Verena Knitting Summer 2009 #6 Apricot A line tank

Here it is this very simple to knit tank top with a swingy hem which you get with uniformly adding stitches. One thing I love about Verena Knitting magazine patterns is the finishing details, in this case you are instructed to finish the armholes and neckline with crochet, it makes all the difference in my opinion to a well constructed knitted garment.

This picture taken before blocking

The magazine shows this top being worn over a breezy blouse; I plan to extend the wearability by also using it as a layering piece once it gets cooler.

I used a linen yarn, more details at Ravelry.

This morning I had a very early appointment and it put me in a neutral color mood, I also wore a light tan cardigan for the cooler temperatures earlier.

A series of previews

This is McCall's 7625, hanging nicely, completely finished and waiting for me to wear it, and photograph.

The Verena tank top waiting to be blocked.

Vogue 1179 in progress.

But first my husband's shirts need to be ironed while I supervise the boys building bird houses.

A swingy tank top from Verena Knitting

I started to work on this project from Verena Knitting Summer 2009 last month. I wanted to use the linen blend yarn I bought at the MD Sheep and Wool festival. Andrea and I bought the same yarn, it was a great price and it has wonderful drape.




Even though I took this project with me on vacation I was not able to work on it. I have been having back/leg pain for a while now and sitting is my less comfortable position, especially for any length of time. I'm going to my first physical therapy evaluation/session today in the hope that I will get some help. As much as I am on the move during my day, it is necessary to sit every once in a while ;-)

Verena Knitting Magazine

I was in my local Barnes & Noble the other day and was very surprised to find Verena magazine on the stand. I am familiar with the Spanish version sold in Spain; let me tell you that my mom and I have always loved this knitting magazine and when my mom used to spend a few months in Barcelona every year or so, she would hound the magazine stand because as soon that it was out it was gone.

This version looks very much like Burda World of Fashion. There are many, many designs and I liked quite a bit of them. There are very fashion forward but in a way that they don't go out of style (I still find the designs of issues more than six years ago very modern).

Have you seen this new (to the US) knitting magazine? Let me know what you think!!