The Quickest Knit in the West
There's nothing like knitting with some huge needles, and supchunky yarn. The real estate that one can cover with yarn and needles like that is unreal. As a general rule, I'm not a huge fan of the chunky knit. Most of the time I don't think the finished product looks polished. I do love the speed in which the project whizzes by, however. For example, I knit a Sloane Sweater Vest from the book Yarnplay in just 10 days. I probably could have knit it in only 3 or 4 days if I only had more crafting time.
Project Specifications:
Pattern: Sloane Sweater Vest by Lisa Shobhana Mason (Ravelry link)
Yarn: Rowan Big Wool Fusion - 3 balls
Needles: Size 17 circ
Mods: I modified this to be knit in the round. I like to reduce seaming when I can, especially with such a chunky knit.
Thoughts: I've knit with Big Wool before and liked it. Big Wool Fusion is no different, but I like the way the yarn is dyed. I wasn't sure I was going to like how the color was going to look knit up when I saw it in the ball. The yarn kind of looks like it was spray painted with dye. However, once the yarn is knit up, the color looks like it has depth and character. The pattern is very basic and simple. What gives the vest some spice is the chunky yarn. Overall I found this knit to be a very satisfying quick project.
Big time fast!
Posted by:trek | May 08, 2008 at 08:04 AM
And it looks cute on you!
Posted by:sprite | May 08, 2008 at 08:18 AM
I'm not generally a fan of the chunky knit either, but sometimes it works. Glad this was one of those times for you! It does look great.
Posted by:Nicole | May 08, 2008 at 08:19 AM
Good to know about the Fusion yarn, I've wondered what it was like! The vest looks great on you! :0)
Posted by:Charity | May 08, 2008 at 09:30 AM
Very cute! Gotta love the quick knits!
Posted by:Nonnahs | May 08, 2008 at 01:17 PM
You have an FO during the month of the Celebration Death March? Outstanding! Looks good too.
There's something to be said for quick.
Posted by:Carrie K | May 08, 2008 at 02:44 PM
It looks adorable on you.
Amy
Posted by:Amy | May 08, 2008 at 03:54 PM
Very nice!
Posted by:Jeanne | May 08, 2008 at 04:01 PM
It looks great on you! And I like the kitty lurking in the background. :)
Posted by:Chris | May 08, 2008 at 06:58 PM
A girl can never have too many pink things - and a FAST knit too. What a win-win combination. Looks great.
Posted by:Jennifer | May 08, 2008 at 08:23 PM
Awesome vest. I could use a fast project...
Posted by:Amy Boogie | May 09, 2008 at 05:27 AM
Cute vest. The color does look very nice knit up and it looks great on you.
Posted by:Becky | May 09, 2008 at 06:12 PM
Oh, that vest looks fun! Glad it went so fast for you. It seems everything is moving slowly for me now, but clearly I'm using the wrong stuff =)
Posted by:carrie | May 12, 2008 at 03:44 AM
It looks great - and yay for quick knits!!
Posted by:Iris | May 12, 2008 at 04:07 AM
Nice vest! :) Nothing better than a quick knit too!
Posted by:Zonda | May 14, 2008 at 03:17 PM
Wow, very cute! I agree, the big knits don't have the same polish, but they do boost our feelings of accomplishment a lot and are fun to make. I love the color.
Posted by:Birdsong | May 14, 2008 at 09:25 PM
Fast AND cute! ;o)
Posted by:JessaLu | May 18, 2008 at 08:05 AM