Buckle up
This design's been hanging out in the sidebar for a little while but didn't think I'd have a chance to make any photographic-worthy progress for some time. Surprising what you can do in little captured moments. Bonus is this is my current "mindless soothing St st" project and thus perfect for take along. I'm not clinging to any idea that this tank will actually get completed in the intended season given my track record. At least the target season is actually the longer of the two here in sweltering Texas. (And yes, I said two seasons. I'm quite aware of the myth of 4 seasons. When I lived up north, it was 9 months of winter and 3 short months of icky humidity, here it's simply the opposite. Fall and Spring are fleeting enough to be thought figments of your imagination.)
Anyway, about the top, I'm really excited to get to the straps of this one.
See, fun buckles! I've already picked up some fabulous 1930's vintage lucite ones from MakeMeFabrics.com - love! The plan is for a slightly slouchy style tank with ribbing that hugs the hips. Asymetrical pockets on the front will be picked up and knit sideways and finished with little button rows.
I'm using two completely different yarns here too. The green is Lion Wool (mostly because the green leaped into my shopping basket) and that worked out as I wanted a good memory wool type yarn to make a very grippy ribbing. The body however, needed drape and to be warm weather friendly of course. Knitpicks new blend of cotton and linen, CotLin is working beautifully. The color is definitely more saturated than on the website but I like it just as much- nice and bright (reminds me of a swimming pool actually). The green wool will also work well for the buckle straps being less slippery than the cotton blend and tie in the color. I love it when a plan comes together!
Comments
Great idea! I love the buckles and the pockets. Looking forward to seeing it all knit up.
Posted by: Brenda | June 26, 2007 04:06 PM
That is going to look awesome! I can't wait to see it done. I agree with you about the seasons. Especially the farther South you Go. When I lived in MS, it was Cold then all of a sudden it would be 90 degrees outside.
Posted by: Valerie | June 26, 2007 04:15 PM
I can't wait to see the end result. The buckles are too cute.
Posted by: Kaitie Tee | June 26, 2007 07:33 PM
OOOH!! i can't wait to see this finished!
you know..i was at a buttons/ribbon store in Arlington yesterday...they sell these buckles! it's an awesome store! you should check it out! :)
Posted by: Jen da Purse Ho | June 26, 2007 08:34 PM
That is going to be so darn cute!
Posted by: Jennifer | June 26, 2007 08:46 PM
how cute! what a great summery color combo!
we seem to have 3 seasons here in New England - snow, mud and humidity.
Posted by: stacey | June 27, 2007 08:06 AM
Very good design, and the piece is looking nice so far! What program are you using to produce your diagrams?
Posted by: sarah | June 27, 2007 12:30 PM
How fantastic! Love the colors.
Posted by: tiennie | June 27, 2007 05:54 PM
Just want to say how cute that top is going to be. Great design. Also I wanted to check the link to the fabric store, but it doesn't work. Thought I would let you know...
Posted by: Devon | June 27, 2007 06:03 PM
This is fabulous! I love the colors. Can't wait to see it finished.
Posted by: emily elizabeth | June 27, 2007 08:10 PM
What a great design! I've been wanting to try out the cotton/linen blend--sounds like it's gonna work great for the drape you want
Posted by: soknitpicky | June 27, 2007 09:41 PM
I love these two colors together. Love 'em love 'em love 'em.
So, just curious, you getting any of that freaky rain your way? My husbands old stomping grounds (Gainsville) was under water. My parents live in Granbury and they have been getting hit pretty bad, too. Fortunately, their house is high enough for no flooding worries. Remember the summer of '80? +4 months of over 100 degrees and no rain.
Posted by: susan | June 28, 2007 10:04 AM
Oh, that's going to look so neat!
Posted by: Arleta | July 5, 2007 08:59 AM
I really like the pattern for this project and the buttons are to die for. Can't wait to see the finished sweater.
Posted by: Knitgirlll06 | July 15, 2007 06:10 PM
I totally love the buckles--but I love your unique DESIGN even more---
Posted by: Edna Hart | July 23, 2007 09:08 PM