Pattern: Eileen Tank by Jillian MorenoYarn: Shine Worsted, 6.5 skeins
Needles: US 6 and US 5 for finishing around neck and arm finishing
This was my first Sample Knit project for Knit Picks. I still can't believe I got paid to knit! What a dream!
The lace pattern on the back of the tank is gorgeous! I love the Shine Worsted yarn and the color – beautiful! The pattern is well written, despite having a huge gauge discrepancy. I’m not familiar with the recommend yarn for the project, so I don’t know how it compares to Shine Worsted or if I’d really get gauge in the recommended yarn using US 2 needles. I did notice on Ravelry that others who have made this piece also got gauge using size 6 or 7 needles.
If I were making this top for myself I’d make a few changes. I'd add about 3 to 4 inches to the length and I wouldn't make the turned-under hem in the front. As I mentioned in my Leaf Yoke sweater blog, I'm not a fan of that particular hem for heavier weight yarns.
I'm anxious to use Knit Picks' Shine Worsted again for some of my own projects. I'm also looking forward to sharing some of my other Knit Picks projects in the coming months.
