Just recently I finished my first knit garment that doesn't fall under the category of scarf or beanie. My go-to-girl Jenny in our local wool store assured me that this little waistcoat pattern was as simple as they come and a good place to start as I slowly edge my way toward knitting a cardi or jumper for myself. And she was right. Big wool, big needles, simple design, quick results. This wee waistcoat is from the Sirdar Big Softie range. Zahra chose a chunky alpaca and merino wool from Naturally Hand Knit Yarns in shade 2007. The colours in these pics are not a true likeness. It's not actually this bright, but my camera doesn't seem to take to well to blues, maybe a little tweaking is in order. Eager to finish it off and with no buttons in the button tin that seemed to fit this little waistcoat, I up and made one from a piece of Crape Myrtle...some light sanding, a quick drilling and a splash of linseed oil later and one wee waistcoat is ready for action.
Chook cuddling
Pumpkin pulling
Tree climbing
Or for just feeling cosy on a cold and rainy day.
It has the thumbs up from the woman with the small dogs in the park who caught me, with nose buried in a Spin Off magazine, and asked if I was the knitter. She generously told me it looked very smart. But most importantly it has Zahra's smile of approval...warm and easy I'm told. She even went so far as to say she was never giving it away and would keep it for her children. Psssaw. Be still my beating heart.
Hope you're all staying warm and cosy through these cold days.
Cxo
