 [2: 3] and are recommended to fit a chest circumference of: 76-81 [86-91: 97-102: 107-112: 117-122: 127-132: 137-142: 147-152: 157-162] cm (30-32 [34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48: 50-52: 54-56: 58-60: 62-64] in)

Finished chest circumference (at underarm): 83.5 [92: 102.5: 113: 120: 132: 144.5: 151.5: 161.5] cm (33.5 [36.75: 41: 45.25: 48: 52.75: 57.75: 60.5: 64.75] in)
Finished length (from shoulder to hem): 53 [54: 54.5: 55.5: 56: 58.5: 60.5: 63: 63] cm (21 [21.5: 21.75: 22: 22.25: 23.25: 24: 25: 25] in).

Photographs show the garment knit in Size 3 with short sleeves on a model with a chest circumference of 82 cm (32 in).

Needles and notions required:

• 3mm (US 2.5) circular needle in length smaller than finished chest circumference
• 3mm (US 2.5) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
• 3.5mm (US 4) circular needle in length smaller than finished chest circumference (or size to obtain gauge)
• 1 pair 3.5mm (US 4) needles for working the 3-Needle Cast-Off
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders or waste yarn
• Darning needle

Techniques used:

• Short Rows – Wrap and Turn
• Long Tail Cast-On
• Backwards Loop Cast-On
• 3-Needle Cast-Off
• Lace

Notes:

This advanced beginner pattern includes written instructions and charts. For more specs go to the Fanshell Tee pattern page.

You can purchase the items in this kit separately: Fanshell Tee pattern, Amble, and Project Bag from The Fibre Co.