to this.
Basically, I got a bit fed up with frogging and re-knitting the top. I know my gauge was a bit off, so I did the maths and adjusted the stitch count. But it was still too big - like 3 inches too big. After the second rip, I decided to cut my losses and made it into a strappy tank instead. I've crocheted some straps which I will attach it properly and sew up the last few ends. Overall, I'm pleased with it. Pattern notes:
Pattern : Lotus Blossom Tank, Interweave Knits Summer 06 ("some modifications")
Yarn: Rowan Linen drape in Reed shade 845. (A friend described it as "washed out & murky", but I like it!) 4 balls used.
On other news, I have been going a bit mad with the stash enhancement. I got a whole bunch of stuff at Get knitted (which I will have to show at another time - there was loads!!!!) and recently, even more stuff at Celticove.
Here's the close up, - Rowan All Seasons cotton in Misty shade 170 (14 balls -something for hubby), Mocha choc 212 (12 balls - something for me!) and Blackcurrant shade 211 (5 balls - something for Keira) and Rowan Wool Cotton August in shade 253 (10 balls - something from Rowan 40 for me I think!)
Here's the mountainous shot. Question, where am I going to hide this from hubby?!!
Other news, I received my new Rowan mag on Saturday. Totally out of the blue and I was very impressed with the new collection. There's loads of this which I would make (hence stash acquisition!). On my shortlist:
Dew
Eva
Cobweb
Sorrel
Anna socks (although I think I need to be a whole lot taller and have skinny legs - otherwise I'll look like I have stumps!)
Sadie
Kay
Juno (the cost of 17 balls ofwool cotton would be off putting for this!)
Pampas
Check it out here at
Rowan
4 comments:
O_M_G!!!!!
So much stash enhancement! We really must have a stash show when I get back and get organised...
Top looks fab. I'm jealous you fit Rowan patterns. And I hate sizing them upwards, it's too depressing.
Love the ASC, but sadly have way too much of my own, so am holding off til the Liberty Jan sale. I might even go to the preview evening of the Jan sale (I'm a liberty club card holder, after all...)
that top looks lovely. I quite liked the one in the mag but it looked kinda, hmm stiff? but yours looks lovely. I have some linen drape (though I hated trying to knit with it) perhaps I should give it a try.
I much prefer your strappy version. It looks great on you.
Hmmmm hiding places... can't think of any he wouldn't find. You'll just have to knit faster and hide the results.
I love your Tank! I am a bit stuck on the shoulder portion of mine too, your solution looks great and I may use it myself.
I really like your Prairie Tunic. Could you just thread a pretty ribbon through the eyelets (are they eyelets?) at about waist level for a little more of a fitted look?
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