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
I love this Michelle! Just beautiful...another trip to the yarn store for me!!
Posted by: kate | June 08, 2010 at 03:36 PM
Beautiful...I always enjoy the simple but rewarding projects.
Posted by: Amanda | June 08, 2010 at 03:48 PM
Absolutely gorgeous & how fabulous is Patons Wilderness? Love the green.
Posted by: Kirsty | June 08, 2010 at 03:56 PM
gorgeous as always!!!
Posted by: Maya | June 08, 2010 at 03:58 PM
It is SIMPLY STUNNING!!! Congratulations to you for jumping into your stash and having a go. I only hope my instructions were nice and clear. I am blown away with what you have done...its just DELICIOUS!!
Posted by: Leonie Guld | June 08, 2010 at 04:06 PM
As soon as I saw the photos I thought "this is a bit like Kirsty's slash vest". It's beautiful!!!
Posted by: Fruitful Fusion | June 08, 2010 at 04:12 PM
Wow - even more gorgeous than I thought it would be. *sigh*
Posted by: Narrelle | June 08, 2010 at 04:49 PM
oooh - I'm wondering if I could ever do this
I love it
Posted by: ally | June 08, 2010 at 06:36 PM
goodness,Michelle...this is absolutely beautiful!!Thank you for the link...and your crochet instructions...I have been aching to take out my hook for some time...
and this would be perfectly perfect!
love,love,love it my dear friend.......xoxo
Posted by: theresa/t does wool | June 08, 2010 at 07:11 PM
hi! i just passed along an award to you - you'll see it in this post. i really enjoy your blog!
Posted by: Lori | June 08, 2010 at 09:14 PM
Lovely! And a great color.
Posted by: Julie | June 09, 2010 at 04:08 AM
ohh its beautiful and such a lovely colour!
Posted by: Kylie | June 09, 2010 at 08:55 AM
Hi michelle....I hope you don't mind but I stole one of your images and linked back to your blog. If you have any problems, just yell out!
Leonie
http://raglanguld.blogspot.com/2010/06/wrap-vested-interest.html
Posted by: Leonie Guld | June 09, 2010 at 10:37 AM
That is gorgeous! I was thinking that I had to learn to knit to make up one of Leonie's but thanks to your gorgeous pattern I don't have to. Now I just have to make an excuse to go to town and visit the wool shop. Thank you.
Posted by: Kate | June 09, 2010 at 10:43 AM
And thank you Michelle for the crochet lowdown. Has been plopped firmly on top of the to-do list!
Posted by: Tania | June 09, 2010 at 10:58 AM
Now THIS is speaking to me. Loudly!! I've been eying off Leonie's wrap, but never seriously entertained the idea of knitting it because I already have too many projects on the sticks and I knit. So. Slowly. What a very excellent solution this is!!
Posted by: Anna | June 09, 2010 at 12:11 PM
Thank you for sharing. I have now officially given up on the February Lady Sweater I have been knitting forever and will be using the yarn for this. Just gorgeou!
Posted by: Michelle | June 09, 2010 at 02:27 PM
Oh yay! I was planning on figuring out a crocheted version of Leonie's and not only have you already done it, you've provided a pattern! Thanks so much, looking forward to making mine.
Posted by: Lara | June 09, 2010 at 07:53 PM
wow!!!! beautiful!!
Posted by: lucylaine | June 09, 2010 at 11:42 PM
Wow, this is the nicest wearable crochet I have ever seen. You are very clever. I think I may have a go at making one. Thankyou so much.
Posted by: deb | June 10, 2010 at 09:13 AM
Eyecandy!
Thank you for the post. :)
Posted by: andigal | June 10, 2010 at 11:44 AM
Inspirational! Thank you. I think, as a beginner, I'll give it a go and there's a long weekend coming up too! Yipeeeeeee
Posted by: Running Thread | June 10, 2010 at 10:55 PM
Im off to get some wool! thanks for translating it to the hook! Awesome.
Posted by: Leah | June 11, 2010 at 09:15 PM
This is fantastic - thanks for the instructions. I have just taught myself to crochet - I mght give this a go:)
Posted by: Kylie | June 12, 2010 at 09:15 PM
It's such a simple and GORGEOUS design! I recently bought something similar (and very expensive) that I wanted to try to recreate, but I WILL try your design! Lovely!
Thanks!
Posted by: Louise (Scarf It Up!) | June 12, 2010 at 10:32 PM