I added three more buttons than called for in the pattern. No one needs to see my grandmotherly navel.
Nicole Vest (pattern by Bonne Marie Burns for "Chic Knits").
For size 36.5 (with added length) I used almost 4 balls (50g each) of James C. Brett "Kool Kotton", 50% cotton/50% acrylic, machine washable DK.
Knitpicks circular needles in sizes 3.25mm and 3mm.
Modifications: Added one inch to the length.
Changes I would make if I knit this again: I would add the one inch above the row of waist eyelets instead of just above the bottom lace edging. This would make the eyelet row sit more at my waist than slightly above it. I would also add about 1/2 an inch to the shoulder straps so that the underarm was slightly lower.
14 comments:
hard to believe you're a grandmother in that vest. woohoo! it and you look mahvelous!
I agree with your assesment on what you would change for the next time. I am really glad to see it knitted up and it looks lovely on you!
How dainty ....the pattern is beautiful...and your knitting skills are awesome...smile.
Great work as always! Love the photos of your grandaughter---she is so sute!
What beautiful work you do. I have just started knitting again after 10+ yrs. Your work definitely inspires me.
Kathy
simply stunning! (and looks darn good on you as well)
I ditto dragon knitter...hard to believe you're a grandmother in that vest. You look fantastic in it. Very pretty.
That vest fits you perfectly! You both look beautiful! :)
It looks great, Marlene! And so do you -- fantastic!
Did I tell you? I finally did it... TKGA Master Knitting Level One, underway!
Thanks for the compliments everyone. Your comments add to the joy of a successful project!
Oh wow, that fits you perfectly! It's a gorgeous summer tank!
It looks great on you!
Not too shabby for a Granny!! And the vest is gorgeous. Go Granny Go!
I so agree with dragon knitter. You don't look like a grandmother at all. The vest is beautiful and you compliment it as well. Congrats for a job well done. Thanks for including adjustments you would make another time.
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