Summer tank!
Pattern: Coachella by Fathom Harvill from the Summer 2007 knitty.com
Yarn: K1C2's 2nd Time Cotton (100% cotton 75% cotton, 25% acrylic - thanks Jess! - recycled from textile waste)
Needles: Knitpicks Options, 9 for the body, 7's for the neckline and hem
Started: ~ June 20, 2007
Finished: July 28, 2007
Racerback!
Comments: I like this tank, but I'm not completely in love with it. The neckline is too low, but I have a nice tank to wear under it and I'm happy with how it looks with the tank. The armholes sometimes dig into my arms, but I think really that's just a reminder to have better posture, because when I sit up straight it doesn't hurt. It's a little heavy (100% cotton, what did I expect?), but I like how it hangs and doesn't ride up. It's the perfect length. Hmm... why do I not love this tank? Not sure, but hopefully it will grow on me :)
Posted by Sarah at August 1, 2007 11:47 AM | in: Finished Objects | Permalinkwell, I think it looks cute! I actually just ordered some yarn to make one, after you introduced me to the pattern at meetup!! YAY! Actually, the yarn I picked may end up being a hideous choice, but it was marked down at LEAST 60% at knit happens online, so I thought, "why not?!!?!?!" Perhaps my drought is over? Let's hope. Anyway, CUTE TANK!
Posted by: Lara on August 1, 2007 12:09 PMIt's cute! I like it. :)
[btw, the k1c2 2nd time cotton I have is only 75% cotton, 25% acrylic. did they make it 100% cotton in the past? ]
Posted by: jess on August 1, 2007 12:47 PMI like it! I think it looks good with the tank underneath too. Great job, Sarah!
Posted by: Lolly on August 1, 2007 12:52 PMJess is right - it is 75% cotton 25% acrylic! Just goes to show how well I read my yarn labels :)
Thanks Jess!
I love mine! I added a couple of rows of the twisted stockinette around the armholes and it gives me enough overage that I can wear a bra.... Yours looks good!
Posted by: Carol on August 1, 2007 06:48 PMwow, it looks fantastic! the neckline drapes really nicely. (you know, if you were feeling daring you could go sans tank...) I hope it grows on you too. it's really cute!
Posted by: ann on August 2, 2007 09:16 AMI think it looks really nice...I hope you fall in love...sometimes it takes a couple times wearing it...the tank is uber cute underneath!
Posted by: heather on August 7, 2007 02:08 PMThat's adorable! I hope it does grow on you, you did a great job.
Posted by: Emilee on August 9, 2007 12:58 AMLove the tank - do you think it would work as a halter rather than a racerback?
Posted by: Barbara on August 12, 2007 08:48 AM