Here’s my progress on the Aleita Shell. I’m making the 36″ size and I’m hoping it fits. My gauge, I confess, wasn’t exactly spot on but I decided to go for it and I’m slightly concerned it’s going to be too small. I’m hoping the wonders of blocking and the distortion of being smushed on a circular needle prove me wrong. (If I wasn’t quite so lazy, I might put it on some scrap yarn and give it a whirl, but I guess I haven’t reached that level of concern.)
I’ve never been a vest wearer and I promise I’d look terrible wearing one the traditional way — over a white, long-sleeved button-down. But I’ve seen several cute versions of this vest on Ravelry worn with a t-shirt — and I think I can pull that off. Again, I’m crossing my fingers that my instincts are correct here.
The yarn is Knit Picks’s new DK City Tweed in the color chipmunk, a soft brown which should look good over a white or black t-shirt. Here’s the yarn up close on the ball…
…and knit up:
By the way in the top photo above, do you see the thin pink yarn hanging down? That’s my lifeline. Even though I’m now an advanced knitter, I remain a devoted user of lifelines, even for simple stockinette-stitch pieces. When I have that insurance policy, I knit with a bit more abandon, a lot more confidence. It’s worth the minute or two it takes to establish it. With knitting as a frequent metaphor for life, I’ve often considered the other kinds of lifelines I rely on. First that comes to mind is my kind, stable husband. But I know I have others. I’ll keep pondering…and knitting.
June 1, 2009 at 8:25 am
What a lovely color – I see this working well with many items in your wardrobe. And I think you will like vests and will want many more 🙂
June 1, 2009 at 9:00 am
Thanks, Lolly. Your collection of knitted vests has inspired me. 🙂
June 1, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Hi there, this looks beautiful! I am in awe of your knitting. I have been enjoying your blog. Great pics. Thanks for sharing.
June 1, 2009 at 4:28 pm
Thanks so much, Meredith!
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June 2, 2009 at 8:24 am
I’m enthralled with City Tweed but resisting since — well, I have so much yarn!
June 2, 2009 at 9:20 am
Hi Laura — I’m enjoying City Tweed so far. I’m using the DK weight — may try the worsted too! 🙂 Happy knitting! Leslie
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