Jul 21 2008

Pintuck Tee… er Tank

Published by lolly at 9:56 pm under PS Elements, Pintuck Tee

It is a very rare occasion when I knit something that has had so little “face” time on this blog.  The Pintuck Tee has been steadily growing over the last few weeks, and on Friday night, I looked at it and knew that I could finish it soon.  So, once I set my mind to it…

Pintuck Tank

Pattern: Pintuck Tee [rav link]
Yarn: Schulana Sojabama (bamboo/soy blend)
Source: The Loop in Halifax, NS
Needles: Size US 3 / 3.25mm

You may recall that I purchased this yarn in Nova Scotia.  Mimi made a beautiful Wyvern Wrap [rav] out of it, and when I talked to her at the shop in Halifax, I decided to take the plunge and try the 55/45 bamboo soy blend.  This pattern had recently come to my attention on Ravelry, and right there in the shop, we did the math, and I walked out with 7 balls of yarn specifically for this project. Beautiful gray with blue and purple flecks.  I should have picked up another ball (hindsight is 20/20, don’t you know) so that I could have added sleeves.  Honestly, I don’t wear too many tanks because… well, I don’t like my arms.  But, this one will get worn.  Maybe with a shrug on some occasions :)

Other than the sleeve, I also omitted the buttons on the little “bib” portion, favoring the open neckline more.

Pintuck Tank

[More photos of Pintuck here]

This pattern was well-written, and the designer, Lien Ngo, incorporates some great techniques to keep the shaping and inserts interesting.  I really liked the short rows; they provided a crisp look on the armholes and neckline.

I have a feeling that the yarn is going to grow - I have heard that about bamboo and soy yarns.  That is why I chose the 37″ size, hoping that it would relax a little with wear.  I think it may get a little longer too.  Have you had this experience with these fibers?

It is nice to have such a timely knit - it is soft and cool to the touch and will be perfect for the hot summer days.

73 Responses to “Pintuck Tee… er Tank”

  1. Elinoron 21 Jul 2008 at 10:31 pm

    Wow! It looks fabulous! That is an adorable tank. It looks great on you. I love. =D

  2. Kellyon 21 Jul 2008 at 10:46 pm

    It looks gorgeous! And you look fantastic in it!

  3. t does woolon 21 Jul 2008 at 11:07 pm

    such a beautiful tank…it suits you perfectly!

  4. Josianeon 21 Jul 2008 at 11:14 pm

    This tank looks awesome on you! I totally hear you on the reason why you don’t like wearing tank tops, but still… you did a great job and it fits you perfectly, so… enjoy wearing it!

  5. jillianon 21 Jul 2008 at 11:29 pm

    It looks beautiful! I bet it’s nice and cool too :)

  6. Sarahon 21 Jul 2008 at 11:49 pm

    Oooh lovely! You look so happy in the photo and with good cause, it’s a beautiful knit and the colour is fabulous on you.

    I’ve recently started wearing tanks a little more with long sleeved tees underneath, would look cute with this pattern I think and would extend its use into autumn.

  7. kelp!on 21 Jul 2008 at 11:57 pm

    Lolly, it’s stunning! I’m almost tempted to knit one, even though I’ve sworn off sweaters for a while. I agree with Sarah - you could probably get away with wearing it over a sleeved layer, and still look super cute.

  8. villapeikkoon 22 Jul 2008 at 12:29 am

    It looks wonderful on you! Beautiful!

  9. tiennieon 22 Jul 2008 at 12:52 am

    Look at how cute you are! So is the tee. :)

  10. connieon 22 Jul 2008 at 12:53 am

    You did a great job. This is super cute. I actually like either sleeveless or long sleeves. I hate short sleeves - so your version is perfect!

  11. midgelingon 22 Jul 2008 at 1:23 am

    It turned out great! And I really love that photo of you. You look beautiful!

  12. Beeon 22 Jul 2008 at 1:31 am

    You look amazing in that top…and same goes for that top! Very very nice!

  13. krison 22 Jul 2008 at 3:07 am

    lolly, that is one beautiful tank! it fits you perfectly and the colour is gorgeous. hurrah!

  14. Phoeon 22 Jul 2008 at 3:59 am

    Looks great!

  15. Annaon 22 Jul 2008 at 5:26 am

    It’s gorgeous! I love the colour on you and the shaping is fabulous. I just finished making a top in a bamboo/merino blend. I’ve not worn it much yet, but the weight and slipperiness of the bamboo are making it stretch a little already.

    I agree with Sarah’s idea about wearing the top over a long sleeved tee or blouse, that would look lovely too.

  16. Elenaon 22 Jul 2008 at 5:46 am

    Lovely, lovely tank! I have had my eyes on it for a few days and now that I see your version I am convinced! ;) The colour and the drape is really nice!

  17. fifiquilteron 22 Jul 2008 at 6:19 am

    Lolly, I love the version you’ve done and the colour is just great!

  18. AmyDeon 22 Jul 2008 at 6:25 am

    It looks GREAT! My friend AmyN just finished that this week as well only she used the sleeves and the buttons - I can’t believe how different they look. Her’s is pictured here:
    http://anunmaker.blogspot.com/2008/07/fo.html

  19. kvon 22 Jul 2008 at 6:53 am

    that is very elegant. love the mods. and jealous–i have a pin tuck tee languishing in a drawer–it’ll never see the light of summer, and yours looks so cool and comfortable. enjoy it.

  20. An Abundance of Lisaon 22 Jul 2008 at 6:57 am

    It’s so cute on you!! I love it as a sleeveless tank - your mods are great! Nice job.

  21. whitneyon 22 Jul 2008 at 7:04 am

    I really love your version, and I think it looks fabulous on you.

  22. lucyon 22 Jul 2008 at 7:06 am

    Like it! You have a good choice in selecting natural fibres to work patterns that suit you! Bravo!

  23. staceyon 22 Jul 2008 at 7:42 am

    very nice!!! i love the open neckline!

  24. Kellyon 22 Jul 2008 at 8:07 am

    sooo cute I love the little bib area! You suit that colour well!

  25. Susie Hon 22 Jul 2008 at 8:15 am

    That looks FABULOUS! Absolutely professional work, and very flattering :)

  26. Aunt Kathyon 22 Jul 2008 at 8:20 am

    I love it. Great color too. I actually love that there are no sleeves. I don’t like my arms either but I dislike sleeves more, LOL

  27. Amyon 22 Jul 2008 at 8:22 am

    It looks wonderful on you. The color is perfect for you skin and eyes.

    Amy

  28. Viktoriaon 22 Jul 2008 at 8:39 am

    Looks great on you!

  29. jessica~on 22 Jul 2008 at 9:22 am

    Very cute top, L! You look fabulous!

  30. Amberon 22 Jul 2008 at 9:31 am

    So cute! I may have to make this one! You are gorgeous in that photo too. And yeah, the bamboo tee I knit definitely grew. I haven’t washed it yet but I’m hoping it will shape back up.

  31. disentangledon 22 Jul 2008 at 9:31 am

    Super cute! It looks like it would be a great layering piece, too.

  32. Rosieon 22 Jul 2008 at 9:37 am

    This is wonderful! I love seeing “surprise” FO’s on people’s blogs!

  33. Hollion 22 Jul 2008 at 10:05 am

    Wow, what a great tank. I’m going to follow the link to the pattern on Rav — it’s adorable.

    Aren’t FO the best!?

  34. rebeccaon 22 Jul 2008 at 10:25 am

    adorable. love the modifications you made. and the yarn? oh, that color is fabulous on you. but i priced some of it, and i-yi-yi, whew. what an investment.

  35. gleekon 22 Jul 2008 at 10:47 am

    ah this is a great adaptation of that pattern! it looks great on you!

  36. Nonnahson 22 Jul 2008 at 11:03 am

    This looks great on you! Cute picture, too! :)

  37. Mary-Heatheron 22 Jul 2008 at 11:10 am

    I love this SO much!! It looks fantastic!!

  38. Jodyon 22 Jul 2008 at 11:27 am

    It looks fantastic! I love the color!

  39. Skylaron 22 Jul 2008 at 11:41 am

    You know, I had taken a look at this pattern on Ravelry a couple of weeks ago, but wasn’t that impressed. Your version, however, is very appealing to me. It looks well made and flattering. Thanks for showing a different version!

  40. Genuineon 22 Jul 2008 at 11:52 am

    Very sharp and appealing. Now, to get my rear in gear so I can finish the second sleeve to my almost completed t-shirt! Maybe it was better that you didn’t have enough for the sleeves!

  41. Stephon 22 Jul 2008 at 12:29 pm

    You know, I like it much better as a tank than a tee; the color and drape make it look very elegant, and it looks beautiful on you.

  42. Barbon 22 Jul 2008 at 12:56 pm

    Wow, thanks for the link. This tee looks great on you. Perfect for summer!

  43. meganon 22 Jul 2008 at 1:16 pm

    It looks wonderful! I love the color you chose.

    I just finished a camisole in 100% bamboo, and yes, oh my did it grow! I wore it out on Sunday afternoon and let’s just say I was VERY glad I wore something underneath it. It had stretched significantly by the time I got home a few hours later, mostly lengthwise but widthwise as well. Hopefully yours stretches just to fit!

  44. yaiAnnon 22 Jul 2008 at 1:36 pm

    I LOVE what you did with this! I think the tank version is super flattering and I like it open without the buttons too. You did an awesome job!

  45. maion 22 Jul 2008 at 2:18 pm

    lolly, it’s beautiful! and it looks really great on you. i saw this pattern on ravelry a few weeks ago and loved it, but i think i like your version even more!

  46. knithoundbrooklynon 22 Jul 2008 at 2:31 pm

    This is gorgeous! I like the modifications you make and you look great in it.
    There’s some of this yarn over at my LYS, now I’m going to take a closer look!

    Just curious? How warm is it to wear this in summer heat?

  47. Nadiaon 22 Jul 2008 at 2:37 pm

    This looks so, so beautiful on you! I really want to knit one now!

  48. Sarahon 22 Jul 2008 at 2:47 pm

    So cute! I might need to make one for myself!

  49. Danon 22 Jul 2008 at 3:53 pm

    Once again, another outstanding project… and like a lot of people have mentioned, the color is perfect.

  50. sixonesevenon 22 Jul 2008 at 3:55 pm

    oh, i love this color on you!

  51. Jennaon 22 Jul 2008 at 5:24 pm

    Hey lady, it looks fabulous on you! I love the color and the shaping is really flattering on you. Very current and wearable - I hope you get good use out of it and that it doesn’t stretch out too badly. I haven’t worked with soy, but the bamboo I used in my Orangina has not stretched a bit.

  52. delon 22 Jul 2008 at 6:40 pm

    Amazing tank! I have some bamboo yarn that I’ve had forever & think this would be perfect for it. Thanks so much. The V-neck really flatters you. Great job!

  53. Kessaon 22 Jul 2008 at 6:47 pm

    Great job, Lolly! You look awesome in it!

  54. bellson 22 Jul 2008 at 7:21 pm

    Lovely. The neckline detail is beautiful. I don’t like wearing tanks for the same reason. I hate that I used to be ok with it and one day, everything changed. Still, it looks beautiful on you.

  55. kon 23 Jul 2008 at 12:04 am

    Looks great on you - I love the colour. The necklace is really cool too.

  56. Wandaon 23 Jul 2008 at 1:45 am

    I love the modifications you made. It really looks great on you. I like it with no buttons definitely. I might add the sleeves, but if not, as a tank, it looks great too. Hmm, now I really want to start one! :-)

  57. iHannaon 23 Jul 2008 at 6:18 am

    Wow! You’re so pretty - and so is the sleevless! You take such yummy photos too, love all of them!

  58. Elysbethon 23 Jul 2008 at 6:21 am

    Great Tank! Very flattering.

  59. Nicoleon 23 Jul 2008 at 7:24 am

    I agree with everyone. Very pretty! Love the colour and the fit.

  60. Linon 23 Jul 2008 at 7:51 am

    I love that Lolly, it looks great on!

  61. Karenon 23 Jul 2008 at 7:54 am

    What a great tank! It really looks lovely on you Lolly! Nice knitting!

  62. Jewelon 23 Jul 2008 at 9:11 am

    That color is beautiful I love the pintucks, very cute!

  63. Stephannieon 23 Jul 2008 at 9:54 am

    Very pretty! show off that triathlon bod!

  64. courtneyon 23 Jul 2008 at 2:47 pm

    LOVE IT! Nice work Lolly! It’s very flattering on you….I love the little pintucks! :)

  65. Heatheron 23 Jul 2008 at 4:51 pm

    Gorgeous!

  66. Sarah Gon 23 Jul 2008 at 7:09 pm

    Excellent! I really like the way the collar lays open without the buttons. Looking at your picture, I had a weird minute of confusion on why you were wearing a tank top… but then I realized it was summer! I don’t know where my mind was… anyway, it looks great on you!

  67. laura bon 23 Jul 2008 at 7:21 pm

    I think I prefer it as a tank rather than a tee. It looks gorgeous on you!

  68. mfon 23 Jul 2008 at 9:16 pm

    Lolly, It is beautiful!!!! snf it looks gorgeous on you. congrats!!!

  69. Karismaon 24 Jul 2008 at 8:03 am

    You have the most beautiful smile! And your tank top looks gorgeous too! Great job!

  70. Monion 24 Jul 2008 at 8:19 pm

    That is adorable! I absolutely love it on you! The yarn looks nice and summery.

  71. lekkercrafton 25 Jul 2008 at 10:18 am

    I don’t have experience with this yarn, but I’d like to because I love how your pintuck tee knit up, and I think that the color is really flattering on you.

  72. Karaon 02 Aug 2008 at 1:15 pm

    You are so cute! And the tank is too. What a great pair.

  73. Carolon 06 Aug 2008 at 4:48 pm

    I like it much better without the buttons! Very nice.

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