Yes, I’m still crocheting like mad! Over the holiday weekend, I finished my Abalone Shell (by Kira Dulaney, published in Interweave Crochet, Spring 2010). I had bought this yarn at a great price quite a while back. It was space-dyed, and I wasn’t sure what I’d do with it… and when I saw this pattern, I just KNEW the yarn was meant for it. My friend Larina had rolled the yarn into balls for me. I made some decreases after the bust on the shell, which actually made it gap a bit funny on the sides, but I still love it!
Original hank of yarn purchased
- Yarn after Larina rolled it into balls for me
My abalone shell
I also just finished my Mei-Mei crochet jacket (by Doris Chan, Every Day Crochet). This yarn was a gift from my friend Adrienne.
My Mei-Mei bolero
I’ve got a few works in progress – so there will be more to come!
Life of the Lintee Bean 
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Do you sell your work Lynette?
Goodness, no, Lillian!
I will leave that up to talented people like you!!!
I love the abalone shell! Great work by you and beautiful yarn choice! Good job!
Thanks Emily!
Hi, I’am making the abalone shell, having trouble with instructions, do I keep working right front another 7 1/2 ins. for back, as the back stopped at 78 sts. for size 41-1/2″ with no shoulders sts. would appricate your help.
thanks
Hi Emily!
Errata for the abalone shell pattern is here:
http://www.interweavecrochet.com/corrections10.asp
My project notes are here:
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/lynetteack/abalone-shell
(You have to be a member of ravelry.com to access.)
I did 31 rows total above the lace portion.
Hope that helps,
Lynette