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Welcome Vestuary

February 11, 2009 By Carole

Thanks for all your advice yesterday. The voting was pretty clearly in favor of blocking first, then seaming. Following closely was blocking, seaming, and blocking again. The votes were helpful but what I really appreciated was the comments you all left about why you finish sweaters the way you do.

And really, I knew I should block first but was trying to avoid it. Here’s the comment from Elizabeth that truly pushed me into deciding to block before seaming:

Having just seamed a sweater without blocking it, I found myself thinking several times during the process that I wished I’d blocked it first. It went together fine, but it would’ve been even easier if it had been blocked.

The last thing I want is to make things harder on myself. So, the pieces will be blocked. I’m hoping to get them seamed by the end of the week so that I can knit the button bands and collar over the weekend.

In the meantime, I’ve started my Vestuary project. It’s a Diamonds For Him vest for Dale.

diamons_are_forever_vest_progress

The yarn is Wild Apple Hill Farm 100% wool that I picked up at Rhinebeck last year. I’m enjoying it so far. In fact, it’s off to a great start!

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  1. Nora says

    February 11, 2009 at 7:10 am

    Always good to come to a decision!

    The vest will be great. You gave me the push I need – I cast on for mine last night.

  2. Jamisyn says

    February 11, 2009 at 7:43 am

    Diggin’ the vest. Is it grey? (computer monitors)

  3. Beth says

    February 11, 2009 at 7:49 am

    That is going to be beautiful! I love the yarn, too. It looks like it will go well with his mittens. 🙂

  4. margene says

    February 11, 2009 at 7:50 am

    I’ve already given up Vest-uary. What was I thinking….I don’t wear vests. Smith isn’t a vest man, either. Sigh….
    Dale’s vest is going to be lovely!

  5. Kim says

    February 11, 2009 at 8:13 am

    I like the vest’s beginnings. I have to admit I enjoy wearing a vest now that I am of a certain hotflash age, I should make more of them.

  6. Karen says

    February 11, 2009 at 8:22 am

    Isn’t it wonderful to be able to get lots of opinions.
    The vest is coming along nicely. The yarn is so pretty.

  7. Wool Winder says

    February 11, 2009 at 8:31 am

    Nice choice of yarn for the vest.

  8. deb says

    February 11, 2009 at 8:55 am

    It’s a beautiful yarn choice – Dale will love it and he will, of course, look fabulous in it!!

  9. Chris says

    February 11, 2009 at 9:04 am

    That yarn is gorgeous!

  10. Knitnana says

    February 11, 2009 at 9:05 am

    Love the yarn in that vest!
    (((hugs)))

  11. Robin in VA says

    February 11, 2009 at 10:22 am

    The vest is going to be very handsome, love the color!

  12. Barbara-Kay says

    February 11, 2009 at 10:48 am

    That color should be really handsome on Dale. The vest will have wonderful texture and variety of light reflection.

  13. blogless sharon says

    February 11, 2009 at 11:14 am

    absolutely gorgeous

  14. LittleWit says

    February 11, 2009 at 11:51 am

    Have fun with the blocking. Some day I will do it “properly” 🙂

  15. Manise says

    February 11, 2009 at 12:59 pm

    That’s lovely!

  16. jill says

    February 11, 2009 at 2:03 pm

    Very handsome yarn. The texture of the yarn seems to be perfect for the pattern. I hope you have a great time with this project.

  17. elizabeth says

    February 11, 2009 at 4:33 pm

    Ha – glad I could be of service! ;o)

    The vest looks great, that’ll be a wonderful color for Dale!

  18. JessaLu says

    February 11, 2009 at 4:45 pm

    That will be a wonderful vest – that yarn is WARM. ;o)

  19. Cookie says

    February 11, 2009 at 4:47 pm

    Good for you!

    Love that color for Dale.

  20. Leah says

    February 11, 2009 at 10:23 pm

    Gorgeous color!

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