Pattern: Retro Ribby Twinset Tank from Knitting Lingerie Style by Joan McGowan-Michael
Size: 34 1/2" finished chest
Yarn: About 4 balls Laines Du Nord Giunco (100% superwash merino) in color 512 (on sale at WEBS for $2.99 a ball)
Modifications: I made the body 1" longer (2" would have been better). The pattern called for making the center band that gathers the bust together twelve stitches long. I ended up making mine 36 stitches long just to reach around the center part of the bust. Also, the straps ended up being about 2" too long for me, so I sewed them in place inside the back and cut off the excess (we'll see if it's true that wool won't unravel when cut).
Other thoughts: If you decide to knit this, bear in mind that the bodice is very stretchy. I would recommend knitting it with about 3 inches of negative ease. Mine has about 1" of negative ease, and it is pretty loose. I'm a little afraid to bend over while wearing it. I am considering knitting this again in a solid color. I like the variegation, but I think a solid color would show off the gathering at the bust better and be more versatile. (Note how the slight pooling at the waist makes a sort of faux belt. I generally don't mind pooling, because I think it is fun to watch the weird shapes that emerge--it's like looking for pictures in the clouds.)
16 comments:
So pretty! It must be great to make actual FO's. What a concept!
Lovely! From the picture, it looks like it fits great. The little strip of variegation that looks like a belt cracks me up :) Perfect placement!
I totally thought it was a picture of what you were GOING to do from a pattern! That looks great!
Also ditto 5elementknitr.
I like the pooling and would also like to see a solid color- some sort of green perhaps- olive but not too drab.
It looks great on you! I love the pooling on the waist, it's a great detail :) I'd really like to see this tank in the mods you mentioned.
Also- re: uber's post.
You may begin to get back at your children by the end of 1st grade. As a teacher, that's when I start. (just kidding... sort of.
Things like- them: My finger hurts. Me: Do I look like a doctor? Them: My tooth is loose. Me: What do you want me to do about it.- work at an early age- especially for the whiny sorts. I leave the nice kids alone mostly.
Also- speaking of household grossness and kids... a 3rd grader was yakking in a garbage can in my class one day and not having any kids of my own, I asked the class what I should do. They said "HOLD HER HAIR BACK!" I did but when she finished (she was fine) she said "You were a little late."
It looks fabulous on you! Very nice. :)
Very cute! Looks nice on you---great job!
Yeah, I thought that was the pattern pic too! Now I must hate you because you look like a model....There is no way I could wear that, nursing four kids = NEED BRA. 24/7
Damn! I wish I was still built like you. The fit is great and the colors are wonderful.
I love it...You should wear it the next time the knitting group meets.
This really fits very well. Looks professional.
BTW I have been meaning to tell you how much I like your Yarnhog handle.
Very, very pretty. But superwash wool WILL ravel, not felt.
WOW, va va va VOOM!! Looks so great, nice work!
That is so pretty. Like I've said, I live vicariously though you knitters.
Brilliant. It looks great on too.
it does totally look like a belt at the waist. that's great!
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