Finally, a picture from my sister

Pattern: Leftovers vest, from Knitty

Yarn: Harmony from Bendigo (30% wool, 69% cotton 1% elastane)

Mods: None. Well, besides fudging some bits (i found that my stitch count never matched the pattern). And going down to 3.75mm needles, then up a size, just to get a nice firm fabric.

I used aboout 300grms of Harmony, on 3.75mm needles. The stocking stitch just about killed me…. Around and around and around…

On the other hand it fits her damn good. You see, my sister lives in Darwin. The average temp is around 30c and knitted goods just arnt needed – but her office aircon is quite cold. So for Xmas she wanted a vest. It had to be a V-neck, not to thick and hot (ruled out wool) and easy to care for. This vest is all those things. And her work mates dont believe it was hand knit either! I was greatful it fit because she is about 4,000 km away and i couldnt check it at all.

I like the yarn to knit with, its a bit stretchy though so be prepared to go down a needle size. The pattern was super easy (even the picking up the neck stitches) and i may consider using it again.

I give it 8/10.

In other news – i present the Chaser’s War On Everything Stitch and B*tch.

Thats me on the right, wearing a “I learned to knit in prison” t-shirt from Franklin, and Kris aka web-goddess wearing a “I blogged your mum” t-shirt i go her for Xmas. Hehehe.

I was SOOOO tired… I couldnt function, i didnt even have time for an energy drink :(. But it was fun.

Thanks to gadgetgirl Amy for the YouTube video!

BTW what were we knitting you ask? Amy was knitting a robot from Jess Hutchinson’s book, Kris was finishing her Kitty Argyle Cardi, and i was working on the Monkey sock from Knitty. Knitters Represent!