My Back to School U-Neck Vest has taught me a lot of things. This is what I've learned.
Math Size US9 and US7 needles, a little over 2 skeins of Malabrigo Worsted in Rhodesian, most of one skein of Malabrigo Worsted in Pagoda. I knew I wouldn't have enough of just the orange yarn, so I added in the red along the edges. I like the effect! I added an inch to the ribbing section because I thought I would like the vest to be a little bit longer.
Reading Comprehension The pattern was well written, but be sure to check the errata. Also, I think Ms. Japel must be a very loose knitter. I always have to go up a few needles sizes to get gauge on her patterns. I've read about some confusion about what type of increase to use when making the bust darts. I just did a M1L and M1R and didn't worry about it.
Home Ec This vest was a bit big on me when I finished it. I was a little depressed about knitting something that didn't fit, so it took me several days to block it. Once I did, though, I liked the fit much better.
PE This is a self portrait, taken on a timer. Lots of wind sprints (of a sort) were done to get the best shot.
Social Studies A significant amount of knitting was accomplished while meeting with knitting friends.
Computers I finally started using a photo editor for this picture. Since the camera's aperture was decided based on the door instead of me, all my pictures came out quite dark. I'm happy with the updated photo, and look forward to correcting color/brightness problems in my future pics.
History Time to Knit: September 5 - 15 Very quick!
Art I knitted a vest! Isn't it pretty?
Things You Just Can't Learn in School Yay for this pattern, which is the Back to School U-Neck Vest from Fitted Knits by Stephanie Japel. I think next time around I might knit a smaller size, but I'm happy with how this came out.
I'm happy to see someone knit this pattern, this was one of my favorites in the book..and yours looks really nice!
Posted by: Sacha | September 24, 2007 at 11:33 AM
very cute! I love the contrasting colors!
Posted by: stacey | September 24, 2007 at 11:39 AM
The colors are beautiful. I just discovered the Malabrigo and couldn't be more pleased. I hope class is going well.
Posted by: kim | September 24, 2007 at 11:58 AM
Yummy colors! I bet that malabrigo makes it soft.
Posted by: ami | September 24, 2007 at 12:17 PM
wow - that IS a quick knit!! I really like the contrasting edges. And I think the fit looks really good- it shrank a bit after blocking? Or was just less rumply?
Posted by: ann | September 24, 2007 at 12:18 PM
Beautiful vest in leafy fall colors! A friend is thinking of knitting this vest so I'll send her a link to your post. It will be very helpful.
Posted by: Kim | September 24, 2007 at 12:18 PM
That DID go quickly! I really like the way the red edging turned out, and of course the Malabrigo is lovely.
Posted by: Stella | September 24, 2007 at 12:53 PM
Yay!! It turned out great! Seeing yours makes me want to get moving with mine. I think I'll be finishing up a pair of socks tonight so I'll need something new to start. Thanks for the tip about the errata!
Posted by: Beth | September 24, 2007 at 12:58 PM
Love these colors! How very nice on you!
Posted by: tiennie | September 24, 2007 at 03:29 PM
It looks wonderful and now I want one two - but wait - gotta get a sock started for the swap!:)
Posted by: stacey | September 24, 2007 at 04:02 PM
Very nice -- you get an "A" !!
Posted by: Dave | September 24, 2007 at 04:11 PM
That is just 2 cool 4 school! Really, really nice!
Posted by: Tanya | September 24, 2007 at 05:38 PM
Cute post. I thnk you've graduated!
The two colors are a nice design element. Clever.
Posted by: Liz K. | September 24, 2007 at 06:07 PM
Such a cute post - straight A's in all subjects! And a lovely FO, as usual.
Posted by: Ariel | September 24, 2007 at 06:52 PM
Such a good student you are -- adorable post, and great-looking vest! I like the contrast edges a lot.
Posted by: pamela wynne | September 24, 2007 at 08:50 PM
Yay! You are such an A+ student. I really need to knit the vest. The queue is out of control right now, so I think that I need more vest knitting.
Math: no sleeves=more knits finished
Posted by: Christy / Not Hip | September 25, 2007 at 12:38 AM
Fantastic post - I love the connections. The vest looks great on you!
Posted by: Nora | September 25, 2007 at 01:30 AM
LOL! Great post! It looks like it fits pretty well and looks great on you. That was definitely a fast project. It must be so cozy in that yarn. :)
Posted by: Jessica | September 25, 2007 at 09:48 AM
It's a great color.
Posted by: Oiyi | September 25, 2007 at 02:20 PM
Very funny! :-) I'd say you're pulling down a 4.0.
And I love those fabulous autumnal colors. :-)
Posted by: Beth S. | September 25, 2007 at 04:06 PM
Love this. I like the red too!
Posted by: nova | September 25, 2007 at 04:11 PM
I -love- how this came out! It is sooo cute on you! I am always a bit skeptical of this vest because of all the texture it has going on but it seems to come out so adorable all the time! I may have to add this to my queue after seeing yours!
Posted by: Alli | September 26, 2007 at 02:52 PM
Is that Malabrigo Rhodesian? I love that color and your vest looks great!!
Posted by: Jeni | September 28, 2007 at 11:32 AM
Well done! Great color choices. I like your knitting curriculum for this project.
Posted by: Brenda | September 30, 2007 at 09:27 PM