I finished this about a week ago, which was technically past the original deadline, but I’m happy to have a new summer tank to wear. I love participating in Shannon’s knitalongs. I only learned about them a couple of summers ago. It really motivates me to get a project finished in a timely manner. It’s been a bit harder to have as much knitting time with two kiddos, but I’m taking advantage of baby sleep time to knit as much as I can. Knitting and baby cuddling are way more important than household chores, am I right? I used the size 42″ numbers in Togue Pond to get around a 37″ bust because I was working at a smaller gauge using Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece in Spryte. I would have loved to make this in linen like the pattern calls for, but I’m trying to use more of what I have on hand. I spaced out the decreases farther and added some additional ones to get to the size I wanted. I love the clean lines in the shaping on this pattern, and I love the slight hi-lo of the top. I could definitely see myself making another one of these.
Do y’all know about the Summer Sweater Knitalong on Shannon’s blog? It usually starts at the very end of July and goes until the end of September. I can’t wait! I did allow myself to buy some yarn for this one. I plan to make Marshal by Norah Gaughan. I ordered some Cascade 220 Fingering in Olive Oil to make it. In the meantime I have some other projects to keep me busy. More on those soon!
Well done! It looks great on you!
This is a great looking top, the color is just fantastic for you. You did a wonderful job, congrats!
House chores WAY LESS important than baby snuggling! Looks great!
This is great! I love how happy you are in the photos. 🙂
I love the shaping. Looks great!
I’ve been trying to learn how to knit for some time now to no avail. You have done a marvelous job.
Beautiful shaping. Great work!
It’s lovely!
It looks so awesome on you! I love the shaping, the details are fantastic.
Beautiful! I started this one but frogged it…Yours is gorgeous.
Very cute! I like that it has thicker straps. We’re allowed to show bra straps, I know…but it’s nice to know everything’s all covered up.
Is that a stitch marker in your ear? 😀
Yep!
This is beautiful! You did an amazing job. And I love the color you chose!
This Looks Awesome!
So beautiful! I’ve been looking at the tank section of ravelry trying to pick a pattern for some time now, I might have to make this the one! I’ve never used cotton before, but there’s a first time for everything. Thanks for sharing!