Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Wednesday Work In Progress: That new cast on feeling


I can't believe I finally got a chance to cast on this pattern. I've only been longing to try it since 4Evah! (as the kids say, do they still say that?) Anyhow, It's the Loro vest. Yes a VEST.

I'm using the Saco Dyehouse Lopi yarn  that I learned about from Knitting in Beantown. I've been hoarding this in my stash for a while, and it seemed like a good pairing.

I have to admit, I cast on after winding around 7:30. I broke for dinner and found myself kinda exhausted and couldn't get past the 2" start on the back. I will shortly suss out the decreases, but I forgot this is a seamed piece project. Wish me luck kids.

It will be interesting to see if this project consumes with monogamous love or do I let a spring fling whisk me away beyond the commuter sock knit?

What's on your needles?
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18 comments:

  1. Kim in OregonMarch 30, 2016 at 12:30 PM

    Yay for casting on! I think monogamous (in knitting) is really overrated!

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  2. karenMarch 30, 2016 at 1:21 PM

    good luck with your vest knitting, gorgeous color! I have never knit a vest before...

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  3. CJMarch 30, 2016 at 1:49 PM

    It's a lovely pattern and what gorgeous yarn. I think this one will consume you until it's done. I'm slowly puffing up and down on a scarf. Should be done just in time for summer... CJ xx

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  4. AraigneeMarch 30, 2016 at 4:37 PM

    Oooooh....that's a beauty!
    I've got the same old, same old on the needles. Slow but sure wins the race (I keep telling myself).

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  5. AnonymousMarch 30, 2016 at 9:13 PM

    Ooh, this will be an interesting knit. I can't wait to see more! XO

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  6. UnknownMarch 30, 2016 at 9:28 PM

    Ooh, love that vest! I am toying with starting a Drops vest pattern, just need to finish this shawl and then it's time to cast on 1 or 2 or 3 or more things!

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  7. Delighted HandsMarch 31, 2016 at 5:34 AM

    Yes, I love that just cast on feeling.....
    This looks promising! Have fun!

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  8. Tired TeacherMarch 31, 2016 at 7:28 AM

    Ooh, a lovely yarn and a beautiful color, too. Monogamous knitting is not practiced at my house very often. As "they" say, "Variety is the spice of life."

    Seaming is not something I enjoy, but with patience it can be done, or so "they" say.

    Happy knitting!

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  9. kathy bMarch 31, 2016 at 8:58 AM

    Ellen it is beautiful already. Love the textured look. FIngers crossed for your lovin it

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  10. Caffeine GirlMarch 31, 2016 at 10:56 AM

    Oooh, pretty pattern. I hope it is an absorbing knit.

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  11. AnonymousMarch 31, 2016 at 2:00 PM

    Pretty!

    Still working on socks for my sister. They'll be my only project until they are done.

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  12. Judy S.March 31, 2016 at 2:12 PM

    I like it! Right now I'm working on a pair of socks, but I am most definitely not a monogamous knitter.

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  13. Delusional KnitterMarch 31, 2016 at 5:15 PM

    I am not one for vests, but that one is pretty cool! I am working on some socks and some mitts (design/gift). There's lots of other WIPs, but these are the ones seeing love at the moment.

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  14. Delusional KnitterMarch 31, 2016 at 5:16 PM

    Oh and I believe kids still say since 4Evah, like, for reals!

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  15. stephMarch 31, 2016 at 6:33 PM

    I LOVE!!! this pattern!!! Can't wait to see the progress on it....and of course, the colour couldn't be better!!!! Yeah, you!!!!

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  16. autumngeishaMarch 31, 2016 at 8:48 PM

    Lovely pattern. It reminds me of one of my favorite knits (Aidez) especially the neckband. Now I want to knit a vest!

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    1. elnsMarch 31, 2016 at 9:55 PM

      Yes! The Aidez was an adventure knit that I still have. Same designer!

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  17. MeredithApril 2, 2016 at 5:19 AM

    That pattern is beautiful. I have it in my Library, but as a pattern I would love to make at some point in my life when I have time to count, which is apparently not now.
    Good luck!
    Meredith

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