Sorry it took me so long to get settled in back home. What a nightmare of a trip that was- after missing our flight (you already knew) we got rescheduled for a flight 2 days later. Then they delayed that flight which made us miss our connection in Toronto and there weren't any other flights leaving that night. So we had to spend the night there.... what a mess! But, my sister and I are finally … [Read more...]
Olga’s Vest KAL – week 8/8
Hey everyone. I hope you all had a good and productive week. I missed my flight out of Israel and ended up stranded here for a few extra days. I hoped to work on my vest on the 14 hour flight home and then do some photos after I got home on Friday, then have a nice post with finished photos. Unfortunately because I missed my flight I wasn't able to do all my homework and I'll be flying all … [Read more...]
Olga’s Vest KAL – week 7/8
It's gettin' close to that time, we are almost done with the KAL. This week we will discuss ow to insert a decorative slit on the side of the vest and then we will review the second armhole. Next week is our very last week for the KAL and we will discuss the button bands as well as blocking. If I don't post a picture of the finished garment next week you will have to forgive me because I am out … [Read more...]
Olga’s Vest KAL – week 6/8
This week is kind of a catchup week... and boy do I need it. I have been working on a project with a really tight deadline and haven't had a chance to work on my Olga's Vest with all of you. I would love to tell you what it is, but unfortunately if I told you I'd have to kill you. Haha! I'll tell you soon enough... don't worry. By the end of October you will hear all about it. Last week I … [Read more...]
Olga’s Vest KAL – week 5/8
So... moving right along. It's very uncommon that stitches will get wrapped twice when working short rows, but every now and then you will come across a pattern that has you wrap stitches twice and then work up to them and pick up both of the wraps. This is one of those patterns. If you decide that you don't want to pick up the wraps that's fine too- but expect there to be gaps … [Read more...]
Olga’s Vest KAL – week 4/8
This week it's all about short rows... unless you decide to go the cowl-less route and then your Olga's Vest will look like the back of the vest.... both the front and the back will have the same drape. Here is a good image of the vest with the drape it would have if you skipped the cowl section. I have knitted an Olga's Vest where I omitted the cowl section and I absolutely love the way it … [Read more...]