Which turn into this
That's right! On Monday I finished my Heliopath Vest by Emma Welford out of The Plucky Knitter Plucky Sweater in Sticky Toffee. I was so excited and happy with the result that I proceeded to wear it for the rest of the day including to a full staff quarterly meeting at work. Nothing makes me feel more smug than when someone walks over and says "I'm guessing you knit that". I should be more modest, but in an organization full of outstanding creative individuals I have to take me accolades where I can.
I was really nervous about knitting the size 34 once I got about halfway through the body of the vest. Even though I wanted a fitted look I became very concerned that it would be too small. Fortunately I trusted my gut, the advice of Emma, and my swatch and powered through.
It was a lot easier to memorize the pattern than I had originally thought. The cable is logical and adorable and I made liberal use of my stitch markers. It was a little slow going if I wanted to read, but got me through many a football game or match and hit that autumnal cable craving I always develop this time of year. And then you get to drop stitches! That was one of the most decadent feelings I have ever had.
Oh, and the buttons? They're Gnome Acres. And so stinking cute people admire them more than my stitches.
To see more proud finished objects, head on over to Tami's Amis!
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It looks great. Spontaneous yarn gifts rock. I love getting good night/morning kisses.
ReplyDeleteAmazing, you are so talented! (And I'm now going to go have a shufti at this pattern). I love the colour, and well done for sticking with it, that was brave!
ReplyDeleteSpontaneous gifts of yarn? Can you get him to speak to my husband lol. As for your vest, WOW! It's gorgeous, really suits you. What a beautiful pattern
ReplyDeleteI dont care if the buttons are made from tiny diamonds, I'm admiring the knitting. THAT IS GORGEOUS! and I do love me some Plucky Knitter. well done! (and well done to your husband for such a lovely gift!)
ReplyDeleteYour vest is beautiful and that yarn is to die for !
ReplyDeleteThat looks so complicated. It is very pretty, and I love the asymmetry.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a terrific pattern. Are those dropped stitches in between the cables? Looks great, especially in that colour!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work! That yarn looks scrummy too. You are right to accept the praise as your due, it looks stunning on you.
ReplyDeleteThe vest turned out fantastic! Those buttons are oh so cute too.
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