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Oct 17 2021

Rib Warmer Vest

Rib Warmer Vest, front view, PSG is looking at a book in her messy studio
Project Info
  • Pattern — The Ribwarmer (Knitting Workshop, Original Edition) by Elizabeth Zimmermann
  • Project Type — Vest
  • Project started — 2021-10-12
  • Project completed — 2021-12-17
  • Worked with — 3.75mm needle
  • Yarn(s) — Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted, Mist colorway (purchased 2007-09); Valley Yarns Northampton, Twilight heather (purchased 2013-12)

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Notes

While I struggled (for many reasons, not just in the actual knitting) to work what’s now know as the 70+1 vest, I’ve always wanted to knit it for myself. My studio space can be chilly and I wanted something to toss on. I finally figured out the differences between the original and revisited pattern, and have a better grasp on reading garter stitch. So this was a quick and successful knit.

Best part of the project? I used up long lingering yarn from other projects, Veste (2008) & Mittens (2014).

I love it. Do I wish it was all one yarn? Yes! Am I wearing it now? Yes.

Project Log

  • 2021-10-12 T —

    Suddenly I needed a vest. Something to toss on while at my desk. Primarily grey so it goes with everything. But where’s the rest of the Mist? Did I actually donate that Veste since it was too short for my torso?

  • 2021-10-13 W —

    Webinars mean lots of knitting time.

  • 2021-10-14 R —

    BO first side of RWV. Look for contrast yarns to help stretch the grey. Rib back so that fronts will be uniform grey.

  • 2021-10-15 F —

    Figured out where best to switch. Using twilight heather.

  • 2021-10-16 S —

    3R grey to then purple to end. Carefully pick out the tab on first side, so it and first 3R will be purple and match other side.

  • 2021-10-17 U —

    Weave in ends and wear. Very happy to figure out the pattern, knit it, and wear it.

Gallery

Book "Knitting Workshop", as well as partially knit Rib Warmer Vest, and several partial skeins of yarn
Rib Warmer Vest back view, shows purple contrast and collar
Rib Warmer Vest, front view, PSG is looking at a book in her messy studio
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