Rainbow shag vest

[Eugenie]

This is a jacket-vest I made for my dd. It is made from Patons Classic Wool Merino with Patons Allure for the trim. Here she is modeling (I had to bribe her to do this with the promise of a "surprise" - read: candy)

 

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[crochetfun]

Interesting! I bet it is really warm. It looks great:)

[crochetmama]

What a beautiful vest, Eugenie! I had read your earlier post in the felting thread about your testing. I'm impressed with how systematic you were working in an experimental medium. I especially like the look of the back loops that you left uncut and have more the quality of chenille. How did you come up with the idea for this technique in the first place? I'm not sure I've ever seen anyone felt with the loop stitches before. Your daughter looks precious. I always get a kick out of the look on the faces of our family members we get to model our creations!

 

Wonderful work!

[Crochet Garden]

that is so cute! And so unique! I love things like that.. and the colors are awesome put together like that!

[Lavelle26]

Cute. I love the bight colors.

[earthwhisper]

That is real cute! I like it.

[Roli]

Eugenie, (love that name) I'm so glad that you followed through and made something using your new technique. I had also read your earlier post and was intriqued. That type of fabric is especially welll suited for children. The vest came out very cute. Although the shoulders DID appear small at first, in retrospect, it looks as if they would have been fine anyway. But the trim is very classy, nevertheless! Good job!

[minwifeof4boys]

Love it! It seems so right for a little girl....you did a great job in the planning/ experimenting....

[Twinnish]

Cute, both model and vest. Sounds like you learned a lot while making it!

[faithpa76]

It looks like it was a lot of fun to make!

[yarncat]

Fun vest,Eugenie!

[nutz4crochet]

Really fun vest. Your dd looks so sweet wearing it.

[momofgmd]

Very cute! It looks perfect for your daughter. I'm sure she will enjoy it and its warmth this spring.

[christinascrochethaven]

Good job! It does remind me of a rainbow. Which is good since it's snowing outside...

[Qmare]

That is fun! Your dd is a cutie!

[sammimag]

I love the colors.

 

If you just add some sleeves (I'd probably use a diffent color for each sleeve colors), a hood, and make it a little longer you could have a great warm coat.

[Eugenie]

I love the colors.

 

If you just add some sleeves (I'd probably use a diffent color for each sleeve colors), a hood, and make it a little longer you could have a great warm coat.

 

Yes I'd love to make it into a real jacket but when I was making it with all those loops I was worried about the bulk in the underarm/shoulder area. Maybe I'll start over and try again with solid sleeves as you suggest.

 

Thanks everyone for your kind words!

[BarbaraJean]

How beautiful! It looks like she loves it!!