Here's my latest finished knitting project (and one of a whole slew of purple projects that are in the works). I discovered Berroco Vintage yarn and it's awesome pattern support at my LYS a few weeks ago and bought three skeins to make this vest from Arts & Crafts booklet.
The project came together quickly and was a very satisfying knit. I finished most of this on the train ride to and from Toronto a few weeks ago. The yarn is great to work with and I'll definitely be using it on other projects once I knit down some of my stash.
Here are the pattern details:
Pattern: Diorama from Berroco's Arts & Crafts booklet
Yarn: Berroco Vintage, 3 skeins of Dewberry
Needles: Us 8
Ravelry Link: craftr's Diorama
I love this! its so figure flattering. I want to make one now. But it looks like its mostly purling, which I do not enjoy. hmmmm.
Posted by: Sara Kirby | 26 March 2010 at 02:53 PM
It's so pretty - love the color too!
Posted by: Amber | 26 March 2010 at 03:00 PM
so pretty, wish i could knit...i crochet, but not so great at that even...
Posted by: kathy | 26 March 2010 at 04:00 PM
That's a brilliant colour! How do you manage to look so happy in your pics? Does Jon take them? I usually take my own and forget to smile cause I'm concentrating so hard - big old frown is what I get for my efforts ;)
Cheers,
Christine
Posted by: Christine | 26 March 2010 at 05:30 PM
It looks great on you! I got some of that yarn to make a cardi for myself. It's a heather purple.
Posted by: Oiyi | 26 March 2010 at 06:12 PM
I love it. This pattern really flatters your figure. Well done, you make me want to knit!
Posted by: erica | 26 March 2010 at 08:40 PM
That's darling - it looks great on you too!
Posted by: Allie | 26 March 2010 at 09:53 PM
Looks great! You always knit the coolest stuff :)
Posted by: Stephanie | 26 March 2010 at 10:28 PM
It turned out great. You are an amazingly quick knitter. And that's the perfect vest for this time of year.
Posted by: Jodi | 27 March 2010 at 07:25 AM
That is gorgeous and fits you wonderfully. I like that you could wear it year round with or without a shirt underneath.
Posted by: Anne | 27 March 2010 at 07:34 AM
Cute vest! You sure do a great job at knitting garments that fit you. Looking forward to seeing more purple projects. :)
Posted by: Trisha | 27 March 2010 at 09:07 AM
It is darling! You are just a knit queen - and your stuff is always so great.
Posted by: MichelleB | 27 March 2010 at 10:17 AM
This is great, I love the color and the pattern is so flattering. Another great project!
Posted by: Cami | 27 March 2010 at 10:53 AM
wow - it looks great and fits you like a glove! you look fantastic!
Posted by: melissa | 27 March 2010 at 02:54 PM
I'm knitting my francis in that same yarn--it is so soft! That vest fits you perfectly!!!
Posted by: jessica | 28 March 2010 at 08:39 AM
It is so pretty! It fits you so well...and you look great in it.
Posted by: Rima Aranha | 28 March 2010 at 10:33 PM
I love the colour and the pattern. I would love to get back to knitting, but quilting always seems to get in the way.
Posted by: Michelle | 31 March 2010 at 09:13 AM
Love it, and the shirt and vest go so well together!
Posted by: Lisa | 02 April 2010 at 01:10 PM
ohhh that is so beautiful!!! I love it and the color is just fantastic. Again, you make me want to knit!
Posted by: rosamaria | 06 April 2010 at 11:24 AM
What a fantastic vest. It suits you beautifully, and the detailing on the bodice is gorgeous. Great work!
Posted by: Beth | 07 April 2010 at 09:10 AM
-it is so soft! That vest fits you perfectly!!!
Posted by: underground hypnosis | 08 April 2010 at 12:06 AM
perfect! love it!
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Posted by: Tita Carre | 17 April 2010 at 07:10 PM