Almost done!
I took Sophia's suggestion and did a 3 needle bind off to attach the straps to each other. I hadn't done a 3 needle bind off previously, so I was surprised at how easy it was. And I even got extra practice in it when I realized that I had bound a back side to a front side. I think I had once quickly looked at the instructions for 3-needle bindoff in my Vogue Knitting book and found them somewhat confusing, so had semi-written it off as something I would never learn. This is the tank pre-finishing. I still have to block it and crochet around the edges - another technique that I have not had the incentive to learn until now. I'm hoping that the straps will be a bit more likely to cover bra straps once I do the edging. This back view of the tank as it is right now suggests to me that a racerback bra would be a no-go. One of these days I have to get around to buying those clear brastraps for my strapless bra. Labels: soleil |
Comments on "Almost done!"
It looks fantastic! (and it seems it will stay warm enough to wear it for awhile yet...)
That turned out really cute (even minus the edging)! I like your hair in those photos too--that's a good cut for you.
looks fantastic. I really love the yarn too
Hey! That looks really good as is; with the crochet edging, it will look fantastic! Like a 3 needle bind off, crochet's a lot easier than it first looks. You'll be "hooked" (ha ha) quickly, I'm sure. ;)
And I agree with your knitty sp, love the cut.
I like the Soleil -- the pattern and the yarn work really well together. But I'm really posting to say that I love your nail polish! Great color; lots of fun; good for summertime. I don't think I could carry it off other than on weekends, but it looks really good on you.
Very cute! I love the three needle bind off. And I've put the pieces together backwards once or twice myself.
I love the three-needle bindoff and use it a lot. However, I'm still crochet-challenged. Go, girl, you can do better than me! But another way I do a similar edging is just to pick up stitches and knit one row, purl one row, then bind off. Gives a neat though not lacey edge and a little more coverage and stability where needed. I just did this in a tank top that I kind of made up the pattern to, and wasn't planning to edge the armholes, but they were rather too deep. Turned out very well.
Anyway, I was posting to say the Soleil looks awesome! I love it! So very summery.
Looks fantastic!!
Looks great! Love your nails :)
your rut busting sock pal
Very nice!!!!
The tank is very flattering on you - I especially like how high it is on the back.
Very nice, the neckline is just the right size (depth???) ie meaning flattering but not showing off all the works. ;)
It looks great!
wow. it looks great lisa.
Very nice job. It looks great on you.
Wonderful work, Lisa! The fit is superb - and so was our meet-up...
we're missing Canada already...