It's been a bit quiet around here lately hasn't it.
I have been busy with my hook, finishing a project for my brother in law. When he asked me to make him a "seventies style stripy tank top" I was not really that keen.
He wanted it in bright ,retro colours to wear for a fancy dress event. As he offered to buy the yarn I couldn't really say no.
The yarn he got was not nice but I managed. I worked up from the bottom ,shaping the arm and neck holes by getting him to try it on and adjusting things as I went along.
I worked with two strands of yarn held together and a 6mm hook to make it grow more quickly ( this is a large item )
And here's the finished garment........
Ummmm, I think it shows I'm not that great a this sort of project ( don't look too closely at the neckline !!) But at least I got it done, and it fits, phew !! Now I'm looking at this photo I think it actually turned out not too bad.
It has made me really appreciative of the yummy softness and wonderful colours in my stylecraft stash. I felt like diving into my yarn bag when I opened it yesterday.......
It's been bliss to go back to my favourite yarn again.I've been making simple circles. The same pattern I used for this blanket back in 2010.........
What am I making?......weeell , it's not a blanket , not even a baby one. It's not a cushion cover or a bag either . I can't tell you lovelies what I'm up too right now but I will reveal all soon :0)
Hope your week is going well.
Jacquie x
Cant wait to see what you make!
ReplyDeleteHelenxx
Looking forward to see what it is.Thanks for putting me onto Stylecraft Special DK.It's so soft,great range of colours and cheap.Brill.
ReplyDeleteoooh! the suspense! You did a great job with the tank top!
ReplyDeleteThe tank top is;fab, I'm a 70's girl and remember them well, my brother had a purple brown and orange one!
ReplyDeleteI have been making those circles but mine will become a blanket. I am so curious as to what you are doing with yours...
ReplyDeleteThat tank top is totally fab xxxx
ReplyDeleteNow I' m curious!!!! I love the retro top by the way, it looks good! I'm working on a retro crochet project too, more about that on my blog in a couple of days......., bye! Marieke
ReplyDeleteOooh good job with the tank top! It kind of reminds me of Lego :) Love the cute granny circles too, intrigued as to what you are making! x
ReplyDeleteOh interesting Jaccqui, what's it going to be?
ReplyDeleteGreat tank top - he's certainly going to get noticed in that isn't he!
Hope you have a great week.
Fleur xx
How pretty that came out..Love the granny circles good to see you around hun
ReplyDeleteI think the retro vest turned out great. You did a good job.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Can't wait to see what you're working on!
ReplyDeleteAnd the retro vest is awesome!! Your brother in law will look groovy :)
xoxo Debbie
Well...I think its turned out very well. Your brother-in-law will certainly stand out. You've awoken my curiosity I wonder what you are going to make your crochet circles into???
ReplyDeleteAmanda
A new follower - a Brit living in Spain :-)
Cool top!
ReplyDeleteJacqui, we don't get Stylecraft in South Africa, so I just read in envy about it. THEN mu sis came to visit from Ireland in April, and brought some of het stash to finish a little blanket for our little beach house...oh oh oh, isn't it the loveliest acrylic! I LOVED it!
And guess what I'm waiting for...my birthday stash, to be mailed from Ireland, with which I will hook new cushions for the benches at my kitchen table! Can't wait :-) :-) :-)
Lovely tank top I'm sure he'll wear it with pride, lucey x
ReplyDeleteOoo, the suspense! Groovy seventies top, too. xxx
ReplyDeleteOooo Jacquie that tank top reminds me of the ones my mum used to make for my brothers...........very stylish!!! Hmm those little circles are just gorgeous, might they become a lovely scarf? ♥
ReplyDeleteYou did very well to 'wing it' - its turned out well. I agree, though, its lovely to look at the soft colours. xxx
ReplyDeleteI like your(not your) retro-top! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors of your favorite yarn, and can I just ask please, what brand is that yarn?
ReplyDeleteYes , its Stylecraft Special Double Knitting.
DeleteI think it turned out great--well done, figuring it out on the fly! I was so hoping for a modeled photo, though...I'd LOVE to see that! :D
ReplyDeleteHi Jacquie love your Tank Top you have made for your brother it is fabulous you can do more than I can but then you are a very clever lady whit your hook and yarn :) love it and I'm so looking forward to seeing your next project!!!
ReplyDeletecan hardly wait...
Lots Hugs Sarah x
That is some tank top!!! Your brother is going to have such fun wearing it :D
ReplyDeleteWoW love the tank top!! First time to comment but lurk often.
ReplyDeleteThose colours are big wow factor.
Now, I think that tank top is kinda genius!!
ReplyDeleteI bet it kept him very warm, too!
Really love the colours in your circles too. A wall hanging perhaps?
Can't wait to see.
Xx
I love the tank top! Do you have a pattern to share for it please?
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy, I'm sorry I just made it up as I went along. They are U.S. half double crochet stitches and I just made a long enough chain to go right around my brother in law, joined it to form a circle, then worked up in rows before shaping the neckline. I added a narrow strip of vertical s.c. crochet to the bottom to form the ribbing and neatened the neck and armholes with s.c, stitches.
ReplyDeleteHope this helps.
Jacquie x