FO-Steeked Vest

Braden · 07-18-2007, 12:45 AM

This was knit with 10 balls of KnitPicks Wool of the Andes (never again!) in Amber Heather and Cloud. It took about 2 months, and there are a few details that could have been a bit neater, but not planning the thing at all before I started probably has something to do with that. I steeked the armholes and neck opening. I love steeks. I did an attached i-cord around the v-neck and armhole openings. I probably won't do that again because it just wasn't as neat as I'd hoped. But, all in all, I'm very happy with the results and it turned out like I wanted it to.

I still have some ends to weave in, but that can wait. Right now I need a strong cup of tea.

beckyrhae · 07-18-2007, 05:59 AM

Spiffy work there Braden!

Braden · 07-18-2007, 06:00 AM

Thanks! I want to do something intricate next, like from Meg Swansen's Sweaters from Camp. The only book that I work patterns from, so that should say something. I'm going to ask them to knit the Gordian Knot sweater.

KnittingNat · 07-18-2007, 06:57 AM

That looks great! why never again about the WOTA?

Braden · 07-18-2007, 07:02 AM

Thanks! It was not that soft, and it pilled a bit. Not noticeably so, but, then again, I almost never stand behind myself when I say I'll never use a particular wool again. I'll most likely break and use it again.

nonny2t · 07-18-2007, 10:51 AM

Terrific job, Braden!

Slim · 07-18-2007, 01:06 PM

Ooh, I love that! What is the pattern, please? Nice colors.

Ingrid · 07-18-2007, 02:37 PM

Looks great!

A tip on the attached i-cord. If you want it to curl less, do another one between the one you made and the sweater--another EZ trick.

mwedzi · 07-18-2007, 02:46 PM

It looks great. I agree that an applied I-cord edging is a difficult thing to do neatly.

UnspeakableJoy · 07-18-2007, 02:53 PM

Great job!!!