Friendship Bracelet

Thea Colman has a new vest pattern. You can purchase the pattern for the Harvey Wallbanger Vest on Ravelry.

The vest is mostly about texture and color, but small details play off the design beautifully. The ribbed hem leads right into the texture, and the neckline is perfectly centered on the lace pattern when you split for the V. Shaping around the V-neck opening is outlined distinctly as you work to shoulder, and both armholes and V-neck include garter stitch edges to make the line between pattern and ribbing crisp and simple to work. A narrow purled panel under each arm is outlined clearly with knits, and shoulders are seamed intentionally for a neat and uninterrupted line. 

When designing the Harvey vest, I used a more fitted silhouette than I did on the pullover, so measurements around neckline and armhole are more tailored, and the overall shape is less boxy. As noted in the pattern, fit can easily be adjusted if desired. 

The body is worked in the round from hem upwards, and then split into front and back pieces at armholes. These upper body pieces are worked flat to shoulder and seamed. Stitches for the collar and armholes are picked up and worked in the round to end along the seamed openings.

As on the pullover, side panels under each arm allow you to easily adjust sizing if needed. Notes are in the pattern for modifying the fit as needed, and the lace pattern is both written and charted. I’ve also included a second lace chart to assist anyone who needs guidance when decreasing in a lace pattern.

Take a look at the finished projects on Ravelry. Someone knit the vest in a solid colour and I think I like it better that way. 

Photos © Thea Colman

The vest is knit in worsted weight yarn so you have many options. 

Emma’s Yarns showed this on Instagram. The cowl is knit with 6 Practically Perfect Smalls and the pattern can be purchased on Ravelry.

Worked SEAMLESSLY from the top down, this cowl knits up quickly (like any good cowl should), but wears like a hassle-free shawl. Unlike traditional tube cowls that rumple into a pile of knitting around your neck, this shawl-shaped construction lets your knitting shine by creating a triangular front and shortened back. The shape is wonderful, wearable, and just plain fun to knit.

Colour is happening in the garden.

I had to leave the store early today with a migraine. I haven’t done that in a long, long time. I’ve had a nap and now I’m feeling much better. I’ll be back in the morning at 11am.