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Lotus Blossom Tank - Variation
Pattern: Lotus Blossom Tank by Sharon Shoji with modifications. From Interweave Knits Summer, 2006
Yarn: Elsebeth Lavold Silky Tweed, (40% silk, 30% cotton, 20% extra fine merino, 10% viscose) color 09
Amount Used: 660 yard (605 meters), 8.82 oz. (252 grams)
Needles: KnitPicks Options size 6 (4 mm) for part of the lace, and size 5 (3.75 mm) for the remainder
Modifications: I changed the Lotus Lace to my own version of lace and ribbing for the bottom portion (see sidebar for details). I also chose to not make the lace come up so far onto the bodice. I used KnitPicks circulars 47-inch in size 5 for the edging of the armholes and neck, using the Magic Loop technique. Next time, I may crochet an edging instead of using a garter edging. I also used a crochet hook to pick up stitches.
