Textured Tank Top

One of my purchases while I was in San Francisco was a bit of ArtFibers Biscotti with which to make a tank top that could cross over from worktime to playtime. I've been getting a lot more serious lately about picking out yarns and designs that can go to work. Because, let's face it, if it can't go to work, it's not going to have very many days of possible wear. And who wants to make something wonderful and then leave it in the closet?

With that in mind, when I went to ArtFibers I tried to select yarns and colors -- as well as designs and shapes -- that could do double duty. I loved the texture of the Biscotti, and chose a dark colorway. It looks almost black at first, until you get close up, and see the greens, browns and blues.

Click the Pic For a Close-Up of the Biscotti Texture

This is the back of the top. It's a shaped top that pinches in a little bit at the waist. The "hem" of the top will fall just at hip level. The top will have a shallow ballet neck line (similar to the neckline of the Phil'Onde sweater I just completed) with "shoulder straps" and shallow armholes that are undergarment friendly. Because the texture and color are complex, the garment and construction are simple. The only details are an inch or so of garter-stitch at the hemline and a little bit of ribbing around the neckline to give it a little extra structure.

Biscotti is a quick knit yarn -- this project is on US size 10.5 needles -- and I'm already half-way done with the front. I could have myself a nice new top by my trip to Ann Arbor this coming weekend for Father's Day if everything works out.

P.S. to anyone who has sent me email in the last week or so... I am way way way behind on my email correspondance. I'm hoping to work my way through my inbox this week...