Texture Shell
Otherwise known as, "The Adventures of Little Big-Head"
I am really fond of this one, though a high boat neck isn't exactly the most flattering thing in the world for a busty girl like me. I like the sweet little details, though - particularly the way the cables continue into the hem and cross at the turning row. It works both ways - under a jacket at the office, or on its own after hours, accessorized only with skin.
Pattern: My own (pattern available someday)
Yarn: Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy, in color 4 (White Beach)
Yardage: 3.5 50 gram balls (about 525 yards)
Yarn Source: All About Yarn
Needles: 3.25mm (US 3) Addi Turbo circular needles
Gauge: 6 st/inch over basket weave pattern
Modifications: --
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Stay tuned for the first installment of Unraveling this afternoon!
Comments
Yowza! I've been lurking for the past few weeks, but when I saw this I just had to de-lurk and say that it stunning! You truly do amazing work!
Posted by: kelly | May 9, 2006 02:11 PM
Wow! That is one lovely shell. And you're right, I particularly like how the cables work into the hem.
Posted by: Dena | May 9, 2006 02:12 PM
I am kinda busty too, (I always wonder what busty girls do for low-back underthings??) but I love how it shows off how toned your back is! Plus, boat necks are so pretty.
SO NICE.
Posted by: meg | May 9, 2006 02:21 PM
It's beautiful!!!
Posted by: Scout | May 9, 2006 02:22 PM
Beautiful! You've got such an amazing eye!
Posted by: Cara | May 9, 2006 02:22 PM
Absolutely stunning! It's very flattering on you, and I can't wait to see the pattern.
Posted by: Bee | May 9, 2006 02:28 PM
It's gorgeous! The low-v in the back is very sexy as well (another reason why this wouldn't work for busty gals.. how would we hold up our girlies?)
Posted by: Angela | May 9, 2006 02:34 PM
Lovely! I just adore those cables! I also saw pictures of it over on Saun Shine. :) So sad I missed MDSW, being a Baltimore girl & all . . .
Posted by: Rebeca | May 9, 2006 02:36 PM
Wow! It's really stunning! I really can't wait for a pattern for this one!
Posted by: Leah | May 9, 2006 02:37 PM
Beautiful and lovely! I really like the back. Great job!
Posted by: mari | May 9, 2006 02:38 PM
It looks lovely! That cable detail is neat. :)
Posted by: Andrea | May 9, 2006 02:39 PM
That is one fantastic top. Please publish the pattern! Very sexy!
Posted by: Jennifer | May 9, 2006 02:42 PM
eunny!
It's really spectacular. Very flattering I think! I love the back.
Posted by: heather | May 9, 2006 02:44 PM
this is VERY VERY VERY NICE......perfect for a night out or a fancy event. :)
Posted by: Jen da Purse-Ho | May 9, 2006 02:44 PM
this is VERY VERY VERY NICE......perfect for a night out or a fancy event. :)
Posted by: Jen da Purse-Ho | May 9, 2006 02:45 PM
Lovely!
Posted by: Alison | May 9, 2006 02:46 PM
Wow. That's just beautiful!
Posted by: susan | May 9, 2006 02:46 PM
very lovely indeed! Id be scared of wearing it, but I would be tempted to knit it for the cabling detail alone
Posted by: yahaira | May 9, 2006 02:49 PM
very lovely indeed! Id be scared of wearing it, but I would be tempted to knit it for the cabling detail alone
Posted by: yahaira | May 9, 2006 02:49 PM
very lovely indeed! Id be scared of wearing it, but I would be tempted to knit it for the cabling detail alone
Posted by: yahaira | May 9, 2006 02:50 PM
Oh, it's LOVELY. Being a busty gal myself, I am not sure if I could pull it off, but you look stunning in it. Your knitting is an inspiration, and always makes me crave needles and yarn in my hands here at work. Oh, and it was awesome seeing your name in the current IK issue!
Posted by: Sarah | May 9, 2006 02:51 PM
Wow, what a sexy and great fitting top! I love the boatneck! The hem is gorgeous! You amaze me!
Posted by: Evelyn | May 9, 2006 02:51 PM
Very elegant and beautiful!
Posted by: Jennifer | May 9, 2006 02:51 PM
Wow - that is GORGEOUS! You done good!
Posted by: Jen | May 9, 2006 02:52 PM
Ooh la la! very noich!
Posted by: mimsie | May 9, 2006 02:56 PM
lovely! it looks great on you...a tres sexy knitted top - betcha this would be a shoo-in for the "sexy knitters club." i, for one, will be awaiting the official release of the pattern :)
Posted by: jess | May 9, 2006 02:56 PM
I love how it turned out. I'm rather busty too so I agree on the boatneck. A rather subtle drapey neck would be fantastic too.
Posted by: Nancy | May 9, 2006 03:07 PM
Oh my. That turned out just lovely. Soooooooo, how long exactly before the pattern is available???? ;->
Posted by: knittingnurse | May 9, 2006 03:08 PM
Two thumbs up! Do the boatneck and the tight armscyes prevent the shoulder "sleeves" (not really sleeves or straps, but you know what I mean) from falling down?
Posted by: June | May 9, 2006 03:09 PM
love it! the details are what makes this one sing. i'm a big fan of wearable knits and this one -- as you said -- does double duty in the office or out on the town.
it's wonderful.
Posted by: jody | May 9, 2006 03:20 PM
Stunning! You are a talented designer.
Posted by: Chery | May 9, 2006 03:22 PM
Gorgeous! I absolutely love the back! You look beautiful in it!
Posted by: Annie | May 9, 2006 03:23 PM
Wow! Beautiful!
Posted by: bunchkin | May 9, 2006 03:24 PM
That is one lovely top. Can't wait for the pattern - free or for sale, I must have it!
Posted by: Carrie | May 9, 2006 03:26 PM
This is very pretty! You'll have enough of your own patterns to publish a book soon at this rate!
Posted by: Heide | May 9, 2006 03:35 PM
it's really incredible, it's so beautifull
Posted by: Sand354 | May 9, 2006 03:38 PM
oh it looks beautiful! i love the back! is it high enough that you can still wear a bra?
ps - i'm the one that emailed you yesterday! thanks for the response!
Posted by: mai | May 9, 2006 03:42 PM
That's a beautiful knit! You clearly have a gift for design and detail. I'm eager for the pattern to come out!
Posted by: Mary | May 9, 2006 03:52 PM
Wow! Stunning!
Posted by: Gina | May 9, 2006 03:55 PM
Gorgeous. I really love the style and details. It's such a great piece and it looks wonderful on you.
Posted by: Stephanie | May 9, 2006 04:02 PM
Wow, another lovely creation, simply yet elegant.
Posted by: Jeanette | May 9, 2006 04:16 PM
Beautiful sweater, Eunny!!!
Posted by: grumperina | May 9, 2006 04:27 PM
Oh my, I love it! Hope you won't wait to long to put up the pattern! I would love to knit it, though I might the back a bit more similar to the front. I don't have much to go on the front so boat necks are super for me!
By the way, I recently finished a Deep V Argyle vest and posted a picture on my blog (both of the vest bloking -a few days back- and of me wearing the vest). I'm in love with your patterns! Keep writing them please, I'm among the first ones to buy them!
Love!
Posted by: Emily | May 9, 2006 04:30 PM
Very flattering, well done!
Posted by: Monica | May 9, 2006 04:31 PM
Love that gorgeous dip down the back.
Posted by: erin | May 9, 2006 04:37 PM
Fabulous job! You do such lovely work and design so well.
Posted by: Vera | May 9, 2006 04:40 PM
you look absolutely amazing!! gorgeous summer top. i want one!!
Posted by: blossom | May 9, 2006 04:44 PM
It is fabulous! Can't wait for this pattern. I'm a busty gal, too, and I was wondering what you did about the "support."
Posted by: Crystal | May 9, 2006 05:04 PM
It is fabulous! Can't wait for this pattern. I'm a busty gal, too, and I was wondering what you did about the "support."
Posted by: Crystal | May 9, 2006 05:10 PM
simply stunning. i love how you dropped the back, it's just gorgeous.
Posted by: margaux | May 9, 2006 05:12 PM
Oh it's beautiful! What an amazing picture. Great job!
Posted by: Foxylady | May 9, 2006 05:20 PM
dang, girl! you could really do some damage in an outfit like that! *note to self*
Posted by: keohinani | May 9, 2006 05:29 PM
I know you don't need my comment but I just have to say WOW - you did it again. Beautiful sweater - it's just perfect on you. And love your new banner. :)
Posted by: Laura | May 9, 2006 05:31 PM
That's, that's....
What's the word I'm looking for?
That's PHENOMENAL!
Once again, I can't wait to buy the pattern. It's beautiful on you.
Posted by: Kimberly | May 9, 2006 06:06 PM
I love it!! Amazing.
Posted by: Anna | May 9, 2006 06:08 PM
That looks absolutely wonderful! Congratulations!
Posted by: Mari | May 9, 2006 06:22 PM
WOW, it really turned out beautifully. I really do hope you decied to offer the pattern.
Posted by: kitty kitty | May 9, 2006 07:10 PM
Amazing! and it looks great on you also
Posted by: melissa | May 9, 2006 07:19 PM
It is absolutely gorgeous! The stitch pattern is fabulous!
Posted by: Michelle | May 9, 2006 08:13 PM
Great job -- it looks fabulous!
Posted by: Caren | May 9, 2006 08:14 PM
Gorgeous!! And it looks fabulous on you!!!
Posted by: Melissa | May 9, 2006 08:37 PM
it's sassy yet classy. such great work.
Posted by: carrie m | May 9, 2006 08:58 PM
Been anticipating this knit and was it worth the wait! Absolutely gorgeous work and the back is so sexy!!!
Posted by: lyn | May 9, 2006 09:08 PM
Love it!
Posted by: Liz | May 9, 2006 09:10 PM
Stunning! I love the braided cable so much.
Please oh please do this as a pattern! I have the perfect yarn for it and haaaave to make it.
HAAAAVE to.
Posted by: frecklegirl jess | May 9, 2006 09:13 PM
I've never seen anything like that before, i love the details, especially that miter and the cables. It's such a beautiful design.
Posted by: natalie | May 9, 2006 09:55 PM
Eunny, that is fabulous! To think that you designed all that and then KNIT it is simply amazing!
How much time a day do you spending knitting? That seemed to go pretty fast.
Posted by: Kyla | May 9, 2006 10:03 PM
Well done Eunny! Actually the boat neck suits you quite well, and that back is so elegant. The whole outfit is tasteful.
Posted by: Carin | May 9, 2006 10:08 PM
Beautiful, as always!!
Posted by: --Deb | May 9, 2006 10:09 PM
Looks great!
Posted by: Mandy | May 9, 2006 10:36 PM
Okay, when did you whip that one out? It is amazing! Looks terrific on you.
Posted by: Barb | May 9, 2006 11:56 PM
Super cute! I'd make that if/when a pattern appears. So chic!
Posted by: Nadia | May 9, 2006 11:58 PM
Looks great, Eunny. It was fun to see this come together! :)
Posted by: Lolly | May 10, 2006 12:00 AM
What a gorgeous top. I love it. It is hard trying to knit things to fit in with your bust size. I too am on the larger size, but at least you have a good figure to go with it. I have the spare tyre look, so I just look dumpy. Cannot wait to see a pattern for it when it becomes available. How clever you are.
Posted by: Sue | May 10, 2006 03:11 AM
Oh Eunny, it's lovely! :-)
Posted by: terhi | May 10, 2006 04:26 AM
That's HOT! You look absolutely great!
My dad would probably get a heart attack if I wear something like that ;p
Posted by: yuvee | May 10, 2006 04:37 AM
Stunning! You look so fantastic and the design is awesome! Very beautiful pattern.
I'm also really curious how it works with a bra, being quite busty myself and could not even imagine going without (damn that gravity!).
Posted by: Katarina | May 10, 2006 05:05 AM
Stunning! You look so fantastic and the design is awesome! Very beautiful pattern.
I'm also really curious how it works with a bra, being quite busty myself and could not even imagine going without (damn that gravity!).
Posted by: Katarina | May 10, 2006 05:06 AM
Stunning! You look so fantastic and the design is awesome! Very beautiful pattern.
I'm also really curious how it works with a bra, being quite busty myself and could not even imagine going without (damn that gravity!).
Posted by: Katarina | May 10, 2006 05:08 AM
Oooops! Sorry about triple posting, I don't know why that happened!
Posted by: Katarina | May 10, 2006 05:10 AM
Beautiful! I love the back, very sexy.
Posted by: uhoava gnu | May 10, 2006 08:51 AM
Sorry to quote Paris Hilton but "That's hot!"
Posted by: Shana | May 10, 2006 09:28 AM
Beautiful! I can't wait to buy the pattern! It looks fun to knit, and even more fun to wear.
Posted by: Liane | May 10, 2006 09:55 AM
Lovely! I'm officially in line to by that pattern!
Posted by: lisa | May 10, 2006 10:12 AM
I saw a pic of your shell being modeled at MDSW over on Saun's blog. It's amazing and you are a phenomenal knitter/designer. (and fast too)
Posted by: E to the M | May 10, 2006 10:12 AM
That is a great top and don't worry I don't think that anyone is going to look at that on you and say that it is unflattering.
Posted by: Cheri | May 10, 2006 10:15 AM
It's a lovely top... but what are you wearing for a bra. Enquiring minds want to find something like it. :)
Posted by: chialea | May 10, 2006 10:26 AM
It's a lovely top... but what are you wearing for a bra? Enquiring minds want to find something like it. :)
Posted by: chialea | May 10, 2006 10:29 AM
this is really fabulous. you were right--incindiary. i'm a big fan of this site. you do amazing work. keep it up!
Posted by: Karlie | May 10, 2006 10:30 AM
Eunny, Your talent is genius in category. That top is awesome. Your technical skills are exemplary. I can't wait to see what you design next!
Posted by: Leslie | May 10, 2006 11:02 AM
Wow. That is the first knit item I have ever seen that is both classy and sexy. You did a great job with it. That's the kind of "leave something to the imagination" top that would drive any man crazy.
You rawk! Love it! :D
Posted by: KnittyOtter | May 10, 2006 11:40 AM
I think it's stunning. The details are so charming and the back is just fantastic. I don't think it's unflattering at all, rather that it fits well and is striking.
How many adjectives can I say that mean "fabulous!"?
Posted by: AmyH | May 10, 2006 12:34 PM
I think the boatneck looks fine on a 'busty' girl like you. My question is this? What kind of a bra do you wear with it? Being busty myself, anything cut down the back makes the bra issue a real conundrum. And the world is not ready for me without a bra. BTDT and caused a man to walk into a pole in a bank parking lot circa 1982.
Thank you thank you thank you Miss Eunny for having some style! I am constantly amazed at the number of women who have these marvelous gifts and can make AnYThInG! yet go around looking like a dumpy mop woman. Could be the midwest,but knitters, you must step up to the plate and embrace and accent your own beauty. Low self esteem is VERY unappealing as a personality trait. This girl is on the right track. And bless her soul for it. Youth is definitely not wasted on her.
Posted by: Kate | May 10, 2006 12:51 PM
The sweater is gorgeous. I love the boatneck on you, and this is coming from a busty girl myself! I think that boatnecks are flattering to bustier figures because it draws the eye up to the shoulders and gives a "lift" overall. Beautiful job! Can't wait for the pattern!
Posted by: Faith Fiberflash | May 10, 2006 12:51 PM
You do beautiful work :o)
Posted by: Jess | May 10, 2006 01:10 PM
Incendiary, indeed! I love it, and I think the boatneck looks great. You can count on me buying this pattern when it is available. :)
Posted by: Laura | May 10, 2006 02:44 PM
Another fabulous project. I just wanted to take a moment to say how much I enjoy your blog. It's really top notch. You do amazing work and are a great teacher. I love all your tutorials and explanations. Thanks for enriching this knitters life!
Posted by: Allison | May 10, 2006 07:13 PM
OOooooh, nice, really nice knitting! My favorite part? How the back curves and hugs the backbones - pretty nifty knitting there. And the patterning is wonderful. (ps - I take hand-me-downs in this case...:))
Posted by: Terry | May 10, 2006 09:54 PM
Beautiful...simply beautiful!!
It was great seeing you & getting to talk to you at Clydes (even over the loud misic)
Posted by: Eilene | May 10, 2006 10:52 PM
That is absolutely stunning. I too have been lurking to see what it would look like. Breath taking I tell ya! That deep plunge in the back is so sexy yet sophisticated.
Shima
Posted by: Shima | May 11, 2006 12:05 AM
Wow! Gorgeous - and I think the boat neckline totally works. Beautiful job, as usual.
Posted by: Elizabeth | May 11, 2006 08:36 AM
Wow!! You look beautiful in that!!! Wow!! That's the only thing that I can type!! Wow!!
Posted by: Heather | May 11, 2006 10:12 AM
So elegant. Amazing as always Eunny !
Posted by: Mariss | May 12, 2006 01:10 PM
Gorgeous!! But what the heck do you wear under it??
Posted by: Sarah | May 12, 2006 02:37 PM
Wow - stunning, and elegant!
Posted by: lynda | May 15, 2006 02:15 PM
gorgeous!
please keep us posted on the pattern availability!
Posted by: artemis | May 17, 2006 06:25 PM
Wow, I can't believe how awful you look in that. Really unflattering. Basically, you look short, fat and stumpy.
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