Evening Shell by Wenlan Chia - more stashbusting!

[Rinoa1024]

This project was birthed when I saw a cute tunic-length version of Wenlan Chia's Evening Shell on Ravelry knit out of three skeins of Wool-ease Thick & Quick in taupe.  I had the exact same color and amount of that yarn in stash that I had no idea what to do with until I saw that project.  Happy coincidence.    Unfortunately, I ended up using only two skeins!  Now I have yet another leftover skein of yarn that I need to find a project for. 





This is the first sweater I've knit.  I usually knit scarves and hats because I figure I can wear them with more outfits than a sweater and they knit up fast.  I have no idea how else to style this other than over a t-shirt and leggings/tight jeans.   

[Lady Pistola]

That looks fantastic! It looks super professional!!! It would look way cute with a long sleeved white tee under it....you know, when the weather gets cooler!

[Zombie_Queen]

I love it! You did a great job

[madidancer121]

LOVE IT! Great job!

[SpookyPooky]

I want this!

[lovesclutter]

I would try to replicate the cable in fingerless gloves with the extra skein, that is if I could even knit. This is very attractive and looks great on you.

[LimeRiot]

I love this! It really looks fantastic on you. The fit is flattering and interesting at the same time. Great work!! Definitely going to have to track down this pattern. I hate knitting sleeves so this would be a great one for me .

[Rinoa1024]

Thanks for the wonderful feedback everyone!  I'm glad people think this looks good.  I was a little worried that I couldn't pull off wearing such a bulky knit.  

I love this! It really looks fantastic on you. The fit is flattering and interesting at the same time. Great work!! Definitely going to have to track down this pattern. I hate knitting sleeves so this would be a great one for me .

You should definitely knit it!  It only took about 5 days of knitting so it doubles as an instant gratification project too.  The pattern is in the book Twinkle's Big City Knits.  One warning though, the cable directions for this pattern are a little wonky, so make sure you look up errata too (I used this Ravelry user's notes.)

[dawn0684]

That looks awesome, I want one!  I especially love the cabling on the front.

[fluffybaka]

Great job!  I love the way the cable came out.  You could use the lonely skein to make a matching hat or cowl, maybe?