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Deep V Argyle Vest
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I present to you, Eunny's Deep V Argyle Vest!
Project Details:
Design:Deep V Argyle Vest by Eunny Jang
Yarn: Knit Picks Merino Style in Vanilla and Coal
Needles: US 3s (really, I promise)
Begun: June 2, 2006
Finished: August 31, 2006
Skills learned: Fairisle colorwork, double handed knitting, steeking
Notes:
- First of all, I am so very pleased with this vest. For my first effort at fairisle, Eunny's pattern was full of wonderful tips and instructions. She is an amazing designer and gives such detailed and beautifully illustrated instructions. It made my first fairisle/steeking adventure delightful and stress free! Steeking was make so easy with her instructions and I only felt nervous the very first time. Thanks Eunny!!!
- The yarn I used ended up being ok for this pattern. I do like the yarn and really think so highly of knit picks, but probably one weight lighter would have been better. The steeking created a really thick armhole (which was mentioned to me but there wasn't much I could do halfway through already using this yarn!). Gauge was a big problem too (see below).
- Steeking is so RAD! Every time I learn a new knitting skill I am totally jazzed. Crochet and knitting melded in a perfect combination to make a colorwork sweater in the round possible. I had to redo the first crochet I did as it was much too tight but after going up a hook size it became much easier.
- Gauge. This was a huge issue for most knitting making this pattern with the knit picks merino style. I made several swatches and ended up using size 3 needles (I believe most others used size 6 or so) because that is what got row gauge. I saw that as the most important piece because of the deep V placement and length issues others were having. To compensate for the strange gauge, I used the charts for the L (38) size and redrew the lines to correspond to the descreasing/increasing/bind offs/etc... from the size S (34) chart. It took some mental gymnastics but after figuring that piece out, redrawing the lines was no big thing. It turned out perfect and exactly the right width/length.
- As far as blocking, I soaked the vest in a Eucalan bath for about 30 minutes, then rinsed and pinned out on a towel with a fan blowing full speed. It took a couple of days to dry which was only obnoxious because I was so desparate to try it on!!
- The only real issue I have with the vest is that the shoulders are a little too wide. After looking back over the Eunny's pattern notes, i think she had the same problem. I think it should be ok though with the collared shirt underneath.
Overall, I'd have to give this project a big thumbs up. I ADORE fairisle. I can't wait to do another project (another one with knit picks, but this time a knit picks
design. I may just be knit picks #1 fan.) I think I posted everything about this vest I can think of, but if you have further questions about sizing/math/etc...please ask!
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OMG, you are so tiny and it looks super-cute on you! Well done, Sarah.
Posted by: Karen B. | September 02, 2006
Wow, that looks so fab on you!
I seriously can't believe it's your first stranded colorwork, it looks amazing and the way you recalculated the fit is way cool. I've seen this vest around but now that I see your pics I have to add it to my must knit list. =)
Posted by: keri | September 02, 2006
bravo bravo! it looks wonderful, and it sounds like it was a really rewarding project for you. very cute.
Posted by: carrie m | September 02, 2006
So. Cute. The vest turned out beautifully and you wear it well! Yay!
Posted by: Karma | September 03, 2006
Oh I am so jealous! Your vest looks awesome. Especially knowing all the issues around gauge and the yarn I think yours turned out exceptionally well. Great job!
Posted by: Erin | September 03, 2006
Wow, it looks absolutely stunning on you. You should be so proud of all of the work that went into this! Not a misplaced stitch in sight. I may need to ask you for colorwork tips, as I'm endeavoring on some socks now and it's still pretty ackward for me.
Posted by: Jenna | September 03, 2006
Your vest looks spectacular, and you are a brave lady to try this pattern for your first fairisle project. Kudos to you!
Posted by: Brenda | September 03, 2006
Really nice job!! We have twin argyles -- I made mine out the exact same yarn and colors! I'm less than pleased with how mine turned out and I doubt I'll wear it. I'm really glad yours came out so well! It looks smashing on you!
Posted by: Lisa | September 03, 2006
LOVELY! It turned out so great. And it looks so sharp with that collared shirt. A perfect combo. Yay! Way to go!
Posted by: Kara | September 04, 2006
Wow - it looks FANTASTIC!! Really impressive. Way to rock it!
Posted by: Ann | September 05, 2006
me too! very jealous..your vest turned out so nice! You know I've been seeing a lot of this classic aryle popping up here and there. Your finished vext is just in time for the latest fall trend.
Posted by: vanessa | September 06, 2006
Beautiful!!!
You did such a great job with the fair isle, and it fits you perfectly.
Cool pictures. :D
Posted by: isel | September 05, 2006
OMG!! That vest is awesome! I knew it would turn out great. It fits so well and just looks perfect. I wouldn't worry too much about the shoulders being too wide. I wouldn't have noticed if you hadn't said anything!
Posted by: Erin | September 07, 2006
That is beautiful! You have done a lovely job!
Posted by: Stephanie | September 11, 2006
Wow. Totally impressed. Steeking freaks me out, I can't even bear to think about it!
BTW - your blog is out of wack when viewed on IE.
Posted by: Stephanie | September 14, 2006