Posts filed under 'Chevron Rib Tank'
As promised, here are the FO shots and specs of the Chevron Rib Tank.
Pattern: Chevron Rib Tank designed by Anne Budd. Available for free on Interweave Press’ web site.
Yarn: Blue Sky Organic Cotton in Aloe. Bought from Jimmy Beans Wool. 2.5 balls.
Needles: Denise interchangables size 8
Started: May 20, 2005
Finished: May 27, 2005
I did end up washing it in the washing machine. I nearly cried when I took it out. It looked like the washing machine made it a little bit fuzzy, even after I put it in a lingerie bag. The washer at my apartment sucks. I don’t think the delicate cycle really is delicate agitation. I think it’s just cold. grrrr. I blocked it dry and it seemed to be okay after it dried. whew! Click here for a view of the back.
Still seaming my Chai Pullover. Man, this is going to take forever, I think! Hoping to get that done in the next couple of days.
June 6th, 2005
The final touches have been put on my Chevron Rib Tank! I couldn’t wait to try it on. So here is a “wonderful” shot of me wearing it in the bathroom mirror. This is pre-blocked. It so needs blocking, so I will do that and get and official picture of both the front and back up for you when it is finished blocking.
I really like it! It’s big, though. Made the medium, which is supposed to be for those with a 37 1/2 inch bust. I’m a 36, so I kind of knew going in that it might be a bit big. Also, I have a really long waist, so it seems a little bit cropped in the back. Maybe it’s supposed to be like that, though. Regardless, I kind of like the effect.
The yarn label says to wash in washing machine on gentle and then put in the dryer in low until damp, then block until dry. So I guess I will do that. But I am kind of leary about putting my knits in the washing machine. But, hell, if I can get away with that why not?
My mom and stepdad are on thier way here from Spokane! They are spending the weekend here. I’m so excited, but I need to get my ass going on cleaning my house. Have a great weekened, everyone!
May 27th, 2005
They all just jumped off the shelf and into my bag…really. My credit card? Oh my..It just, sort of, fell out of my wallet. shame. well, since they have SOMEHOW made thier way to the cash register…
Yeah, Judy and I, between the two of us, pretty much decimated the Rowan shelves at Communknity at lunch today. sigh.
Oh, and while I’m here, I might as well show you my progress on the Chevron tank:
I’m just at the arm shaping, so she’s almost done. Yay! I am loving this yarn sooo much. I have pretty much convinced myself that I will use it to make “A good bias” from IK spring 2005. But I don’t know…I might need to lay off of the crack - I mean, yarn buying for awhile 
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May 25th, 2005
Because this baby’s going fast! The cotton was calling to me, so I started on my Chevron Rib Tank. Here’s the back. I am loving this stitch pattern! And this Blue Sky Cotton? It’s abso-friggen-lutely divine! I am so glad I am using it for this project! sooo soft. My progress on it will probably slow down because tommorrow’s Monday and you know how the ‘ole job gets in the way of the knitting. Damn job.
I’ve also been working a little bit on Lucky Clover. She’s not being neglected. Knitting this is hurting my fingers, though. Seriously, Friday night, after knitting it for a little while, I had a sharp, shooting pain in my pinky and it felt numb. I think I’m knitting a little bit too tightly or something. I need to chill out, I guess. That’s why I picked up the Chevron Tank. The color of the yarn is so soothing, not to mention the softness of the cotton.
Gotta jet. Need to make dinner. Later.
May 22nd, 2005
As promised, here are the FO shots and specs of the Chevron Rib Tank.
