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2023 : Fair Isle Vest

2023 colour work garment knit make/made stashbusting steeking vest

2023 : Fair Isle Vest

So pleased with the way this project came together. Using some leftovers from past projects along with the beautiful BC Garn Loch Lomond.

  

  

   

  

Craft : Knit

Pattern : Vementry Vest by Mary Jane Mucklestone
Yarn : BC Garn Loch Lomond
Colour / Qty : 2 x Nougat, 1 x Sand, 1 x Salmon and 1 x Denim 
Yarn : From Stash Noro Silk Garden Sock, Jo Sharp Tweed and Great Southern Yarn 

Needle : 3.25mm & 3.75mm
Size : 3 
Project Cost : $68.50 BC Garn Loch Lomond main skeins + Pattern $14

Took some swatching for best colour combinations. Very happy with the result.

C1 BCG Nougat
C2 BCG Sand
C3 BCG Salmon
C4 JS Pale Green
C5 Noro honey brown
C6 GSY pale pink
C7 Noro bright pink
C8 Bright Yellow
C9 BCG Denim

Mods :
3K 2P rib on all bands. Lengthened the waist band to 9.5cm
Pattern repeat colour changes :
ROW 13 & 15 : C1 & C3
ROW  14 : C7 & C9
ROW 32 & 34 : C1 & C3
ROW 33 : C6 & C8

Note on sizing : It's oversized with room for button up shirt under. Would consider making a smaller size or two.



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