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Kate ([personal profile] briochespresso) wrote2020-08-08 10:24 pm

Rosa Tank

Last night I finished and blocked my Rosa Tank test knitting project by Deanna Baris (@growing__paints).

The Rosa Tank drops on August 21st on Deanna's Ravelry and Etsy.
 
An orange knitted garment with a lace hem and thin straps is folded and photographed on a cream colored carpet.

Close up of the top hem and strap of an orange knitted garment.

Close up of the mesh lace hem of an orange knitted garment.
 
Deanna's pattern is fantastic. Rosa is a basic tank top, but the seamless construction, continuous i-Cord straps, and neat lace hem elevate this pattern to the level of wardrobe staple. The pattern is easy enough for an advanced beginner, but versatile enough to experiment with different yarn weights, hems, and increases.

I will update my blog at Wordpress with pictures on my body soon.

I knitted up my Rosa Tank with 2 skeins of Knit Picks Galileo, an affordable sport weight blend of Merino wool and bamboo-derived rayon ($5.99 / 50g).

Final Dimensions

Bust: 24.5"
Length: 11.5"
Top Panel: 3.5"
Strap: Each is 5" long

My Measurements

Bust: 34"
Waist: 27"
Hips: 37"
Height: 5'0"