Pattern: Don’s Vest by Joyce Williams
Book: Latvian Dreams by Joyce Williams
Yarn Brand: Harrisville
Yarn Name: New England Shetland
Yarn Colorway: Teak, Camel (1 cone each) 1 cone = 900 yards
Needle: Size 3 US (3.0 mm) and Size 1.5 US US (2.5 mm); Size 4 US (3.5 mm) to cast on tubularly
Size: 39″
Notes
04/24/2010 Finally dried. Gauge after blocking is 4” to 31 sts. Making it a 39” chest. This is so weird because I would think that the stitches would loosen up after washing not shrink. And length from bottom to armhole is 12.5” + 1” for ribbing. Making it a little short for me.
04/19/2010 Posting as finished in Ravelry. It is currently blocking. Will have better pictures and an accurate blocked gauge measurement soon.
04/18/2010 Completed. Yahoooo! Finishing takes a LONG time.
04/1/2010 – Finished knitting. Now steeking and then finishing the ribbing around the v-neck and armholes.
Stayed pretty consistent with gauge BEFORE blocking at 30 sts per 4 inches on size 3.00 mm. (7.5 sts to 1 inch) This actually makes the vest smaller. Measured chest is 40” before blocking. Yikes. Will measure again after everything is off the needles.
09/30/2009 – Got a gauge of 29 stitches per 4 inches on size 3.00 mm. According to sizing chart, this would mean that the size I would make will be a 44” vest.
Tubular cast on with 4 US (3.50 mm). Ribbing with 1.5 US (2.50 mm).
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It’s really gorgeous. Nice job!
I think it looks quite smart on you Kenny! It’s a gorgeous piece!
Really like it……good job. What’s your next project?
It might be a tad snug, but it looks fantastic! I bet you could block it out looser a little bit if it’s not quite comfortable.