I ran into this pattern on ravelry last week and stopped by my local yarn store to pick up the yarn and pattern to make one for myself. I knit it up in four days with a little break in there to help Jon with his office floor.
The vest is actually knit flat and then folded in half and sewn up the sides to make the arm holes. It's reversible and the pattern is one size fits all with a nice thick, bulky yarn, so it was a fun and quick knit.
Pattern: Baby Alpaca Grande Vest N026
by Sarah Punderson
Yarn: Berroco Peruvia Quick (4 skeins)
Color: 9117 Charcoal Grey
Needles: 13
Rav link: craftr's ribbed vest
That is great! I need to head to the yarn shop pronto!
Posted by: jessica | 07 May 2009 at 07:49 PM
Oooh, this is great! I have been obsessed with gray as of late, but I also love the shape of this. I might be finishing a sweater in the next couple of days. Which is funny since it just got warm yesterday. ;)
Posted by: Kristena | 07 May 2009 at 07:55 PM
nice chunky yarn, beautiful vest. you're such a great knitter!
Posted by: abcgirl | 07 May 2009 at 07:58 PM
oh wow! this is a super cool vest! i really like it!
i might have to see if there is some bulky yarn in my stash that i could use to make one of my own...
Posted by: melissa | 07 May 2009 at 10:38 PM
Cute vest! 4 days - you are impressive :)
Posted by: Amy @ parkcitygirl | 08 May 2009 at 12:28 AM
Usually I wouldn't think a vest would be a quick project but you really pulled it off! It looks great on you!
Posted by: Trisha | 08 May 2009 at 12:49 AM
cute one! perfect for this midway weather!
Posted by: montague | 08 May 2009 at 07:29 AM
Very cool, and in just 4 days, wow!
Cheers,
Christine
Posted by: Christine | 08 May 2009 at 09:04 AM
I love it! and it looks so nice on you. I have always been interested in Plymouth Yarn patterns, but haven't been able to find them to buy. I will just have to lust over your vest!
Posted by: Oiyi | 08 May 2009 at 11:30 AM
That is a very flattering vest! I agree, it looks lovely on you. It looks very comfortable too.
Posted by: gardenymph | 08 May 2009 at 09:26 PM
Those quick knits are so great!
Posted by: Lisa | 09 May 2009 at 12:12 PM
i love it! you must be a quick knitter!
Posted by: amandajean | 11 May 2009 at 10:11 AM
really cute. i'd like to place an order, svp. xox
Posted by: Jodi | 12 May 2009 at 07:32 AM
Too cute!
Posted by: Catherine | 21 May 2009 at 09:45 PM
WOW! I am so impressed. If I ever get past scarves and dishcloths, maybe I'll actually try knitting a piece of clothing...right now it's just on the sewing machine!
Posted by: Dianne | 31 May 2009 at 12:45 AM
I am starting it now, and was in ribbing/ hat mode and joined it. grr and duh. I will now rip it out and start over. Thanks for the reminder to knit it flat!
Posted by: suz | 05 May 2011 at 04:00 PM