tie back shell: take two

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I started Connie Chang Chinchio’s Tie Back Shell (Knit 1 Spring/Summer 2009) for the second time today. The shell looks like one of my old favorite lace pullovers that got caught on something and ripped last year. I’ve been thinking I’d like to make something to replace it and when I saw Connie’s design I knew it was the one.
I started out with some eggplant Louet Linen because I love the way my Lacy Skirt with Bows works with the lace. It’s got great body and washes up beautifully – nice and open without any pressing.

tie back shell swatch

I washed the swatch and dried it a bit in the dryer. I know the final product would have fluffed up more. When I went to make the center bow/band though the yarn looked terrible. It just wasn’t a good fit.
I was ready to ditch the project for something else with the linen (I really have an itch to use the linen) when katrinkles’ finished Tie Back Shell came up on my friend activity this morning on Ravelry. Her project did me in and I had to find another yarn to use for it. (click through if you didn’t – her project is really beautiful).
I went for Classic Elite Bam Boo this time. It’s been in my stash for 3? years and the color is a great fit – black will be so veratile. I already have a skirt picked out to wear with it for the FO pics. I know, I’m getting ahead.
Tie Back Shell: Take 2

I’m more convinced this yarn is a better choice. It’s closer in density to the original yarn, although the Samoa has some microfiber to keep its shape better. If the design used a lot of ribbing I wouldn’t have picked it (the bamboo would never hold its shape) but since the bulk of this is lace and stockinette I think I may be able to squeak by.
Of course, I need to get through 70 inches of 1×1 ribbing for the tie before I can move ahead. Good times.

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18 thoughts on “tie back shell: take two”

  1. I cast on for the Tie-Back Shell this morning using a pale blue microfiber yarn. I’m making it for my daughter-in-law for her birthday in August. The pattern is lovely, and I think she’ll really like it. I knew it was meant to be when I got guage with the recommended needles on the first try; that NEVER happens!

  2. I thought for sure the linen would win out over the pattern, but I see what you mean with katrinkle’s top. It’s really beautiful and I should knit this pattern, too! :) I think black will be a great color for this. I hope the 70 inches (cringe) goes by quickly!

  3. I know, I know! 70 inches of ribbing is no fun for anyone. Sorry about that 😉
    That eggplant linen is *gorgeous*. I can’t wait to see what project you make with it. In fact, I’m thinking of getting some of that color now. Of course, if I had my way, all of my projects would be in linen. It’s so crisp.

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