
My goal this year was to knit fingering weight garments. I’m finding it a slow go. So this is a short post to celebrate. I’m so happy to have it finished.
This is my first one. A vest version of the Build A Bigger V. There are fewer changes for the vest than I had thought at first. The biggest change is no sleeves, of course, so the final bit was knitting out to the sides to get the correct fit around the body.

It fits well, it’s light weight and did I mention, it’s Done.

I’m so excited. I just had to show you (over and over again, apparently).
Now it’s time to finish up some small things. They are soooo satisfying after finishing a bigger project.
Are you busy with small knitting or longer projects? I hope it’s going well.
Cheers, Deb
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you are so talented, Deb , and I admire that. I can’t believe how fast you designed and finished knitting this perfect fitting fingering weight garment. Wonderful!
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Thanks. I’m so pleased that it worked.
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It looks absolutely fantastic, congratulations!
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Thanks.
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Well, I neglected to try knitting along with you on this fun project. Maybe I will go back through your posts after Christmas is over and I need a bigger knitting project. Do you plan on publishing a pattern for this vest?
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I thought about adding it to the cardigan pattern. I could also do it as it’s own pattern. What do you think?
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I don’t know much about pattern writing. It seems to me you might sell more if it is a standalone pattern.
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Hi Deb,
The best turned out beautiful and is a very flattering shape. I vote for stand alone pattern but you could probably bundle it with the sweater for people who may want both.
Merry Christmas to you and your family and all the best for 2024.
Peg Ridge (Bird)
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Thanks. Merry Christmas to you and yours too.
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