Another Green Vest!

More Green!!!!  Yes, my Mother-In-Law chose green for a second time!  I suppose when you are a Gardener and Naturalist that is to be expected. 🌴  Back in late January, she and I went shopping at the Bendigo Woolen Mills and came away with a pattern and this gorgeous 12ply yarn.  We had gone there to purchase a ready knit cardigan...

We saw a vest hanging on the wall as a shop sample and she immediately fell in love with the style.  I thought - BINGO - Christmas sorted, but to her I gave a vague "oh, I'll get it done and give it to you sometime."  I already had her upcoming 80th birthday  knitting gift and cake all planned.

Front button and neck detail.

There were some nice little details around the neck and arm holes when you increase and decrease the stitches to make the shape.  Also, the bit I really loved about the pattern was the knitting of the "moss rib" bands around the base and up the centre front all in one piece with the body.

Front of Jacket

While it looks fairly non-descript against my brick wall, it is an absolutely perfect fit on her.  Neither of us could believe it fit so well when she tried it on.

Back of Jacket.

Judging by her reaction, I think it will get quite a lot of wear.  My Mother-In-Law is happy!!!

Pattern:  Bendigo Woolen Mills PT8341

Wool:  Bendigo Woolen Mills Classic in 12ply

Spring Splash

A short and sweet post for a pretty little quilt that went together very quickly and easily.    

Completed quilt top.

In progress.

Nice, easy instructions, just perfect for something quick to sew that isn't a great big project.  With simple crosshatch and straight line quilting, it's nice and soft.

     

Detail of quilting plus the cute backing print.

A quilt that I'm sure to make again when I need a quilt in a hurry!

Another quilt for donation to the Very Snuggly Quilts Program.

The free pattern for "Spring Splash" can be found here.