A month or so ago I went to check out the yarn sales at Lidl's, and came away with 200g of cotton. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with it at the time, but a tank top for the girls was at the top of the list. I have another 200g of a different cotton, in very similar colours I can use to make a second one. Yes, there must always be a second one.
The pattern is very easy, just a small diamond made with purls. It is enough to keep me interested, and easy enough to do with a bit of distraction around me. I'll be doing it with thick colour stripes, because around here we like stripes (and I don't have enough of just one colour).
That's it for me this week, check out the hops here:
Pretty stitch pattern, the girls will be very happy with the tank-top!
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lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sarah!
DeleteHow pretty! Is Scotland cold during the summer? I was thinking I would like to cast on one here as our summers are horrid! Cotton is the yarn of choice for summer in the south.
ReplyDeleteScotland can be cold at any time of year :) Summers are very variable, last summer was very cool. I have high hopes for this year, we had such a mild winter.
DeleteSuch a pretty stitch pattern - love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteAwwww, thanks.
DeleteYour knitting is so beautiful!
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DeleteI love how wonderfully cotton knits up, I always think that my stitch definition looks the best when I'm knitting in it. That looks like a great project, have fun!
ReplyDeleteThey sell balls of wool at Lidl! You learn something new every day. I'll have to check it out. I've been toying with the idea of knitting tank tops for my children. I really like the stitch pattern you are doing.
ReplyDeleteThey only have them now and then. I get the weekly ads in my email so I always know when they have yarn on the go.
DeletePretty colors and pretty stitches. Is one little skein enough to make a whole top? I'll have to check out the pattern you're using. The only thing I've used cotton for is washcloths...
ReplyDeleteCotton is excellent for summer wear too! I have more yarn than is shown in the picture, that was just to show the colours I will be using.
DeleteThat's a sweet looking top and pink looks like the perfect color for it!
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I love that stitch and the yarn is beautiful. When I think of cotton I think of bulkier but that looks divine. Thanks for sharing. http://crunchycatholicmomma.blogspot.com/2012/03/oh-baby-announcement.html
ReplyDeleteI like the pink shade. Very delicate pattern!
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling tank. I will have to mark that one for future use.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pattern and the stitch is very nice too. I bet you could pair that with a t-shirt or long-sleeve to lengthen the season. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteLovely pattern! The yarn shows the stitches really well- I like it :)
ReplyDeleteSo far, so good! I love those patterns with the subtle detail. Can't wait to see the stripes!
ReplyDeleteLooking lovely so far, love the stitch pattern!
ReplyDeletehow cute! i wish i had some little girls to knit in pink for :)
ReplyDeleteOh that is really very pretty :)
ReplyDeleteIt's turning out very lovely, I like the stitch pattern!
ReplyDeleteVery charming stitch pattern, and it's sure to be adorable in stripes! I think with tank tops like that, it must definitely get warm!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pattern. Thanks for sharing on my WIP Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteThat pattern is really pretty. I am knitting something similar for my little one's spring sweater.
ReplyDeleteWarm wishes,
Tonya
I love the stitches, they are really sweet, I look forward to seeing the stripes I think that will be really beautiful.
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the Ramona tank looks adorable! I like the girly colors you're using.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty pattern. I just finished a baby cardi in cotton and kind of like it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice warm weather tank! I like the simplicity of the pattern.
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