The Jae Slouchy Buckle Tank design is Done and finally has pictures! Snails finish designs faster than me, seriously. This project’s intermittent progress has a drawn out history – previous posts 1, 2, 3, & 4. Laughably this has been completed for weeks, and have been to busy and too damn hot out (104 today, oh yeah) to get out and take some photos. Mr. PieKnits bravely endured the 100+ heat to help me get some shots.
Now to just get my butt in gear and finish up the pattern!
The buckles on this really please me. The entire neckline, straps and armholes are all finished with a worked-in I-cord edging- no finishing!
I liked combining two completely different yarns on this. The green is a 100% wool and works well as a good memory yarn to keep the ribbing very grippy. Being less slippery, it also keeps the buckle straps in place. The body of the tank uses a cotton/linen blend to create drape and keep the piece cooler for warm weather wear.
The pockets are picked up and worked sideways with some coordinating buttons securing the far edges.
Pattern: Jae Buckle Tank (own design- pattern coming soon!)
Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rows = 4″ in St st on smaller needles.
Needle size: US Size 8 (5mm): 24″ circular, US Size 5 (3.75mm): 24″ circular
Yarn: KnitPicks CotLin (70% Tanguis Cotton, 30% Linen; 123yds per 50g ball) Color: #23990 Desert Turquoise; Lion Wool (100% Wool; 158yds per 85g ball) Color: #132 Lemongrass
Skill level: Advanced Beginner (Applied i-cord edgings, picking up stitches)
Jae Buckle Tank
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ooh.. I like it! I already have ideas for colors and findings for it.. can’t wait to see the pattern!
Beautiful design. I like how it finally turned out, and I do remember when you started this. It takes me forever to finish designs too. =)
Nothing wrong with being slow. If I started one of those adorable tops right now I would maybe have it done in time for next summer! I feel like I am a super slow knitter, especially when I spend too much time reading knitting blogs.
very cute! love the colors!
That tank is so cute! I love the details of the buckles and buttons. Great job.
i had forgotten all about that tank. i remember just loving the color combo you had going there and am so pleased to see the finished product! excellent, as always :)
Such a cute tank!
i’ve been looking for a decent knit blog for ages, and honestly, i’m so impressed with your blog. i absolutely adore this top! it’s so cute and clever! i can’t wait to see what else you’ve made!
I love this, and I know a few other people who would as well :)
I will be patiently awaiting this pattern!