My Honey-Moon Tank

I have started the HoneyMoon Tank from 'Knitty'. I can't stand the color pink...nor the thought of those 360 'k.m.h.e.' cast-ons'.
I am using 'Linie' yarn 135 in Goby 19 (green), 20 sts/28 rows=4" stockenett, #6/28 circular needles.
I have, about, finished the border....checking for the infamous appearance of the Phantom Mobias as I go.