off the needles

Knitting took a back seat this past week when I started painting our master bedroom. That's not to say I didn't already have something on the needles that was very nearly finished. This was a quick knit that I decided to try with some yarn I had in stash.

I wear a lot of long sleeve t-shirts at this time of year, but lately I was still feeling the cold. I hate wearing layers, my arms just feel so hindered when I do, so I decided a vest would work better for me.

Here's the 'Scoop' on the Scoop!

Pattern: Ski Lodge Scoop, from 12 Months of Knitting
Yarn:Cascade Yarns Eco+, from stash
Needles: US10 (US9 for armhole and neck edge)
Started: January 28th, 2009
Finished: February 4th, 2009
Mods: Knit in the round up to armholes

I actually checked my gauge for this and had to go up a needle size in order to get it. I knit the small size 30" and it's a perfect fit. I'm always worried that patterns like this will turn out too tight under my arm and I was even more concerned because I would be wearing something under this. But it's very comfortable to wear, armholes are the perfect size, and I love how the ribbing hugs my body. It's like having a little extra blanket wrapped around me to keep me warm, but at the same time my arms don't have that annoying 'covered' feeling like when I wear two 'long-sleeved' tops (which I don't do very often).

I wish I could get some decent shots outside, it would be much more interesting than up against the plain wall in the bedroom - note to self "when you can't get a decent (read flattering) shot of yourself, simply 'chop your head off'!