February 23, 2016

Barbara's Pink Vest


I'm loving this vest I recently finished.  It's from a free pattern, Hiker's Waistcoat.  The pattern isn't well written, so it requires some adaptation and decision-making on the part of the knitter.


I only did minimal shaping compared to what the pattern dictates, but I don't like my clothes to be overly fitted.  This version is very wearable.


The yarn I used was reclaimed from a thrift store wool Gap sweater, so it was an extra-thrifty project.  I like this polka dot ribbon I found to reinforce the button bands.   I think I needed some Spring color to wear, especially since we're getting another wave of rainy storms.

6 comments:

Suztats said...

Very pretty in pink! Love the sweater.

Moira said...

Beautiful sweater. Love that you used the yarn from the thrift store find to make it.

Recycled Cottage & Garden said...

Beautiful vest and you look smashing in pink!

Anonymous said...

How wonderful that you could make something so pretty and spring-like from a thrift store find! I like the picture of you wearing it very much. You're much better at selfies than I am!

Judy S. said...

Awesome job on the vest! It looks great on you, too. Love the polka dot ribbon, too. It adds a nice touch.

lotta joy said...

Knitting ties me in nervous knots. I'm not that fast, and I'm always in a huge hurry to see the finished product.