My Isabella inspired Candy Floss Tank is done and got worn this weekend. I loved knitting with the cotton yarn and even though the back took forever, the front worked up pretty quick, thanks to the neckline which kept my interest peaked!
Here are the deets…
The pattern was heavily inspired by Isabella from knitty.com, knit with Phildar Licorne cotton yarn and 3.5 mm needles.
Other details: Picot hem, waist shaping, short row shoulder shaping and single crochet edging around the armhole to stop the fabric from curling.
Things I would do different: Omit the striping of the colors and the widest part of my anatomy, aka, my hips (but hey I was trying to stash-bust and keep the colors in the pink family), make the waist a little longer before begining the increases, NOT block the daylights out of it because cotton yarn BLOOMS! But the yarn has retained it’s shine and is so cool against the skin. I can take any summer heat wave with this baby!
Next on my queue, Sizzle!! Bring it on, Dubai Summer!!
desiknitter
It’s beautiful! I actually like the graduation of colours, and it fits you very well. PS: nice pendant – I have an identical pearl one!
iaminchennai
its very very beautiful, The colors, pattern and not to forget your knitting, everythng fell into place so perfectly
Yasmin
Absolutely beautiful! And suits you so well. You look great! I can’t get over how fast you got this done .And that shoulder joining…Wow! Very professional! Preeti, you are seriously talented.I wish I could learn to knit from you.
Rima
I love it, and you look so great! I must have said this before, but pink is not my color. But this is totally calling me.
Purlycues
You look gorgeous in it!!!Such perfect stitches and finishing!!!You must be so proud 🙂
Shweta Shankar
Very Beautiful. You know, I love the color changes and would totally make it. 🙂 Well Done !
Charmaine
Hubba hubba, hot Mama!!! Ha ha! This looks totally fab on you Preeti. Very nice work.
knitnkanmani
wow ..the tops are so well knit and beautiful