Mama's Got A New Vest.....

Accomplish your visions.
Persevere in your ambitions.
Only then can you negate
Visions and ambitions.
Deng Ming~Dao

Whew....I finally feel as though I am caught up. I love doing fiber fairs, but they truly do take a lot of work.....especially getting caught up after the fact, but I do so enjoy getting to visit with both new and old fiber friends. :-)

While I was making purchases in Rhinebeck I made a promise to myself to clean up some of my UFO's.  Yep...those bags piled around my chair (or throne as Ken likes to call it.)

I had mentioned a while back that the handspun vest that I practically live in was falling apart.  Anticipating that I will have to toss it pretty soon, I started another one.

I had hoped to have it ready to wear in Rhinebeck but alas that darn button band took longer than I anticipated.  PIcking up from the bottom, going around the neck and then back down the other side translates into a lot of stitches....just sayin'

Then there was the button dilemma.

The buttons in the first picture were actually rescued from the first vest and amazingly they match perfectly.  Then I found these sweet buttons at a vendor in Rhinebeck. (I wish I could remember her name.)

I went back and forth and back and forth, but finally settled on the old buttons.  It's like a little piece of the old vest is still with me and the new buttons would look really nice on something that had perhaps some navy and rust together.  Hmmmm.....I'm sensing a new colorway. :-)

Pattern:  Side Slit Vest by Sarah James
Yarn:  Hand spun wool/mohair blend from Spinner's Hill
Needles:  Size 6 and 8

I added a few inches to the length of this vest.  I don't think I would do that next time.  Other than that, I love it!  I'm thinking I could use another one. ;-)

Comments

[Blogless Sharon]

I love the color. It's soo complimentiry( bad speller). Good stuff Kim

[Dianne]

Gorgeous vest! I really, really hope that someday I progress to doing something beyond scarves and dishcloths!

[JessaLu]

Very nice!

[Vicki]

Love it. Love, Love, Love. The buttons are wonderful!

[Kathy]

It looks awesome, Kim. You are a cutie pie!

[Cheryl S.]

What a beautiful color! It looks lovely on you, and the scarf is a perfect compliment to it. It's great to "see" you, too!

[Christine]

I agree with everyone else here--that color and vest look fabulous on you!

[Hillary]

Very nice vest. I love both sets of buttons and I think that a rust/navy colorway would be great.

[Patty]

It looks great Kim - you look just like Ashley in this picture - you're both beautiful!

[Wool Winder]

It's a great looking vest. Love the color on you.

[Judy]

Vests are the best. Love the little textured buttons. Looks great on, too!

[gail]

Nice vest Kim and that color looks fabulous on you!

[Beth]

Your vest looks great! That's a nice photo of you, too!

[Jean]

I was scrolling down Google Reader and said, "Hey! There's my friend!" Good to see you if only in a picture. Beautiful vest!

[Laurie]

Such a satisfying FO, one that you will use over and over again! I haven't done much with my Spinner's Hill fiber...are you my inspiration?

[margene]

You look great and the vest is fabulous! Nice work with the spinning, knitting and button picking!

[Diane]

Nice knit Kim, perfect for fall. The buttons are perfect!

[Carole]

It's great, Kim! I should make one for me, too. It's all part of that hiding a multitude that we talked about.