Welcome to the next installment of the Doomsday Knits Blog Tour!
The Quaintrelle Vest came about out of a need for style and a need for utility. As with most of the Dandy Folk in post-apocalyptica, I don’t want to be left out in the cold sporting something that isn’t both fashionable and functional.
The vest combines stitch patterns, shaping and hidden pockets into a pretty swell ensemble. This piece is really set apart with the use of fantastic toggle closures – the more unique, the better!
Reversed stockinette, twisted rib and the honeycomb textures along with the slightly masculine feel really play to the Dandy’s fashionable preferences. Menswear as womenswear as everyoneswear!
Knit from the bottom up and then divided for the fronts and back, the vest is grafted together at the shoulders to provide a seamless finish. Malabrigo Worsted is the perfect yarn for this design – it knits up quick and squooshy, it comes in an awesome range of colors and it’ll keep you warm in all weather while allowing for some breathability as the temperature changes throughout the day.
Doomsday Knits is currently available for pre-order, so snag your copy! And if you’re looking for more Doomsday goodness, don’t forget to check out all the other blog tour participants and schedule here.
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Seriously…..I can’t knit fast enough to keep up with what you tease me with…..I absolutely LOVE this design and can’t wait to get a few things off the needles so I can justify starting a new one. I think I need to match this to the skirt pattern I’m knitting…….
I’m glad you’re loving the designs! I can’t wait to see your versions of them, especially the skirt, I love mine so much!