While I like both of the projects I wrote about, the nightie won. I really wanted to knit a little lace.
The yarn is MilleFilli Fine — in my stash for almost 3 years. It’s very different from the called for Alchemy Bamboo — in color and texture — but I think it will work out nicely.
I made one mod so far — I’ve included side slits since I plan on wearing this as a top versus as a nightie. I used Annie Modesitt’s i-cord edging. Here’s the right and wrong sides.
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It’s nice and neat, and although I was worried it might be bulky — it’s not at all. You might be able to see that I overlapped the i-cord edgings when I merged the front and back to start knitting in the round. I added a few extra stitches to each piece so I could do that when I merged them — I thought it would be stronger that way, and I think it’s a pretty (albeit subtle) design feature.
I used a knitted (lace) cast-on. It’s stretchy and decorative, although I’m concerned the edge might not block out straight. I noticed the pictured nightie has a slight roll to the edge.
I have a couple more mods planned — placement of decreases and modified depth of the back scoop. Both are straightforward and shouldn’t slow me down. I’ll have this done in plenty of time for MDSW, although the style is a gamble and I might not want to wear it. Still, it’s a fairly quick knit so I’m willing to give it a try. Plus, lace knitting is a nice diversion.
When I first wrote about this top I thought I’d wear it over a top with short sleeves. Now I’m thinking it might be nice to knit some attached cap sleeves instead (maybe out of kid silk haze?). I’m still undecided and since I’d like it to look layered I won’t have to decide until I’m done (I’d still want it to look like a strappy sleeveless tank over a short-sleeved top).
You are so freaking early for all this!!! You’re stressing me out.
It looks great. I hope I get to see you wearing it.
I think yours will look great layered!
I really like the yarn choice (and color) for this pattern. The nightie is a little bit “holey”, right? You might want to wear a shirt under it just for that reason.
That is really pretty. I like the yarn choice!
So…how many balls of the Mille Fili are you using. I would do the calculations myself, but I figure that I’d just ask you instead!
I can’t wait to see your progess, because I might just have to copy!
its looks great so far. i thought about making this one too…so i’m looking forward to see how it looks when its done…
It looks really cool already.
It looks great.
I am cracking up looking at the names of your commenters:
Kristy, Christie, cristina, Chris.
Just felt that I needed to add a comment. Are we children of the 70s or what?!
oooh, very pretty! i love your mods so far.
Nice choice! And the color is wonderful for this project.
That looks like a really fun project. I love your mod. Really nicely done.
I think I would have picked the nightie, too. Very curious to see how yours works out (I may just have to make one for myself).
I love the color choice. It looks beautiful already.
Off topic here- I know you’ve been seduced by the spring knitting, but I was wondering if you’ve made the Raglan adjustments for Arwen, or if you have advice on how to calculate them for myself?
On topic-
I love how the pattern and yarn are combining in the nightie. Gorgeous!
I love that nightie. Can’t wait to see how it turns out.
It looks beautiful so far. I don’t believe I’ve ever heard of that yarn before.
If you’re not layering underneath, wouldn’t it be too see-through?