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Fair Isle-ish vest ive started

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Wed, 2011-07-13 07:44 — ffarff

After knitting blanket after blanket ive decided to start knitting myself a few vests.
Here's one i started a few days ago. The Back done, half way through the front. The plan is to finish it within the week. I'm on track which I'm really happy about.

So what to do next? I want to do a vest similar to this pattern. Anyone know where i can find the pattern?
http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo9egvNqDX1qzt6h7o1_500.jpg

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Fri, 2011-07-15 04:33 — bobinthebul
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Cool! I hadn't even thought

Cool! I hadn't even thought of vests...it might be the perfect "bridge" project to do before I get up my courage to try a real sweater. With sleeves and stuff. ;)

Mon, 2011-07-18 12:02 — ffarff
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that's what i was thinking

that's what i was thinking too. ive never done something sleeve-y.

Wed, 2011-07-13 15:49 — Kerry
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If you are on Ravelry, there

If you are on Ravelry, there are 7 pages (15 vests to a page), just pattern search Fair Isle vests.

Thu, 2011-07-14 01:52 — ffarff
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ah forgot about that place.

ah forgot about that place. cheers!

Wed, 2011-07-13 13:10 — Bill
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take a look at

take a look at :
http://www.sundayknits.com/designs.html
Luke's Diced Vest by MaryJane Mucklestone
http://www.sundayknits.com/buy_lukes.html

Thu, 2011-07-14 01:53 — ffarff
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thank you!

thank you!

Wed, 2011-07-13 10:26 — Joe-in Wyoming
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Very nice work. -- Books,

Very nice work. -- Books, knitting, cats, fountain pens...Life is Good.

Wed, 2011-07-13 09:28 — ilhiker
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I'm green with envy! Your

I'm green with envy! Your work is stunning.
Mark

Thu, 2011-07-14 01:57 — ffarff
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why thank you

why thank you

Wed, 2011-07-13 09:24 — ronhuber
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Beautiful vest. If you can

Beautiful vest. If you can find Fair Isle Knitting by Sheila MacGregor you will find thousands of fair isle patterns. You can choose your own colours or follow the colours in the photo. Check out Jamieson and Smith Wool Brokers in the Shetland Islands for traditional wool.

Thu, 2011-07-14 01:57 — ffarff
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that might have been the

that might have been the book i was looking at today!

Thu, 2011-07-14 00:31 — buddyboy76

I second that. Her book was

I second that. Her book was sitting in my wish list on amazon for about a year until i finally broke down and got it. It just came a couple weeks ago. It is a great resource for patterns, as well as a lot of background into the history and tradition of fair isle knitting. She doesn't have any stitch-by-stitch patterns, but has pretty clear explanations of how to make your own garment to fit any size.
Keep up the good work!

Thu, 2011-07-14 01:57 — ffarff
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oh awesome. i think i might

oh awesome. i think i might get it

Wed, 2011-07-13 08:42 — Tom Hart
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Have to agree with Brent.

Have to agree with Brent. It's awesome. It is exactly and precisely the kind of thing I'd like for myself. Please continue to post about this as it progresses. Extremely well done. I really, really like it.

Thu, 2011-07-14 01:56 — ffarff
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cheers and will do!

cheers and will do!

Wed, 2011-07-13 08:24 — brenthaig
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That is impressive- the

That is impressive- the subtlety of colours and simple yet not boring pattern. A man's perfect garment. Well done-a classic. Cannot say enough about how great it is. (Makes me want to redo my knitting plans for the next few months.)

Thu, 2011-07-14 01:56 — ffarff
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haha. ive been too scared to

haha. ive been too scared to do anything two colours for years despite always wanting a vest like it. it feels so good to FINALLY getting it done.