See My Vest!

Here it is! I am so happy to have finished this baby since it wasn’t the most thrilling knitting project.  For a simple vest it was a little complicated. I am unhappy with the shoulder seams but they didn’t want to fix themselves.  Again with sizing…I did the extra small version of the Eartha vest (without of the ribbing pattern I stayed simple) in the Berrocco glint book and it came out a little bigger than expected, however I did get some cool sleeves out of it. I also didn’t use the Berrocco glint this time instead I opted for a Harmony 100% merino wool from Mary’s Yarn. I really love the wool! It doesn’t look too shabby… somewhat artsy.  I will also be taking a short break from blogging since I will be going to China tomorrowJ. However I do have a project for the plane… a blankie for baby Charlie!

Why are Pirates Pirates?

Because they ARRRRRRRRR!
A knitted eye patch for a real pirate.

A Beanie of my OWN!

I found some great left over yarns to create my own Beanie.

Here is the pattern:

Using size 4 (6mm)  short circular needles- Follow these rounds

1.       CO 80 sts.

2.       Rib Pattern K1 P1 for 1 inch

3.       K- increase 120 sts= 200 sts

4.       K1 *Yarn forward, slip st, K, pass slip stich over* continue round from * to *

5.       K

6.       K

7.       **Yarn forward, slip st, K, pass slip stich over* continue from * to *

8.       K

9.       K

10.   Repeat Steps 4-9 until whole piece measures 3 inches

11.   *K18 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 190 sts

12.   K

13.   Step number 4

14.   *K17 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 180 sts

15.   *K16 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 170 sts

16.   Step number 7

17.   *K15 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 160 sts

18.   *K14 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 150 sts

19.   Step number 4

20.   *K13 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 140 sts

21.   *K12 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 130 sts

22.   Step number 7

23.   *K11 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 120 sts

24.   *K10 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 110 sts

25.   Step number 4

26.   *K9 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 100 sts

27.   *K8 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 90 sts

28.   Step number 7

29.   *K7 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 80 sts

30.   *K6 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 70 sts

31.   Step number 4

32.   *K5 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 60 sts

33.   *K4 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 50 sts

34.   Step number 7

35.   *K3 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 40 sts

36.   *K2 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 30 sts

37.   Step number 4

38.   *K17 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 180 sts

39.   *K17 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 180 sts

40.   Ktog whole round

41.   Ktog  whole round

42.   Use yarn needle to sew up the remaining sts.