Me, Again!

I didn't realize with my last post that I could assign multiple categories ... d 'oh!  (I'm not very familiar with Typepad yet.)  Here are my other two FOs, the Coquette Lace Tube Top and the Back-to-School U-Neck vest!

CLTT is in Classic Elite Premier.  I added waist shaping and some wee crocheted straps, and removed a lace repeat because a) I was running short on yarn, and b) I didn't want it too long. 

I really love this top. I definitely recommend a bit of nipping-in at the waist if you like tops to really hug your curves -- the top wouldn't look nearly as good on me if I hadn't!  (I have a little waist, so tops without waist shaping make me look dumpy as all get-out.)

The yarn for that one worked out very nicely, although I worry that it's going to pill over time.  It's very soft though, so it can definitely be worn right next to the skin. 

The BTS vest is not my usual style, but I'm very happy with it despite the inherent preppiness.  I used Cascade 220 in a heathery pink/purple.  I omitted some of the bust increases to fit my wee chest, although for one row I increased on one side but not on the other -- the pattern stitch does a good job of hiding the goof, though!!  I can't wait until the fall, when it will actually be cool enough in Texas to wear it.

Also, be vigilant if you are making the XS size ... there is a minor math error in the back section that I didn't find in the errata. 

I think I am going to re-try the TTV in Cotton Fleece (if my LYS has any decent colors in stock).  My first attempt made me look like some sort of toad -- which baffles me, because I haven't seen it look bad on anyone else, anywhere.  So I'm going to try it again with just a couple of inches of neck ribbing, as others have done.  I'm also going to adjust the shaping down for the aforementioned wee chest. 

Comments

[Bobbi]

that looks great! I'm thinking if I make this I'll be adding straps too.

[Hattie]

They both look great! I love the tube top, I think I'll end up making another.

[Maryanne]

*Love* the CLTT! Thanks for the suggestions on the waist decreases too. I think I'd like mine to fit more like that (when I get around to knitting it ha ha!). Love the straps too. Fantastic job!

[Octopus Knits]

They both look great! Good job!

[Beth]

Very nice how it came out. It really shows off the tattoos, which are nice by the way. I have two and am thinking of getting another one.

[Marion]

Very nicely done--it fits great!

At first glance I thought your tattoos were some amazing lace!