Did I mention how much I heart my new 70mm macro lens?
I heart it A LOT. In fact it hasn't been off my camera since I got it a week ago. Heart heart heart.
Bonus picture of me looking stupid if you click through to flickr on the last shot. Never let it be said that I take myself too seriously.
Pattern: Sexy Vesty by Canary Sanctuary.
Yarn & Needles: Two skeins of Brunswick Ballybrae that I got at a thrift store for $6. US6 for the body, US4 for the ribbing around the neck and arms.
Modifications: Knit the ribbing at the edge for only 2" and did the necessary decreases in the first knit round before starting the lace pattern (K5 K2tog/ssk depending on which stitch of the two was the knit from the rib). The ribbing around the neck was done for 12 rows, the arms for 9 since I was running out of yarn.
The yarn did soften a lot on blocking but this vest is still very definitely made from Wool with a capital W. I think it will definitely see a lot of wear over the winter once I buy a few more button downs to go underneath. I love me a good sweater vest.
Yarn & Needles: Two skeins of Brunswick Ballybrae that I got at a thrift store for $6. US6 for the body, US4 for the ribbing around the neck and arms.
Modifications: Knit the ribbing at the edge for only 2" and did the necessary decreases in the first knit round before starting the lace pattern (K5 K2tog/ssk depending on which stitch of the two was the knit from the rib). The ribbing around the neck was done for 12 rows, the arms for 9 since I was running out of yarn.
The yarn did soften a lot on blocking but this vest is still very definitely made from Wool with a capital W. I think it will definitely see a lot of wear over the winter once I buy a few more button downs to go underneath. I love me a good sweater vest.
How had I not previously put it together that you got that yarn at a thrift store?!! Even if it is scratchy as hell that is a STEAL because the color is amazing on you.
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful! Now I want one! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome vest! Just gorgeous.
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gorgeous!! i love this and you too ;-) haha!
ReplyDeleteYikes- I'm so behind on blogs and Flickr. Just getting caught up. This is gorgeous!
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