Yesterday I was able to get a fair bit of knitting done on this vest. I finished up the second skein of yarn, so I put point protectors on those tips and did the neck and armhole edging. I did the neck edging first, going down a needle size for the ribbing to a US 5 (3.75 mm). Given how dark and fuzzy the yarn is, picking up stitches was a bit challenging, but I used my Lumos knitting light, which made it a lot easier. The pattern recommends a stretchy bind-off in pattern, and specifically calls out tubular bind-off. I didn’t feel like going to all of that trouble, so I just did a regular bind-off in pattern.
I tried the vest on over my t-shirt and the fit is perfect. I am very pleased with how the Wensleydale is knitting up, The knitted fabric is substantial without being too heavy, and I think it shows off the yarn beautifully. I’ve already woven in all of my ends on the bodice, so now all I have to do is finish up the body and my vest will be done.
Pattern: Libraire by Tricot Design MCL
Yarn: The Ross Farm Ashen Wensleydale
Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm), and US 5 (3.75 mm)
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