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Tank top - in the round or flat? Laura J 05-30-2007
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Posted by Laura J on May 30, 2007, 3:27 pm
My next up project is White Lies' Shapely Tank:
http://www.whiteliesdesigns.com/patterns/lpullovers/fbc.html. I've never
knit a tank before (in fact, I haven't knit any actual adult-sized garment
to completion). I prefer knitting in the round and can convert the pattern
myself. My question is, is that okay or would you recommend against it? I
know some items need the seams to give the garment some structure.

The yarn I'm using, SWTC's "Pure" 100% soysilk
(http://www.soysilk.com/pure.html) seems kinda drapy and loose. I'm not
really sure how to describe it. My swatch grew a LOT when I dunked it. So
maybe I need the seams to keep the garment from getting too melty?

What do ya'll think?

Thanks,
LauraJ


Posted by Olwyn Mary on May 30, 2007, 9:13 pm
Laura J wrote:
> My next up project is White Lies' Shapely Tank:
> http://www.whiteliesdesigns.com/patterns/lpullovers/fbc.html. I've
> never knit a tank before (in fact, I haven't knit any actual adult-sized
> garment to completion). I prefer knitting in the round and can convert
> the pattern myself. My question is, is that okay or would you recommend
> against it? I know some items need the seams to give the garment some
> structure.
>
> The yarn I'm using, SWTC's "Pure" 100% soysilk
> (http://www.soysilk.com/pure.html) seems kinda drapy and loose. I'm not
> really sure how to describe it. My swatch grew a LOT when I dunked it.
> So maybe I need the seams to keep the garment from getting too melty?
>
> What do ya'll think?
>
> Thanks,
> LauraJ

First, I notice the pattern says it has short row shaping at the bust
and waist. I'm not sure how you would work this when you convert into
knitting in the round - it might be rather complicated for a relatively
new knitter. I'm also not sure about using your chosen yarn for this
particular project. You say it is loose and drapy, so it might "grow"
during wear, which would tend to make the neckline decidedly decollete,
and heaven knows what it would do if you were caught in a rainstorm!

If I were you, I would be inclined to save the soysilk for a cardigan,
shrug, shawl or beach cover-up, any of which could "grow" without
causing major problems. I would knit the tank top as the pattern is
written and use a more stable yarn for it. I don't think I would even
use the recommended yarn, as I find that 100% cotton also tends to
stretch out a lot in wear. Perhaps a cotton plus synthetic fiber blend
would have more stability.

Just my two cents worth.

Olwyn Mary in New Orleans.

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Posted by coggietm on May 30, 2007, 9:48 pm
This is a great pattern, I have made a couple of these. It is a quick
knit if you do it in sections, as it does have the short rows. I have
heard of others doing it in the round, but for me the short rows make
that really not worth it.
Just my opinion.
Coggie



Posted by Laura J on June 1, 2007, 9:21 am
Coggie,

Can I ask what yarns you used for it? What is it about the short rows that
is difficult in the round? I think I must be missing something!

Thanks,
LauraJ

> This is a great pattern, I have made a couple of these. It is a quick
> knit if you do it in sections, as it does have the short rows. I have
> heard of others doing it in the round, but for me the short rows make
> that really not worth it.
> Just my opinion.
> Coggie
>
>


Posted by Georgia on May 31, 2007, 8:45 am
My 2 cents: if the yarn grows, save it for a scarf. Knit into a sweater, it
will fall off your shoulders and flow past your wrists and sag about your
hips. Been there, done that.

It sounds like it has a wonderful feel; would it be comfortable around your
neck?

Georgia

> Laura J wrote:
> > My next up project is White Lies' Shapely Tank:
> > http://www.whiteliesdesigns.com/patterns/lpullovers/fbc.html. I've
> > never knit a tank before (in fact, I haven't knit any actual adult-sized
> > garment to completion). I prefer knitting in the round and can convert
> > the pattern myself. My question is, is that okay or would you recommend
> > against it? I know some items need the seams to give the garment some
> > structure.
> >
> > The yarn I'm using, SWTC's "Pure" 100% soysilk
> > (http://www.soysilk.com/pure.html) seems kinda drapy and loose. I'm not
> > really sure how to describe it. My swatch grew a LOT when I dunked it.
> > So maybe I need the seams to keep the garment from getting too melty?
> >
> > What do ya'll think?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > LauraJ
>
> First, I notice the pattern says it has short row shaping at the bust
> and waist. I'm not sure how you would work this when you convert into
> knitting in the round - it might be rather complicated for a relatively
> new knitter. I'm also not sure about using your chosen yarn for this
> particular project. You say it is loose and drapy, so it might "grow"
> during wear, which would tend to make the neckline decidedly decollete,
> and heaven knows what it would do if you were caught in a rainstorm!
>
> If I were you, I would be inclined to save the soysilk for a cardigan,
> shrug, shawl or beach cover-up, any of which could "grow" without
> causing major problems. I would knit the tank top as the pattern is
> written and use a more stable yarn for it. I don't think I would even
> use the recommended yarn, as I find that 100% cotton also tends to
> stretch out a lot in wear. Perhaps a cotton plus synthetic fiber blend
> would have more stability.
>
> Just my two cents worth.
>
> Olwyn Mary in New Orleans.
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>



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