August 26, 2003

Bon voyage, little tank.

And now we close our summer o' tanks with a seamed and lightly blocked Rowan Calmer Tank! You don't have to be Isaac Newton to know that one needs more than a thread of elastic to keep this strapless tank up. The tank doesn't fall down when worn, but doing the limbo while wearing it with nothing underneath is not something I'd recommend unless one wants to give a burlesque show. Despite the shapings at the edges, seaming this tank was easy (include selvedges, even though Kim Hargreaves tells you not to) and did I already mention that I'm soooooo glad I added that elastic? I also recommend that minimal blocking be done so that the tank retains its elasticity. It's a good fit, and when I tried it on I danced around in it to see how it would hold up. It did slip down a bit, but not low enough to earn me a beaded necklace at Mardi Gras. All in all, I'm happy with the way it came out, and it's now winging its way to my sister complete with "hand knit by skinnyrabbit" label sewn in.

That's right! As much as I like this tank it was never intended to be for me. I knit it for my sister, who saw this design in January and mentioned to me that she liked it and the way the model wears it with the lacy top underneath. Enjoy it, little sis!

As is the custom chez skinnyrabbit, action shots are obligatory and the ones for this top may be found here. However, this tank is very body-hugging, and while it does look good on its own I personally would wear it only if I could wear it layered. As this is not something I'd wear on its own in public for no reason other than I'd feel self-conscious [oh, to be 25 again and not give a rat's arse!], the action shots of me modeling the tank are not available for the whole world wide web to see but limited to viewing by people I know and frequent visitors who comment regularly [which always gives us a chance to get you know you]. Registering is required, but I'll grant access quickly. *Update: Registering is closed and these photos are no longer available for viewing.

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