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.
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.
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.
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.
I even told Dale I’d make him another one so you know it’s got to be a winner.
I think you can tell by the smiles – on Dale and Dixie – that he loves it, too.
Handsome! I remember that yarn!!
The vest is a definitely a winner…look at all the smiles! Nice work on figuring out the vague pattern, too!
Beautiful vest – that yarn is gorgeous! Hi Dixie **scritch**!! Oh – hi Dale!
A happy vest and a beautiful smile!
It came out great – looks perfect for a light layer for spring or fall weather. NICE!!
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.
The vest is wonderful and looks great on Dale.
It turned out great!
Good work. The yarn and pattern are a perfect match!
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!
It’s really wonderful. Dale is so photogenic!
Very nice! I like it a great deal and it looks great on Dale.
It’s lovely! I think I’ll put this on my list too!
Lovely sweater — and, omg, I want to moosh your dog. What a cutie!
It IS a winner — great photos, especially the last one.
Oh, nice! You did a wonderful job!
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.
Dale, Dixie and the vest all look great! Skritches to Dixie 🙂
It looks great! And no sleeves! :o)
what a lovely texture! perfect for that sunny walk. (Love those smiles!!)
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!
Yea for the Dixie picture! Dale and the vest look really nice, too. 🙂
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!
Fabulous!
Nice vest and doggie, too. ;^)
Great looking vest! Dale and Dixie both have beautiful smiles 🙂
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.
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?
It came out great! It’s a very handsome vest!
What a great vest and fit! Isn’t it a blessing to bring those kinds of smiles to others??
The vest looks great and I am sure that smile means that he loves it just as much too.
Carole the vest looks awesome!
Miss you : )
Dale looks handsome and happy in his new vest!!
Man o man, seeing your pictures makes me wish all of our snow was gone!
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.
Great marriage of pattern and yarn as well as of knitter and wearer! Love the vest- it looks super on your Sherpa Dude.
A magazine-worthy photo shoot.
that vest is totally handsome; it fits so well and looks so good on dale!
You did a beautiful job on the vest! It really suits Dale. I do agree that he needs (at least) one more!
The vest looks wonderful! 🙂
That is a great match of yarn, pattern, man.
Perfect match, Carole!
What a lovely vest! You did a great job and Dale does look very pleased.
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!
Gorgeous. I would do anything for my husband to wear vests. So sexy!