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| VK Early Fall 2012 |
I designed and knitted Garment # 21, the “Rib and Bobble” vest.
This vest is really a simple knit as there is minimal shaping, and the
seed stitch edgings are knit at the same time as the vest, so there is almost
no finishing at the end of the project. Much of the
vest is knit in stockinette which is perfect for an “on the go” project. The waist area ribbed section looks far more
complicated than it really is! The yarn
I used was Blue Sky Alpacas Sportweight,
and it is so soft.
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| Rib and Bobble Vest Vogue Knitting Early Fall 2012, photo by Rose Callahan |
My vest is shown as part of a feature on “twin sets” and it is paired with a turtleneck
designed by the brilliant and multi -talented Lori Steinberg. I love her juxtaposition of
delicate and bold geometric openwork patterns.
I always find that "longer" short sleeve length to be very flattering, and I think that
the ribbed turtleneck provides a nice contrast to the airy lace.
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| #24 Lace Turtleneck Vogue Knitting Early Fall 2012, photo by Rose Callahan |
Don’t be afraid of the bobbles. They are not difficult, and
add such wonderful texture. I used my
favorite variation in this pattern- really more of a popcorn than a
bobble. I find this variation is the
easiest for most knitters as the bobble is completed immediately instead of on
the next row. Because the loops are
pulled over each other one at a time, it is easier than trying to knit through
5 loops at once.
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| Thistle bobble design |
As much as I love to knit heavy, complicated, stranded wool sweaters, I like to have a lighter project to work on during the summer. Vests, like tank tops are great multi- season wardrobe
boosters. They are quick to knit, use relatively little yarn, and are portable
to knit. Perfect for those stolen minutes
at the beach or pool!
What are you knitting this summer? Please share- I’d love to
hear!
