Turns out that sometimes plain, stockinette knitting is just the right choice. That was the result for this vest for my husband.
The details:
- Pattern: Combination of Classic Knitted Vests for Men and Women by Nancy Wiseman and The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns by Ann Budd
- Yarn: Brunswick Berber Tweed (discontinued); 50 percent wool, 50 percent cotton; 250 yards/100 grams; color Birch Bark
- Needles: US5 for body, US3 for ribbing (yes, I am a "relaxed" knitter)
I tried adding cables and other flourishes to make the knitting more interesting, but the yarn color is so complex, almost a ragg-like quality, that any additions got lost. So plain stockinette was the default. Though it was rather boring knitting, I am pleased with the result. Brunswick sure made some nice yarns back in the day.
2 comments:
Isn't it funny how sometimes the most basic thing is just the most perfect thing?
Love the yarn, it's perfect for a vest. Tell Mike to wear it in good health.
Nice!
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