Thinking Ahead to Autumn

 

Still summer weather here, and it will probably linger, but I always feel better about having a few pieces ready for when it does get chillier.

I haven’t been much of a vest wearer in the past, but I’ve enjoyed  the black linen one I’ve recently sewn, so why not knit a cozy one for autumn?

The pattern is the Stockholm Slipover V-neck by PetiteKnit - a very basic style, but this was my first experience using one of her patterns, so I went with a simple piece. Yarn used was Sunday by Sandnes Garn, color 5591 (Night Sky) held together with Silk Mohair by Isager in color 54. In all the years I’ve been knitting this was my first use of double strands, and I was a bit apprehensive, but it was no trouble at all and was a pleasure to knit with.

It doesn’t photograph well - or perhaps I should say I don’t have the skill to take a good photo - but I really liked the slight difference in color of the 2 yarns. Since they’re just held together, not plied, the lighter color shows up randomly - although probably only to the wearer. I’m sure most people won’t be close enough to see the flecks of color and will see it as a solid dark blue.

Now to decide on an under layer to make. I like the blue/white stripe, but I’d really like a collar and long sleeves for cooler weather. Nothing has jumped out at me yet, but it’s always fun to look!