04-20-2020

Finally finished the rib section. On to the stained glass!

10-08-2020

Working on it again. I keep setting down this one for months at a time.

I am at the length where I am supposed to divide front and back, but I think I need to keep knitting for 4-5 more inches, maybe more. If divided right now, the final vest would barely cover my boobs.

11-15-2020

Finished knitting the front today! I wound up with three full panels of the windows in order to make it long enough. I tried it on and it seems like it will fit perfectly.

01-10-2021

It’s done!! My stranding significantly improved throughout this project. It is stunning. I kind of can’t believe I made this!

I am glad that I switched the edging ribbing to 1x1 instead of the 2x2 the pattern called for. It more smoothly blends into the rest of the bodice.

Now just to weave in many, many ends and give it a good blocking.

01-12-2021

It is absolutely perfect post-blocking. It fits just right and is gorgeous. I will be wearing it, as hoped, for my ordination to the priesthood this Saturday.

01-23-2021

This was a true labor of love, as was my ordination process, so it’s fitting that this was my ordination vest. I am so proud and grateful that I get to do these beautiful things.