Then, I think I could have decreased a few more stitches on the armhole sides so that the shoulder parts don't look so crumbled. Another thing is about the switch of colours. I don't know what I was thinking but I decided to let the positions for the switch be randomly distributed throughout the tank ... instead of aligning them all on one side. Husband said it felt weird as the switch was very abrupt. Now that I look at it, he is right! :P
BUT ... it fits! The armholes are very close-fitting ... which is deliberate as I was afraid that the cotton knit would get stretched out with wear. So, as long as I don't throw it into the machine or hot water, the tank is going to fit well. Have you noticed that I managed to get the stripes match? My only worry was that I didn't have enough yarns of certain colours to do that. It turned out I didn't only have enough ... actually I still have a lot left in certain colours. Maybe I can make a number of coasters from them ... have to check out Cozy Crochet from the library!
I love the slipped stitch i-cord edge ... a very neat finishing. I really wanted to have the i-cord edge continue into the neckline of the back. So, I left the neck stitches on the back and the 6 edge-stitches on the front on holders:
Details:
Pattern: My own
Yarns: Rowan Cotton Glaces leftovers from Old Tiles
Gauge and Needle: 6.5 sts and 9 rows per inch on US2
Start date: 05-07-2006
Finish Date: 06-30-2006
15 comments:
I think it looks fabulous! Major stripey goodness. Congratulations, Agnes.
Wow! It looks great. All of your hard work paid off. Love the stripes!
It turned out so nice - beautiful!
What a wonderful way to use up leftovers! It looks great.
Wow Agnes! That's very cute. I didn't even notice the mid-row color changes until you pointed them out.
Now you can wear it under the Old Tile cardigan or a very BRIGHT look. :D
It looks great. I envy the way you know what color stripes will look good next to what other color stripes. And how to do the size of the stripes so it looks random but planned.
wow, it looks really good! there must have been a billion ends to weave in. but it looks really good on you - glad it fits well too. and yea, it sounds like coasters would be a fun idea to get rid of the rest of the leftovers. =)
Wow, that's a lot of stripes! I thought my striped baby sweater had a lot of ends to weave in but I think you win that contest. It looks really good and it's even better that it fits!
Great job, Agnes! You're so good about matching up the stripes. It takes a strong mind to weave in so many ends. ;-)
joy
It's adorable Agnes! The I-cord edging works perfectly! Nice job!
It's a pretty vest, Agnes! The colourful stripes go so well together. My fave colour is that orange you used to do the edging with.
A lovely vest! And the best of all it's a good use of resources, yay!
Your leftover vest turned out great. It's a great way to use up that extra yarn!
It looks fabulous! And I like that the yarns change randomly instead of at the side. It gives it more energy! It is beautiful! You did such a nice job putting the colors together.
It looks great!
Man, that's a lot of ends to weave in. Now that's what I call endurance =)
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