the complete rabbit tank
the back of the tank top is the highlight. why? i modified it for the better! ...and the boring front.
knit project: debbie bliss's the baby knits book - rabbit tank top
difficulty (1-5): 1.5
size: chest 60cm
yarn: brown sheep's cotton fleece in willow leaf, nymph and rue
knitting specs: US 5 and 6 cir.
like i said earlier, this is a quickie project. though it took me a good amount of time fixing the neckline (this kid has a big head) and weaving in ends.
this is a simple knit so not too much to share, i followed debbie bliss's decreases around the arm holes and neckline, aside from that, all the measurements were tailored to my nephew. one of the things i'd like to get better at in knitting is the finishing techniques. i am so good at overlooking this (and possibly the most important) area of knitting. but, i aspire to be a good knitter, a non sloppy knitter. so i had tried to pay particular attention on finishing techniques for this project.
however, i am still no elizabeth zimmermann or becky the skinny rabbit. more practice is still needed. patience, too.
i also wanted to show off the little rabbit button at the back opening by utilizing a darker shade of blue (remnants of wave skirt stash) and the light blue. i think it adds some visual interest.
love the rabbit button (but please excuse that cat paw, never pay attention to a cat who is trying to bite your knits)
pumpkin! bad cat. stay out of my room!!
Comments
I love the button!! It's so cute!! Is that the Peter Rabbit range?? hehe! Very nice vest for a little one...
posted by Lovely Tots on January 8, 2006 10:13 PM
It's lovely, it's lovely! Your nephew will look really cute in it :).
posted by grumperina on January 8, 2006 11:04 PM
Awwwwww, so cute! I love what you did with the button hole too, and who could resist that button?
posted by Angela on January 9, 2006 02:07 AM
It is so sweet Blossom and the colours are great together. And I can see Pumpkin loves it too!...
posted by francoise on January 9, 2006 02:15 AM
You have made such a beautiful work with the back opening. And the little rabbit button is really cute.
posted by mari on January 9, 2006 04:35 AM
great job, the colour combo is gorgeous and I love what you did with the button detail.
posted by Belinda on January 9, 2006 05:00 AM
it is almost too cute for words.well done!
posted by jacqueline on January 9, 2006 05:06 AM
very cute!
posted by julia on January 9, 2006 05:17 AM
Oh, it's really pretty, and the colours look so nice together. :-) And the cat paw is just too cute for words, love that photo!
posted by Terhi on January 9, 2006 07:31 AM
that little top is precious.i think it's great that you're focussing on your finishing. it's so easy to be happy that you finished the big knitting and to ignore the finishing effort. it's all those little details that make such a difference!
posted by savannahchik on January 9, 2006 07:36 AM
that has sweetness written all over it
posted by yahaira on January 9, 2006 07:43 AM
It's little details like that button and the contrasting color that make handknits so priceless.
posted by Rachel on January 9, 2006 07:54 AM
That's so cute, the colour combo looks really nice!
posted by knitties on January 9, 2006 07:55 AM
It looks better than the original pattern! Great job on the modifications!
posted by Bear Knits on January 9, 2006 07:56 AM
It's so sweet! Great job and awesome button :)
posted by kaitlyn on January 9, 2006 08:45 AM
Gorgeous!! I love the button.
posted by caitlyn on January 9, 2006 09:18 AM
Cute sweater! I love the small touches of blue - really sets the sweater off.
posted by marirob on January 9, 2006 09:25 AM
Your nephew is very lucky to have you as an aunt!! Any chance of knitting one for his mum? You have done a great job, this top is absolutely priceless!! Thanks
posted by Sister - T on January 9, 2006 09:35 AM
What a great tank! :) I love the peter rabbit button. Great job
posted by Heather on January 9, 2006 09:57 AM
I think you finished this sweater really well, it's very neat, beautiful cast-on, and I love that button. Perfect sweater.
posted by Carin on January 9, 2006 10:20 AM
Adorable. You did a wonderful job and it was a really quick knit. Your cat is just the cutest little thing!
posted by Stephanie on January 9, 2006 10:48 AM
That is so cute, Blossom - I love the button and the way the yarn worked up. Such a nice even texture!
posted by Lolly on January 9, 2006 11:38 AM
Hi my aunt ...i am your new niece :-))) ( and like to have a tank with those lovely buttons ,,,)i love peter rabbit and i think your nephew should be proud of his aunt!Suza
posted by Suza on January 9, 2006 11:51 AM
What a cute tank! The color accent and button make the tank -- it's all in the details isn't it!?
posted by nona on January 9, 2006 12:33 PM
So sweet - love those colors. And that rabbit button is really something - adorable. Loved your Elfines too.
posted by KnittenKnots on January 9, 2006 12:49 PM
Adorable! Love the button and I think your finishing looks good, at least from the photos!
posted by Purly Whites on January 9, 2006 02:21 PM
Wow, you knit that up quick! I love the colors :)
posted by Dani on January 9, 2006 05:35 PM
Lovely as always~~~
posted by eejayya on January 9, 2006 06:09 PM
Oh gawd. That button is my undoing. I fall. I fall hard.
posted by julia fc on January 9, 2006 10:02 PM
the cuteness is unbearable! love the colours you chose, and the finishing details are just perfect. great work, blossom!
posted by kris on January 10, 2006 02:43 AM
isn't it the details that really make a piece - you already know i love that button! anna x
posted by anna on January 10, 2006 03:33 AM
What a great color combination! And I love that button, I have the same ones and haven't been able to part with them, they are too cute.
posted by Steph on January 10, 2006 12:04 PM
Awwww, that's just adorable! I'd be tempted to make the back the front, if only to show off those colors.
posted by Kathy on January 12, 2006 03:19 PM