Wednesday on Facebook, a lady in one of our groups showed a picture of a vest she’s been working on. The pattern is Tracery by Wipinsanity and, you know how I love colorwork! I bought the pattern and, with permission of the designer, I’m sharing her picture. I bought my pattern at Etsy but there are several places that have it. Google it if you’re interested or if you want to knit along with me.
So, most of yesterday when I should have been knitting, I was looking at yarn online. I so seriously want to start knitting this pattern NOW. I was thinking that I might want to make it into a long sleeve cardigan . . steeking the front, adding button bands, a collar and long sleeves. But, in reality, I’ll probably be doing good to get the vest made exactly by the pattern without trying to do things that are over my head!
So, after looking at several yarns that might work, I decided to do a bit of stashdiving.
This is Manos Alegria, color is Locura Fluo. Maybe it’s too bright . . maybe not. I really like it.
This one is also Manos Alegria and the color is Orquidea. I also used this in one of my fade projects.
The third one is also Manos Alegria and the color is Huarache. I actually had to order this one. I also ordered two skeins of black Manos Alegria.
Which yarn do you think I should use: #1, #1 or #3?
I’m still sticking by my rule that I have to finish two things before I can start anything new!
Ava says
I really like that vest. I had to buy it. I like #3 choice.
Pat says
I love #1. The vest is beautiful.
Teri says
I like 3…the vest is just stunning….
danielle says
That vest is gorgeous! I would go with whatever yarn your heart tells you to go with – the solid color will probably mute it somewhat (I think my favorite is #3)
clmharper says
#1 would be stunning with that black… so like a stained glass widow.
Jackie says
I love the vest but only if I could have the models shape, #3 is my favourite.
Sharon Decker says
I like the colors of #1, but for that vest, I like #3.
Kay L Ford-Sollimo says
My choice is #2 (or your second #1).
dezertsuz says
I think any of them would be pretty, but I believe the middle one would give the most stained glass effect – and I could be totally wrong! It’s a very pretty pattern.
Liz says
I like #3 since the change in the colors is shorter. #2 has the same short pattern but the colors are too pale. The colors of #1 are great but it looks like you would not get the variation in the color work.
Good luck in choosing.
Nelle Coursey says
It looks like stained glass. I like #2 or #3. Both would be beautiful!
Sandi B says
My favorite is #1