Gedifra Vest

Well, the Gedifra vest has been done all weekend and I just got a chance to sneak in a photo, and this one was literally taken in a quick rush to change clothes, snap and photo and rush back to whatever I was doing in a few odd moments.   

I do really like it and the fabric has nice body but I haven't really worked out what I am going to wear it with yet.  I was trying some potential outfits on Saturday, but DH was feeling lonely and and was therefore watching and commenting.  I simply needed time to try things for myself and wasn't ready for company yet, although that may be something I just have to get used to.  Anyway, I quickly grew frustrated with the wardrobe workout until I had a quick few moments to take a picture today.  

I like the collar, although it can be a little overwhelming.  And I like the shape of the vest.  The combination of the shape and the body of the knitted fabric give this a bit of structure and on me I think it works best with a crisper or more tailored outfit, and soft tailored pants or these wider jeans.  Looking at this photo I can get some ideas as to where I was going wrong with my outfit-planning ideas on Saturday.

Basically this is knit just like the pattern in the recommended yarn.  I did need just the tiniest smidge over the recommended amount of yarn, which annoys me no end.  

Sewing the vest together was interesting and I think the designer did a nice job of planning the pieces so that the shaping and the fabric all worked together to provide shape and structure.

This was a fast project that turned out really well and looks promising to be a wardrobe basic for some time to come.

Comments

[Robin]

I enjoyed reading about your knitting on this project.
Another needle art to consider.

I better start with something easier. This gives me something to shoot for.
Thanks for the inspiration. hmmmm.

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I am working on this vest with a Rowan big wool. After having problems with the provisional cast on for the second half of the back, I'm completing both front pieces first. My question on the back is when you picked up the stitches, are the rows off a half stitch? My knit shop tried doing something different, picking up a row up, but there is definitely a seam, and I think I like the half stitch off wih a less obvious seam. Wish the instructions described this better. HELP.

[Gina]

I really like this vest, and dare I say that it's rather like a bolero. I think you can wear this with just about anything. With that collar, you either want a turtleneck or you want nothing. I would also like to see you play with some simple, but dramatic, closure options. See you Thursday.