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Retro Waistcoat
Xavi's Waistcoat by MarshyKnits!
Knitting
Miles
24 months
Needle and yarn
US 7 - 4.5 mm
Hobby Lobby I Love This Wool! Solids
438.0 yards in stash
1.75 skeins = 383.3 yards (350.4m)
Sungold
160
Yellow
Hobby Lobby in Joliet, Illinois
Notes

This pattern was challenging due to poorly written instructions. Lots of weird directions weren’t possible. I ended up winging it and because of that, the front panels aren’t mirror images. Oh well. I don’t think it’s noticeable when on Miles, only when laying flat.

I whip stitched button hole. I love the texture this creates along with the added benefit of reinforced button holes.

Mustard yellow is my new love. Now I’m trying to locate the perfect chunky brown woven buttons to go with it. While waiting on the buttons, I’ll block it.

Modifying needle size and yarn to make a 24m/2T waistcoat. It ended up being a bit long, but I think when balanced with slacks, it will be fine. At least it will fit for more than one year!

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Progress
95%
June 4 2011
About this pattern
Xavi's Waistcoat
by MarshyKnits!
from Gigi & Xavi
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About this yarn
I Love This Wool! Solids
by Hobby Lobby
Aran / 10 ply
93% Wool, 7% Nylon
219 yards / 100 grams
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  • Project created: June 4, 2011
  • In progress: June 4, 2011
  • Updated: June 26, 2011