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Diamonds Are Forever Vest

March 10, 2009 By Carole

Sunday was a really nice day, too, and Dale suggested we take Dixie for a walk in the woods. I readily agreed – especially when I realized it would be a great chance to photograph the vest I just finished for Dale.

dale-and-the-dog

The fit is perfect and it’s just right for this sort of weather when it’s warm but not warm enough to go without some sort of jacket/sweater.

dale-by-the-tree

The pattern is Diamonds for Him from Knitty and the yarn is Wild Apple Hill Farm yarn that I bought at Rhinebeck last year. It knit up quickly and the diamond pattern kept it from getting boring.

shoulder-close-up

The directions are a little vague on the decreases for the shoulder and v-neck but I figured it out and am really pleased with it.

vest-back

I even told Dale I’d make him another one so you know it’s got to be a winner.

dale-and-dixie-sitting

I think you can tell by the smiles – on Dale and Dixie – that he loves it, too.

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  1. Kathy says

    March 10, 2009 at 6:44 am

    Handsome! I remember that yarn!!

  2. margene says

    March 10, 2009 at 6:45 am

    The vest is a definitely a winner…look at all the smiles! Nice work on figuring out the vague pattern, too!

  3. deb says

    March 10, 2009 at 6:54 am

    Beautiful vest – that yarn is gorgeous! Hi Dixie **scritch**!! Oh – hi Dale!

  4. Katie K says

    March 10, 2009 at 7:19 am

    A happy vest and a beautiful smile!

  5. Anne says

    March 10, 2009 at 7:22 am

    It came out great – looks perfect for a light layer for spring or fall weather. NICE!!

  6. livnletlrn says

    March 10, 2009 at 7:22 am

    Love it. Interesting enough to keep a knitter from wanting to poke her eyes out, while understated enough that a guy would want to wear it. My dh won’t go for vests, but a couple of sleeves would be an easy modification, so I faved yours on Ravelry.

  7. Karen says

    March 10, 2009 at 7:28 am

    The vest is wonderful and looks great on Dale.

  8. Chris says

    March 10, 2009 at 7:41 am

    It turned out great!

  9. Wool Winder says

    March 10, 2009 at 7:44 am

    Good work. The yarn and pattern are a perfect match!

  10. Robin in VA says

    March 10, 2009 at 7:48 am

    Awww Carole! I would say it’s beautiful but I’d better say THAT’S HANDSOME!!! I wish my Hubby would wear a vest…maybe I should make him one anyway–then wear it myself!

  11. Ruth says

    March 10, 2009 at 7:58 am

    It’s really wonderful. Dale is so photogenic!

  12. Elizabeth says

    March 10, 2009 at 8:16 am

    Very nice! I like it a great deal and it looks great on Dale.

  13. Carol says

    March 10, 2009 at 8:16 am

    It’s lovely! I think I’ll put this on my list too!

  14. Heather says

    March 10, 2009 at 8:34 am

    Lovely sweater — and, omg, I want to moosh your dog. What a cutie!

  15. Norma says

    March 10, 2009 at 8:57 am

    It IS a winner — great photos, especially the last one.

  16. Nora says

    March 10, 2009 at 9:02 am

    Oh, nice! You did a wonderful job!

  17. Hillary says

    March 10, 2009 at 9:09 am

    That vest really is a winner. The yarn is really lovely and works well with the pattern. Dale looks very happy in his new vest.

  18. Joy says

    March 10, 2009 at 9:18 am

    Dale, Dixie and the vest all look great! Skritches to Dixie 🙂

  19. elizabeth says

    March 10, 2009 at 11:03 am

    It looks great! And no sleeves! :o)

  20. Betty in Texas says

    March 10, 2009 at 11:14 am

    what a lovely texture! perfect for that sunny walk. (Love those smiles!!)

  21. Barbara-Kay says

    March 10, 2009 at 11:31 am

    That’s a great yarn/pattern combination. The heather effect of the yarn makes for wonderful depth of contrast with the diamonds. It also compliments Dale’s “silver fox” whiskers. Well done!

  22. Beth says

    March 10, 2009 at 11:33 am

    Yea for the Dixie picture! Dale and the vest look really nice, too. 🙂

  23. Jean says

    March 10, 2009 at 11:42 am

    Gorgeous Carole! And guess what! I’m looking at it on Firefox! Finally checked it out after you told me about it in Maine. SO MUCH FASTER!!! Thank you!

  24. Cookie says

    March 10, 2009 at 12:36 pm

    Fabulous!

    Nice vest and doggie, too. ;^)

  25. Julie says

    March 10, 2009 at 1:30 pm

    Great looking vest! Dale and Dixie both have beautiful smiles 🙂

  26. Lucia says

    March 10, 2009 at 1:32 pm

    Very handsome indeed! Since Cookie took my punch line you can apply that to whichever part(s) of the picture you like, including the trees, if you so desire.

  27. Sylvia says

    March 10, 2009 at 1:48 pm

    The raised diamond lines look so tidy. Beautifully even work!

    I didn’t think I’d like the end of the diamonds at the shoulder but on Dale it looks really nice, and the logic makes sense — a smooth line, less fuss if you need to angle the top of the shoulder… Is that as writ or did you change it?

  28. Karen says

    March 10, 2009 at 2:39 pm

    It came out great! It’s a very handsome vest!

  29. jill says

    March 10, 2009 at 5:44 pm

    What a great vest and fit! Isn’t it a blessing to bring those kinds of smiles to others??

  30. sue says

    March 10, 2009 at 7:01 pm

    The vest looks great and I am sure that smile means that he loves it just as much too.

  31. cwflaglady says

    March 10, 2009 at 9:30 pm

    Carole the vest looks awesome!
    Miss you : )

  32. Kim says

    March 10, 2009 at 10:34 pm

    Dale looks handsome and happy in his new vest!!

    Man o man, seeing your pictures makes me wish all of our snow was gone!

  33. Wanda says

    March 10, 2009 at 10:43 pm

    Carole, Dale’s vest looks fabulous! Dale looks happy and pleased and that is always a great sign in my book. And you promised to make another, obviously a winner.

  34. Manise says

    March 10, 2009 at 11:46 pm

    Great marriage of pattern and yarn as well as of knitter and wearer! Love the vest- it looks super on your Sherpa Dude.

  35. claudia says

    March 11, 2009 at 9:48 am

    A magazine-worthy photo shoot.

  36. anne says

    March 11, 2009 at 10:33 am

    that vest is totally handsome; it fits so well and looks so good on dale!

  37. Kirsten says

    March 11, 2009 at 11:09 am

    You did a beautiful job on the vest! It really suits Dale. I do agree that he needs (at least) one more!

  38. LittleWit says

    March 12, 2009 at 11:06 am

    The vest looks wonderful! 🙂

  39. Laurie says

    March 13, 2009 at 9:26 am

    That is a great match of yarn, pattern, man.

  40. Sarah says

    March 13, 2009 at 2:35 pm

    Perfect match, Carole!

  41. Leslie says

    March 14, 2009 at 3:12 pm

    What a lovely vest! You did a great job and Dale does look very pleased.

  42. Teyani says

    March 17, 2009 at 1:05 am

    what a glorious vest – and I am so delighted for you that you have had good enough weather that you and your honey could stroll outside to photograph it.
    hurrah for a fabulous completion!

  43. Morticcia says

    March 27, 2009 at 12:57 pm

    Gorgeous. I would do anything for my husband to wear vests. So sexy!

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