Accomplish your visions.
Persevere in your ambitions.
Only then can you negate
Visions and ambitions.
Deng Ming~Dao
Whew….I finally feel as though I am caught up. I love doing fiber fairs, but they truly do take a lot of work…..especially getting caught up after the fact, but I do so enjoy getting to visit with both new and old fiber friends. 🙂
While I was making purchases in Rhinebeck I made a promise to myself to clean up some of my UFO's. Yep…those bags piled around my chair (or throne as Ken likes to call it.)
I had mentioned a while back that the handspun vest that I practically live in was falling apart. Anticipating that I will have to toss it pretty soon, I started another one.
I had hoped to have it ready to wear in Rhinebeck but alas that darn button band took longer than I anticipated. PIcking up from the bottom, going around the neck and then back down the other side translates into a lot of stitches….just sayin'
Then there was the button dilemma.
The buttons in the first picture were actually rescued from the first vest and amazingly they match perfectly. Then I found these sweet buttons at a vendor in Rhinebeck. (I wish I could remember her name.)
I went back and forth and back and forth, but finally settled on the old buttons. It's like a little piece of the old vest is still with me and the new buttons would look really nice on something that had perhaps some navy and rust together. Hmmmm…..I'm sensing a new colorway. 🙂
Pattern: Side Slit Vest by Sarah James
Yarn: Hand spun wool/mohair blend from Spinner's Hill
Needles: Size 6 and 8
I added a few inches to the length of this vest. I don't think I would do that next time. Other than that, I love it! I'm thinking I could use another one. 😉
The Woolen Rabbit 
It’s great, Kim! I should make one for me, too. It’s all part of that hiding a multitude that we talked about.
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Nice knit Kim, perfect for fall. The buttons are perfect!
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You look great and the vest is fabulous! Nice work with the spinning, knitting and button picking!
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Such a satisfying FO, one that you will use over and over again! I haven’t done much with my Spinner’s Hill fiber…are you my inspiration?
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I was scrolling down Google Reader and said, “Hey! There’s my friend!” Good to see you if only in a picture. Beautiful vest!
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Your vest looks great! That’s a nice photo of you, too!
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Nice vest Kim and that color looks fabulous on you!
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Vests are the best. Love the little textured buttons. Looks great on, too!
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It’s a great looking vest. Love the color on you.
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It looks great Kim – you look just like Ashley in this picture – you’re both beautiful!
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Very nice vest. I love both sets of buttons and I think that a rust/navy colorway would be great.
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I agree with everyone else here–that color and vest look fabulous on you!
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What a beautiful color! It looks lovely on you, and the scarf is a perfect compliment to it. It’s great to “see” you, too!
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It looks awesome, Kim. You are a cutie pie!
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Love it. Love, Love, Love. The buttons are wonderful!
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Very nice!
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Gorgeous vest! I really, really hope that someday I progress to doing something beyond scarves and dishcloths!
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I love the color. It’s soo complimentiry( bad speller). Good stuff Kim
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