summer is here!

And the cami is done!


The person taking this photo is obviously not a knitter, so the picture doesn't show it in all its glory. I do like that it matches the O'Keeffe flower off to the left though. Pattern: Honeymoon Cami from knitty; yarn is Madil All Seasons (50% cotton, 50% viscose) in chartreuse, size US3 needles. The yarn is super soft and a breeze to work with. I had to re-write the pattern a bit as the gauge is a lot smaller than what the pattern called for. I really like it except that I have to wear a strapless bra (can't go bra-less anymore - especially at work), and if I were to make it again I'd make it a bit longer and make the armholes a bit bigger. I had orginally ripped back the front to put in some short rows for bust shaping but that didn't quite work out as planned so I just re-worked it normally. I think a wider strap would be nice for bra-convenience, but the little I-cords look very cute. And here is a closeup of the lace/ribbing edge:



All in all, I probably wouldn't make it again. With the smaller gauge, it took too darn long for a tank top. But it's super cute and a fun little top to wear in the 4 weeks of Seattle summer. I think I finished it just in time!