First FO of the Year

Does giving up and calling it finished count? This puppy's been in the pound for months. There was much futile searching for one more skein. Then followed two attempts to knit the sleeves in 2 different matching yarns. The results were hideous. I looked like I was going yodelling in those solid coloured cap sleeves. So, last night, I decided that this is a vest instead of a tee shirt and finished the edging of the armholes appropriately.

I plan to make another of these with sleeves.

Pattern: Shaped Lace Tee from Knitting Lingerie Style

Yarn: My beloved, discontinued Needful Kikki (sob!)

Modifications: Made the back with one pattern panel less than the front. This created the nice tight fit I was after. Also, because I capital S Suck! at crochet, I finished the neck and arm edges by picking up stitches on the circs, purling one row on the wrong side, then casting off in 1 x 1 rib. I cast off edges in rib wherever possible. I find this prevents rolling.

Most Adored Pattern Element: The waist shaping that's effected by simply switching to a smaller needle size for two inches. That curve really emphasizes the corset inspiration behind the garment. My wireless push-up bra completes the effect.

A somewhat blurry sideview. See the pretty shaping? Ooh...aah...