Well, my Notting Hill Vest is coming along okay, so far. I am right that the setup row should be worked opposite the written directions, as the setup row is written to be knit on the wrong side of the work and, when knitting in the round, you are only ever working on the Right side of the work. So, I reversed the pattern and knit purls for knits and knits for purls which worked perfectly. Also, I think the size will be perfect and the cables are doable for me, so far, anyway. I am considering making the vest more of a fitted affair using decreases on either side of the vest, in the reverse stockinette areas. After all, it is meant to be a man's vest so I think making slightly more fitted would make it more feminine. There is plenty of room here to do a little shaping, though I am not sure how I should do this. If anyone knows, please submit a comment. Here's what I have so far. This is a much better representation of the actual color, by the way.
Looking good :)
Posted by: hakucho | July 18, 2008 at 07:18 PM