Interweave Knits has recently released their Holiday 2016 issue and oh-my-goodness! The pieces are enchantingly beautiful, especially Windsor Vest by Jessie McKitrick. Classic Fair Isle meets childlike charm for a garment that is captivating. It is definitely not a quick knit, but it is very much a must-try.
Jessie used our Tough Love Sock in Mist, Ginger, Cherry, Birch, and Auburn in such a way that we are hard-pressed to change it! What colours would you try?
Difficulty Level: Expert
Finished Size 23¼ (24¾, 26¼, 27¾, 29¼)” chest circumference. Vest shown measures 23¼”.
Yarn SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock (80% superwash merino wool, 20% nylon; 425 yd 389 m/4 oz 115 g): mist (lt blue; A), ginger (gold; B), cherry (red; C), birch (grey; D), and auburn (brown; E), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm) and 2½ (3mm): 16” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); safety pin; stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 32 sts and 37 rnds = 4” in charted patt on larger needle.
The full magazine, with more wonderful winter patterns, can be purchased here.
very beautiful designs, great work