Shoulders wrapped. Cocooned in a layer of pistasio green - soft and warm.
I fell in love with Kirsty's slashed vest. Which led me to Leonie's simply knitted Wrap Vest pattern.
I picked up my hook and dove into my stash - Leonie was right, a crochet version does look fabulous.
I know it's going to get a lot of wear this winter... it sits perfecty over my long sleeved tee, and nestles wonderfully underneath my jacket... sandwiched beautifully!
Here's how if you'd like to know:
DETAILS
Finished measurements:
22"/56cm
long x 41"/104 cm wide
Yarn
Patons Wilderness. Color 0501. 5 x 100gm balls.
Hook and Notions:
7.00 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Gauge:
My gauge: 6 stitches over 2".
I followed Leonie's measurements exactly.
Chain 55.
DC (double crochet) for 12.5 inches.
Armhole:
DC 15, chain 25, dc 15.
Next row, DC in each stitch.
Continue back section until it measures 16 inches.
Repeat Armhole.
Continue crochet for another 12.5 inches.
Break yarn and weave in ends.
Beautiful simplicty. Thankyou Kirsty and Leonie for the inspiration xx
Posted by: Michelle Dupont | June 16, 2010 at 02:38 PM
Posted by: Michelle Dupont | June 16, 2010 at 02:40 PM
Posted by: Michelle Dupont | June 16, 2010 at 02:42 PM
Posted by: Michelle Dupont | June 16, 2010 at 02:44 PM
Posted by: Michelle Dupont | June 16, 2010 at 02:44 PM
Posted by: Michelle Dupont | June 16, 2010 at 02:46 PM
Posted by: Michelle Dupont | June 16, 2010 at 02:46 PM
It is really lovely! Nice work.
Posted by: Kate | June 18, 2010 at 06:14 PM
I cannot wait to give that a go myself! Off to the wool shop tomorrow...thanks so much for posting that gorgeous pattern.
My Mum has knit me the beautiful beanie you made your daughter a few months back, I love love love it and think everything you do is brilliant!
Posted by: Amanda | June 18, 2010 at 08:26 PM
Hi Michelle, really lovely work..am thinking I would love to have it nice and long. For our Maine winters are long and cold. Could you possibly tell me...did you use british crochet terms??? A british DC is A treble for americans....how many times did you wrap the yarn around the hook? Lovely images by the way.
Posted by: Laura Nelson | June 20, 2010 at 10:21 AM
I love the green silky look of this yarn. I'm just here because I read about you in Artful Blogging magazine and I wanted to come and see your Blog. It's great. My compliments.
Blessings, Star
Posted by: Star | June 22, 2010 at 03:38 AM
oh my goodness, Thank you for this wonderful pattern. I love it, totally love it. I have been led here through 2 other blogs, such wonderful talent to add to my faves. Another item on my 'to do'.
Posted by: joyce | June 22, 2010 at 12:53 PM
love your style, love your work
Posted by: Robyn Geering | June 29, 2010 at 10:50 AM
Posted by: Michelle Dupont | June 29, 2010 at 11:34 AM
that is so gorgeous i don't even know what to say. !!!! (i'm rarely speechless) you make me want to dust off my knitting needles and start knitting again! :)
Posted by: Christine | July 02, 2010 at 11:06 AM
this looks absolutely divine! I am thinking of doing this in Madeline Tosh merino, so thanks for providing inspiration.
Posted by: 9crafty11 | July 06, 2010 at 03:06 PM
Oh, this is beautiful M! So now I need to ask mum for crochet lessons... :)
Posted by: Nora | July 10, 2010 at 04:24 PM
Thanks so much for posting the hook instructions, I made one whilst on holiday recently and it turned out beautifully!
Posted by: Kelly | July 23, 2010 at 12:32 PM
I am loving the green and the idea too.
Posted by: jessyz | July 23, 2010 at 05:45 PM
would love the pattern of your green wrap I love easy knitting hope to hear from any one that has that pattern thank you Kathy in the Georgia mountains USA.
Posted by: kathy bradford | September 26, 2011 at 12:16 PM