I love it when a plan comes together.
Well, the vogue tank is done. I really like the color.
I varied my pose this time. No really!
Notes about this sweater:
1) I shortened the body (I always have to do this because I have a short torso).
2) I really really like this yarn (Takhi Cotton Classic) - it is mercerized, and really smooth.
3) I used a cable edge (slip the first stitch of each row) and it made the armholes and straps curl under in a way that made me happy!
4) The selvedge problem seems somehow to have worked itself out, either in the sewing or blocking. Not sure why, but the seams are okay - not perfect, but what is?
Here's a close-up of the front straps.
Lace!
The lace top has come out the right size, finally, and is on it's way! I've memorized the pattern, so it's really fun now.
I didn't use to use stitch markers with lace patterns, maybe I thought I was too advanced or some BS like that. I'll tell you though, they have made both this pattern and Mon Petit Chou much easier to knit! That'll teach me to be a smartie-pants. ;-)
Southern Knit-Bloggers
So you may see I'm part of the Southern webring. Well, those of you who know me know I don't live in the South yet, so you must think, "How cheeky!" (OK, maybe you would only think that if you were British.) Anyway, we are moving to Georgia at the end of the year, so Rachel said I could join up. Cool!
Comments
The vogue tank looks gorgeous, congratulations!
Posted by: Marta | July 27, 2004 03:25 AM
Wowsa! The Vogue tank looks great! I'm actually wearing mine today at work. Great job, and the color is really nice.
Your lace looks great too! And as for moving to Georgia: go Dawgs! Sic em'! Woof Woof Woof....you'll get used to that once you move down here. ;)
Posted by: Carrie | July 27, 2004 06:06 AM
Love the vogue tank and the lace from IK - it all looks great. Isn't the Tahki Cotton Classic nice? That's what I'm using for my Fiesta Tea Set. Totally fun.
Posted by: Julia | July 27, 2004 01:03 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE the vogue tank!! It looks so great on you. Is that a tattoo I see the edge of on your right arm? Or is it a bruise? If the former, my husband would say wowzers as he loves a girl with a tat. If the latter, I would say be careful running through the woods as those tree limbs can be dangerous! :) If it is neither, then ignore this comment!!
Your comment about the Southern Knitters ring cracked me up!! I'm sure the ring police aren't going to arrest you anytime soon. And as far as being cheeky, well, the cheekier the better I always say! Not really, but I'd have let you in even if you once lived near Oklahoma, or just knew all the words to the musical. We run a lax ship around here.
Posted by: Rachel | July 27, 2004 01:28 PM
Your Vogue tank looks great!
Posted by: Clara | July 27, 2004 05:44 PM
WOW, Jenny! Your top is STUNNING, as are you wearing it. Good thing I don't live near you, or I'd be raiding your closet, missy!
Posted by: Becky | July 28, 2004 01:27 PM
Your Vogue tank looks great. Love the color. Was that hard to do?
Posted by: Eilene | July 28, 2004 04:18 PM
I will be so interested to see your finished VT. I have finished mine, I only need to block it. Recommendation-knit one row fewer at the end of the picot edging before turning back to seam. My armholes look great that way, but my neck is flipping forward slightly. And I don't love the yarn, so I will probably make another. Let me know how you like the yarn you are using. BTW-great blog!
Posted by: Teresa C | August 5, 2004 03:28 PM