LBT Finished!

Lotus Blossom Tank by Sharon Shoji (IK 2006 Summer)

Cast on: sometime in August 06

Cast off: 11/4/06

Finished size: 33.5

Yarn: SWTC Bamboo, color White, 3 balls

Needles: Denise #5, #6 & #7, Addi #3 cir.

I did my gauge swatch in Denise #7, it was right on, so I started my lace pattern in #7 needle. After 9 rows, it looked kinda big, from my past experiences, my FO often turned out a little big on me, so I switched to #6 till end of 3rd repeats. And then I did the rest of the lace pattern in #5, I wanted the top to be longer than the original design, so I did total of 5 lotus lace pattern repeats. I was following the LBT KAL (I didn't join the KAL) through out, and from reading the posts, I learned how to "modify" the design to my liking. I did my St. sts section for 12.5" (verses 10") so it will not show the undergarment. And also from my dear sis, I did the front neck decreases 5 times (verses 4 times), and then changed to #3 needle, knit 3 rows, BO all sts knitwise, by doing this I avoid the rolling problem that most of the knitalong-ers had. Over all, I enjoyed knitting it, it turned out exactly the way I wanted (thanks to you, sis)! I really like this top, I wish I was thinner thou...sigh... Anyway, I can't wear it until spring/summer next year, diet (hehe...food or yarn)?!