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Why did this: return to this? Well it grew from 35″ to 37″ after a day of wearing, and I have decided, definitively, that negative to zero ease is the way to go for tank tops.  I’m not posting the worst photos here (they’re on Rav), but trust me- there…

Here’s the first side piece of Deb #3.  The crescent shape at the top is the bottom portion of the armscye.  This piece involves ribbing, lace, and 1 over 1 cables.  The cotton fine yarn worked nicely for these tasks. At some point this week, I’ll force myself to cast…

Pattern: Elijah, by Ysolda Teague Yarn: Lion Brand Cotton Ease (50 cotton/50 acrylic), most of one ball Needles: US 5 Time to knit: About 2 weeks in May/June 09, off and on   The many moods of Elijah…. at ease, kicking back, channel surfing, taking those first steps.  So I…

Pattern: Karma Tank by Wendy Bernard, from Custom Knits Yarn: Cascade Pima Tencel, color #9366, Malachite, 4.25 balls Needles/Size Gauge: US 6 for 5.5 spi in st st, 32″ chest (2″ neg ease) Time to knit: Just shy of 2 weeks in May 2009 Here’s my Karma, for the SKC’s…

I was so happy to see Twist Collective’s summer issue when it launched Sunday night.  Uhura caught my eye immediately, but I liked Chartres too, and actually found some stash yarn that would work for it, 6 balls of Valley Yarns Longmeadow in color 15 (dark blue, royal blue actually) …

Here’s my latest project, Camellia.  Despite the fact it’s on size 4 needles, the knitting is fast.   The lace is fun and not too taxing, while the stockinette is speedy.  The pattern is well written.  The only mods I’ve made so far are for length.  I really don’t need this summer…

I actually knit this entire collar twice.  I’m not fond of ripping but I will do it if needed!  As you may notice, the collar is made with horizontal ribbing and shaped with short rows and decreases to make it round.  The pattern says to do your decrease rows on…