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Hello and thanks for visiting my blog. I have been knitting on and off for 50 years and I recently learned to crochet. I love looking for wool bargains and making them into something useful. I mainly knit for charity. I occasionally knit for myself and family members if I find a really good pattern or if they ask nicely!!

Wednesday 5 February 2014

A vest in progress...





The most thoughtful gift I received last Christmas was 10 balls of Debbie Bliss yarn from my husband.  He says he put a lot of research into it....which I suspect just involved asking the ladies in his office.  I was thrilled with the present and Hubby was thrilled that I was thrilled. 

Not wishing to sound ungrateful, I wouldn't have chosen 4 ply or even this colour.  But I found a pattern for a vest top with interesting detail on the front.  It is actually knitting up very pleasantly.  The yarn is 100% wool but it is also machine washable.  It fits in with my 2014 resolution to update/upgrade my knitwear.  It is a splitty yarn which surprised me as I had heard good things about Debbie Bliss.  But the finished feel is smooth and silky.  The pale stone colour goes well with some of my blouses.  The ladies in the office have good taste.

I have set myself a target of knitting one pattern repeat each day.  It will grow reasonably quickly if I manage that and it should be ready if we ever get any spring-like weather.

One problem with the yarn is that it is almost exactly the same colour as my knitting needles.  That causes a bit of eye strain.  I told Hubby that I COULD buy different colour needles but I DON'T USUALLY KNIT WITH 4 PLY.  Hopefully, he might remember that next time he wants to surprise me with wool!


10 comments:

  1. Yes, the ladies of the office done good. Looking forward to seeing it done.

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  2. What a clever husband. It will look lovely I am sure.

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  3. 4ply does take longer it is true but I do like the finish of 4ply. This does look very neatly done and I like your sense of not hurrying along to get it done. A bit a day is nice (especially on your eyes). The pattern looks ideal for spring .... I know it's only February but spring seems a long way off for me, I have never known so much rain as we have had here this winter .... I love the spring x

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  4. I think this is a very cool colour! What a great gift from your husband. I suggested some fat quarters from my family last year, but nothing materialized there (no pun intended). So I didn't bother asking for craft supplies again. Can't wait to see this vest. Wendy x

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    1. Last Christmas was the first time my requests for yarn were acted on. My sister also bought me some. I think every Christmas might see some woolly presents now.

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  5. I love the color of the yarn. Great pattern.

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  6. It's very nice Una and that colour goes with so many things, I know 4ply is a pain to knit and takes forever but the finish is so much neater and more classy than double knit, it will be ready just in time for Spring. :)

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  7. hi,
    thats a beautiful pattern... i crochet ( a novice at that) but don't do much of knitting... found your blog via GYB party and following you now

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  8. Isn't it darling when men try hard to please us? I love it. He chose a nice color, and I can't wait to see it as it develops and you finish it. Nice gift!

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