I would never have thought to wear it that way! What a great idea. Too bad mine is knit in one of the melange colors. I don't think it would look good as a vest.

You're looking so *fine*. I love those moments when you suddenly look at something differently, thereby seeing/discovering a new use/meaning in it.

Julia = SMART.

cute! i love this look. i'm big on layering.

i have the opposite problem - a knitted summer top that is just a bit too small. ack! made out of that rowan paper yarn from a few seasons back.

but pia looks lovely lovely ~ and townes is appropriately appreciative. how's townes doing without caia? it must be hard for a cat to understand. snif.

That looks awesome! It looks like it was made just for that purpose!

Really kewl. one question though, is it warm enough...even here in Isarel i'm now in 2 layers of long sleeved...today it's a waffle l/s tea and a woolen cardigan over it...
mind you maybe now I can knit tanks...becaues wearing them like is okay...I don't right wearing tanks to the office not to mention that I typically freeze my arse off in the summer because of the a/c...what I do is I wear a tank under a deep v neck for a cool layer effect.

Lovely way to showcase a knitted tank during chilly Fall. Looks great on you!

That's a good idea and the look is just great!

Wow... tres chic! Looks wonderful that way!

Hello, sweet kitty!

She looks wonderful!

My Honeymoon Cami is a bit roomy on me, and I wear it with a shirt underneath.

Amy

Wow, Pia looks great over the long sleeved shirt. I like it best that way and it is very inspiring. The color is beautiful too.

This combo looks great. I've been searching all over for a nice little vest-y type thing. The new IK has a cute vest-y thing in it that might be right for work for me.

That's a great idea and I might try that with a couple of "vests"/summer tanks that I've made. Especialy once that always stretches out. Thanks!

Wonderful versatility! Sometimes it takes a "thinking beyond the box" moment to get an idea that really works. Bravo!

You're so clever. Looks fab!

(Hi Townes!)

I totally remember Pia . . .

Great re-purpose of Pia and it's PERFECT.

(Your hair looks lighter - it's lovely!)

I'm all for repurposing knits! Even better that it's a pattern that can't be purchased in *any* store. It looks great on you, Julia.

Pia works really well like that. I knit a Shapely Tank out of Silk Garden and I wear it as a vest.

I often pass on knitting little summer tanks because I need the support of real bra, and I just don't like the bra-strap showing look. But instead, I could make vests!

You look damn cute in it! Great autumnal color!

It is a fabulous vest, especially with the buckles.

Wow, that's a great idea! I would never have thought of it but it looks fantastic. Thanks!

Excellent idea and it looks fabulous on you! It's such a modern look. Townes wants to get closer it looks like.

Oh yeah, I'm notoriously vest-crazy and have been known to repurpose summer tanks into fall vests. And now I have a HUGE confession to make right here on your comments--I gave away all my maternity clothes last month except my absolute favorite sweater tank. Well, it's knit in a tight rib and it turns out it makes a great non-maternity vest. So I've been wearing maternity clothes this fall and no one has noticed! That's pretty bad.

Oh man, I so love vests over button up tops.I have several vests that I bought at Target a while ago, but I've been thinking the same thing, that I need to design a few hand knit vests. Great minds, I guess.

Anyway, Pia looks great that way. Good call.

Hi Townes!