Here's the latest version of the Berroco Shell pattern I've used several times. I did this in Party yarn by Crystal Palace. This was a (successful, I think) experiment in sizing, as I used a Small for the Back, and a Large for the Front. I like the fit very much, and I used single crochet around the armholes for a more covered-up look than the pattern, and also to tighten them a little. Here's a side view of the shell.
The finishing on this went pretty smoothly last night, except I seem to have to sew the first seam on every sweater lately so that one right side and one wrong side face out. This was not a fun yarn to rip out either. It slides nicely, but it's hard to tell where it goes. Just a little more care and patience would probably work wonders, both in knitting and in life in general.
3 comments:
I've done the same thing with sewing patterns (used two sizes), but back then I needed more room in the back than the front. It's a technique that I had great success with. That shell fits you perfectly!
Thanks Gaile! I'm much more intrepid about changes to sewing patterns, but I'm getting braver with the knitting ones too.
I love this shell. It's the best yet; the fit is perfection.
More please!
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