KAL: Drop-Stitch Lace Tank

dandelions2 · 09-21-2008, 05:48 PM

PamM and I are doing a KAL for the Drop-Stitch Lace Tank from Stefanie Japel's Fitted Knits.

I thought I'd post this here in case anyone wants to join us.

dandelions2 · 09-21-2008, 05:51 PM

I finally decided on the yarn. I'm going to use Patons Grace in Azure. Patons Grace is one of my favorite yarns to use for tank tops. It's a bit thinner than the yarn the pattern calls for, but I'd like it to be less bulky. I'm going to knit one size up and use smaller needles (5 and 3) and I'm going to knit it in the round. I just finished all the knitting for my Josephine Top and now it's sitting in my bag and probably will for a while cause I don't want to seam it! lol

ladydemetreis · 09-22-2008, 09:56 AM

That would utterly FREEZE me out to make one of those, I can't wait to see yours though!

dandelions2 · 09-22-2008, 10:00 AM

You could always wear it over something. I'm gonna wear mine over another tank.

pmcgary · 09-22-2008, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dandelions2

I finally decided on the yarn. I'm going to use Patons Grace in Azure. Patons Grace is one of my favorite yarns to use for tank tops. It's a bit thinner than the yarn the pattern calls for, but I'd like it to be less bulky. I'm going to knit one size up and use smaller needles (5 and 3) and I'm going to knit it in the round. I just finished all the knitting for my Josephine Top and now it's sitting in my bag and probably will for a while cause I don't want to seam it! lol

I haven't used patons grace....what is the content and have you swatched.

I highly recommend that you do so for this pattern

And for whomever mentioned the cold factor--I don't know of anyone who has knit this and NOT worn it over something - it is pretty 'open' with the dropped stitches and all.

dandelions2 · 09-22-2008, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pmcgary

I haven't used patons grace....what is the content and have you swatched.

I highly recommend that you do so for this pattern

And for whomever mentioned the cold factor--I don't know of anyone who has knit this and NOT worn it over something - it is pretty 'open' with the dropped stitches and all.

It's 100% cotton.

Swatched???

Swatching is for sissies. I live on the edge.

pmcgary · 09-22-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dandelions2

It's 100% cotton.

Swatched???

Swatching is for sissies. I live on the edge.

I don't swatch either....BUT I started out a swatch b/c I was taking this class -- didn't want to get in trouble from the 'teacher'....was using a 100% cotton and the drape was terrible.Switched yarn and it was much better.......If you know how that yarn behaves - then it will probably work out okay for you....If not you can always

dandelions2 · 09-22-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by pmcgary

I don't swatch either....BUT I started out a swatch b/c I was taking this class -- didn't want to get in trouble from the 'teacher'....was using a 100% cotton and the drape was terrible.Switched yarn and it was much better.......If you know how that yarn behaves - then it will probably work out okay for you....If not you can always

This yarn is wonderful. There will be no frogging. Trust me.

dandelions2 · 09-22-2008, 03:35 PM

I'm a little over an inch into it now. I just finished the first dropped stitch.

How far are you on yours, Pam? Are you knitting it flat?

pmcgary · 09-22-2008, 06:46 PM

I am knitting flat - mostly b/c I wanted the 'support' of seams.....

I am nearly done with the front...past the split for the front (I am knitting both sides of the front at the same time)

I actually haven't picked it up since I 'found' it. I need to figure out exactly where I am in the pattern.

That yarn of yours is loverly. Glad to know it 'behaves'. (Mine didn't - it was awful)

ladydemetreis · 09-22-2008, 08:36 PM

I can't wear it over another tank either cause I'd still freeze. We are in full Autumn weather here and have 30 degree nights, brrr...

dandelions2 · 09-22-2008, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by pmcgary

I am knitting flat - mostly b/c I wanted the 'support' of seams.....

I keep hearing people say that...what does it mean?? Supporting what, exactly?

dandelions2 · 09-22-2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ladydemetreis

I can't wear it over another tank either cause I'd still freeze. We are in full Autumn weather here and have 30 degree nights, brrr...

We rarely even drop to 30 in the winter here. I just double up on the tank tops and maybe wear a shawl when I'm out.

ladydemetreis · 09-23-2008, 04:04 AM

Yeah, good luck and cannot wait to see those tanks gals!

dandelions2 · 09-23-2008, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by pmcgary

That yarn of yours is loverly. Glad to know it 'behaves'. (Mine didn't - it was awful)

What yarn are you using now?

pmcgary · 09-24-2008, 04:40 PM

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What yarn are you using now?

Jeannie (I think is how it is spelled) it is plymouth brand - cotton blend I believe. Been a while since I looked....been working on a 'clap' and reading Twilight - now New Moon (Blame that on my dd) AND spending too much time on the political threads of Ravelry.

dandelions2 · 09-24-2008, 05:25 PM

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spending too much time on the political threads of Ravelry.

I've been reading a lot of those lately, too. I'm pretty much addicted.

I finished the first repeat today. Working on some socks now for a contest A Swell Yarn Shop is doing over at her Rav group.

pmcgary · 09-24-2008, 06:37 PM

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I've been reading a lot of those lately, too. I'm pretty much addicted.

I finished the first repeat today. Working on some socks now for a contest A Swell Yarn Shop is doing over at her Rav group.

Hmmm I wonder if we are reading the same groups? (I would say so as I think we are pretty like minded.)

dandelions2 · 09-25-2008, 07:05 AM

Hehehe, well, we do share the fans of fake news group.

I'd say by looking at your groups, our groups are very similar.

09-21-2008, 05:48 PM	#1
dandelions2 Fluffo's Friend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 4,301 Reputation: 8509 Rep Power: 219	KAL: Drop-Stitch Lace Tank PamM and I are doing a KAL for the Drop-Stitch Lace Tank from Stefanie Japel's Fitted Knits. I thought I'd post this here in case anyone wants to join us. __________________ Patti - Momma to Beth, Dom (ASD), & Lily

09-21-2008, 05:51 PM	#2
dandelions2 Fluffo's Friend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 4,301 Reputation: 8509 Rep Power: 219	I finally decided on the yarn. I'm going to use Patons Grace in Azure. Patons Grace is one of my favorite yarns to use for tank tops. It's a bit thinner than the yarn the pattern calls for, but I'd like it to be less bulky. I'm going to knit one size up and use smaller needles (5 and 3) and I'm going to knit it in the round. I just finished all the knitting for my Josephine Top and now it's sitting in my bag and probably will for a while cause I don't want to seam it! lol __________________ Patti - Momma to Beth, Dom (ASD), & Lily

09-22-2008, 09:56 AM	#3
ladydemetreis Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VT Posts: 5,253 Reputation: 13663 Rep Power: 331	That would utterly FREEZE me out to make one of those, I can't wait to see yours though! __________________ ~Rachel~ My Blog

09-22-2008, 10:00 AM	#4
dandelions2 Fluffo's Friend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 4,301 Reputation: 8509 Rep Power: 219	You could always wear it over something. I'm gonna wear mine over another tank. __________________ Patti - Momma to Beth, Dom (ASD), & Lily

09-22-2008, 03:35 PM	#9
dandelions2 Fluffo's Friend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 4,301 Reputation: 8509 Rep Power: 219	I'm a little over an inch into it now. I just finished the first dropped stitch. How far are you on yours, Pam? Are you knitting it flat? __________________ Patti - Momma to Beth, Dom (ASD), & Lily

09-22-2008, 06:46 PM	#10
pmcgary Mod McGary USM Queen Fluffo's Fiancée Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Greater Kansas City area Posts: 8,174 Reputation: 11615 Rep Power: 319	I am knitting flat - mostly b/c I wanted the 'support' of seams..... I am nearly done with the front...past the split for the front (I am knitting both sides of the front at the same time) I actually haven't picked it up since I 'found' it. I need to figure out exactly where I am in the pattern. That yarn of yours is loverly. Glad to know it 'behaves'. (Mine didn't - it was awful) __________________ PamM http://www.xanga.com/gorillakeeper (see my 'pictures a day ') "Knitting is learnt by doing, not by thinking, and it is far better understood with the fingers than with the head." Montse Stanley Creating & Knitting Your Own Designs For a Perfect Fit Critical Thought....The other national deficit.

09-22-2008, 08:36 PM	#11
ladydemetreis Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VT Posts: 5,253 Reputation: 13663 Rep Power: 331	I can't wear it over another tank either cause I'd still freeze. We are in full Autumn weather here and have 30 degree nights, brrr... __________________ ~Rachel~ My Blog

09-23-2008, 04:04 AM	#14
ladydemetreis Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VT Posts: 5,253 Reputation: 13663 Rep Power: 331	Yeah, good luck and cannot wait to see those tanks gals! __________________ ~Rachel~ My Blog

09-25-2008, 07:05 AM	#19
dandelions2 Fluffo's Friend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 4,301 Reputation: 8509 Rep Power: 219	Hehehe, well, we do share the fans of fake news group. I'd say by looking at your groups, our groups are very similar. __________________ Patti - Momma to Beth, Dom (ASD), & Lily

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