the blue blog archives: happy birthday, two weeks ago

Finally put down the tanks long enough to finish my husband's birthday vest. He likes it (yay!) although he's not used to wearing vests. I think it looks quite good on him and am pleased that he might be able to wear it more often than the warm sweater I made him when I started knitting. Of course, I have slipped in on myself and if he doesn't love it, I'll be wearing it for sure. And if he does love it, well then I'll just have to get some more of that buttery smooth wool/cotton yarn and make my own.

posted by alison at 8:09 am | in brown butter

Comments

Glad he likes it Alison. So that's one down - how many left to go?

Posted by: Linda at May 20, 2003 7:24 AM

That looks suspiciously like Strike which Wayne picked out of Rowan 27 for me to make for him. Are we going to have matching men? Hee hee

Posted by: Kerrie at May 20, 2003 7:31 AM

The wool cotton is buttery, isn't it? I'm using it for Pearl and I'm looking forward to using it for a "plain" sweater to highlight the smoothness of the yarn. My wool cotton swatch came out very much like the ASC. Perfect.

Posted by: Kerstin at May 20, 2003 8:44 AM

Looks great. I made one very similar for my father for Christmas - he wears it all the time.

Posted by: gwen at May 20, 2003 9:12 AM

I never wear vests. But I could be tempted. The wool/cotton is such a beautiful yarn. But it's my arms that get cold. Will have to see.

Posted by: Larry at May 20, 2003 9:36 AM

Great job!! You should be prous, and even if he does like it and wears it maybe you can sneak a wearing in here and there.

Posted by: Chris at May 20, 2003 9:44 AM

Oh! What a great vest, and a wonderful fit. That double rib at the hem does wonders - not too elastic, but holds it in just enough so the vest falls just right. Very nice, Alison. I bet your husband is happy to have that vest! (Think I'll knit one for my husband, too. That way, I can "borrow" it. Tee hee!

Posted by: Becky at May 20, 2003 10:55 AM

i love wearing vests! beautiful work!

Posted by: melissa at May 20, 2003 6:24 PM

That vest turned out great and looks good on the hubby to boot. Nice job!

Posted by: claudia at May 21, 2003 7:37 AM

Alison you are amazing! I don't know how you accomplish all that you do, with two adorable toddlers to care for as well. The vest is wonderful.

Posted by: kathy at May 21, 2003 11:04 AM