Tops & Tanks

See also "Cardigans & Pullovers" and "Accessories".

Design: Seaglass Shell by Daniela Nii for Interweave Knits Summer 2012

Yarn:  Cascade Yarns, Pima Tencel (50% tencel, 50% cotton); 7 skeins (50 g = 89 yds)

See more pictures and project details in these blog-posts.

 

Design: Arrowhead Camisole by Ashley Rao from Interweave Knits Summer 2012

Yarn:  Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK (100% Cotton), 4.5 skeins (50g = 109 yds)

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Design: my own
Yarn: Misti Alpaca lace (100% baby alpaca)

Design: Short Sleeve Top (modified) by Gabrielle Hamill for Vogue Knitting, Spring/Summer 2005
Yarn: Debbie Bliss, Pure Silk (100% silk), 5 skeins (50g = 137yds)

Design: Orangina by Stefanie Japel
Yarn: Dale of Norway, Stork (100% cotton), 4 skeins (50g = 180m, 195yds)

Design: Allegra Twist Front Top by Adrienne Vittadini, Spring '05
Yarn: Schachenmayr, Blue Jeans (100% cotton), 4 skeins (50g=125m)

Design: Auburn Camp Shirt by Chrissy Gardiner for Interweave Knits, Spring '08 (with modified collar)
Yarn: Brown Sheep, Cotton Fine (80% cotton, 20% wool), 1 cone (8oz = 1000yds)

My redesign*: inspired by Pink Mimosa by Theresa Schabes for Interweave Knits, Summer '06 (I modified the front panel, added sleeves and sewed the front close)
Yarn: Classic Elite, Premiere (50% cotton, 50% tencel) in Robin's Egg, 5 skeins (50g = 108yds)

My redesign*: inspired by Flame Stitch Cardigan by Shirley Paden for Vogue Knitting, Spring/Summer 2005
Yarn: Fil Katia, Mississippi 3 (60% cotton, 40% acrylic), 3 skeins (50g = 230yds)

       

My redesign*: inspired by Effie by Kim Hargreaves from her book Precious
Yarn: Ella Rae, Silkience (41% cotton, 39% modal, 12% silk, 8% rayon), 6 skeins (50g = 119yds); mohair for ruffle

My redesign*: inspired by Cropped Cardigan with Leaf Ties by Stefanie Japel for Knitty (I modified fit, gauge, neckline, edging and closure)
Yarn: Sublime, Baby Cashmere Merino Silk (75% extra fine merino, 20% silk, 5% cashmere), 5 skeins (50g = 127yds)

Design: my own
Yarn: 100% cotton

Design: my own. Maternity top with extra room for a growing belly created by short-row shaping
Yarn: 8/2 tencel (100% tencel), lace weight held triple, 1 cone (8oz = 1680yds)

My redesign*: inspired by top in Sandra Knitting Magazine, June '07 (I modified stitch pattern and fit and added ribbon ties)
Yarn: Tess Designer Yarn, Silk (100% silk), 1 skein (665yds)

Design: Jewel by Wendy Bernard from her book Custom Knits
Yarn: Crystal Palace Yarns, Panda Silk (52% bamboo, 43% superwash merino wool, 5% silk), 4 skeins (50g = 204yds)

Design: my own
Yarn: Classic Elite, Premiere (50% cotton, 50% tencel), 6 skeins (50g = 108yds)

Design: 334 Pull Sans Manche from Bergere de France
Yarn: 100% Australian cotton

Design: Jeanne from Jaeger Handknits JB39
Yarn: for the body: Jaeger, Trinity (45% silk, 35% cotton, 25% polyamide), 3 skeins (50g = 200m, 218yds); for lace insert: Patons, Grace (100% cotton), 1 skein (50g = 124m/136yds); for trim: ??

My redesign*: inspired by Roped Shell by Angela Hahn for Interweave Knits, Summer '08 (I replaced slip-stitch pattern with beads, modified the bottom and knit in the round)
Yarn: Patons, Grace (100% cotton), 1 skein in cream, 4 skeins in chocolate (50g = 124m/136yds)

Design: Rib Warmer by Shiri Mor for Vogue Knitting, Fall '06

Yarn: Laines Du Nord, Cash Silk (50% merino wool, 25% silk, 25% cashmere), 5 skeins (25g = 69yds)

Design: Rambling Rose by Martin Storey for Rowan 39

Yarn: Jaeger, Trinity (45% silk, 35% cotton, 25% polyamide), 5 skeins (50g = 200m, 218yds)

(photo to come)

Design: Corona Camisole by Kirsten TenDyke for Interweave Knits, Sping '10

Yarn: Corn

*I use the word "redesign" for projects where I made a significant departure from the published pattern.  Most of the time it means I either did not have or did not follow the pattern directions, but made my own calculations to achieve the look that I saw in the inspiration pictures.  I do credit the original designers here because I believe it is equality (if not more!) difficult to dream up a beautiful and wearable garment as it is to (re)create one.