Cutting it Close
I had a wonderful time visiting with a bunch of the Utah grrls on Sunday morning, with a brunch outing to Margene's favorite Silver Fork Lodge. (She's got pictures at her blog, and I'll bet Susan and Laurie will too!). After eating far too much, and heading home, I settled in with Emma and a book on the iPod to work on Rosarie.
I am pleased to note that all the knitting is finished! And I had just barely enough of the Red Rattle (the medium red colorway) left to finish. Here's what I had after I darned in the end of the last repeat for the armhole edging.
(Luckily, Margene was kind enough to come to my rescue. She had a small bit of leftovers from her Rosarie vest in this color, but I didn't need to tap into the backup yarn.) The pattern called for the use of that medium red in 2 of the 3 repeats for the neck and armhole facings. Instead of doing that, I opted to substitute the bright red for one of those repeats, and I had just enough of the medium red to finish. I little TOO close for comfort, for my tastes.
On the way home, I also stopped and picked out 2 sets of buttons for the vest. I am leaning towards the plainer reddish ones, as I think they are subtle and don't stand out against the busy-ness of the fair isle patterning. What do you think?
Or.... I also found a set of Celtic knot ones in metal. I might save these for my Tangld Yoke Cardigan though. (They are a bit washed out because of the flash I needed this morning, but I think you can get the idea):
So now I "just" have finishing work to do and a good blocking. I still need to tack down the cut edges of the steeks on the inside, attach the buttons, and weave in a few ends, but I'm really happy with the progress I've made so far on this already this week!
All for now.....
I was afraid you wouldn't have enough even with my measly little leftover. The plain buttons are fabulous!
Posted by: Margene | December 08, 2008 at 08:43 AM
Can't wait to see it modeled....looking gorgeous there! Wish I could have been there at Silver Fork: usually we are in Utah around this time of year. Oh, well, see you in New Mexico in October!
Posted by: Marcia | December 08, 2008 at 09:26 AM
I like the red ones.
Posted by: Jennifer | December 08, 2008 at 09:43 AM
Your strong finish took me by surprise! I would go with the matching buttons.
Posted by: Marina | December 08, 2008 at 09:54 AM
It looks absolutely amazing. I'm sorry I couldn't see you before you left but at least we still have the blogs. :)
Posted by: Kit | December 08, 2008 at 10:18 AM
I vote for the red. I can'g believe how quickly you whipped this out.
Posted by: marylou | December 08, 2008 at 10:53 AM
Yea for you - a strong finish indeed! Love the red buttons, too.
Maybe before long I will see Rosarie modeled in person!
Posted by: Cathy | December 08, 2008 at 12:01 PM
I think either set of buttons would look great! Everything is moving quickly over there these days!
Posted by: Karen | December 08, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Another vote for the red - they're nice and non-competing.
Posted by: Kris | December 08, 2008 at 01:42 PM
Yikes- you like to live on the edge...I'd be sweating bullets if I cut it that close!
I like the silver buttons! (but it looks like the red ones take the vote)
Posted by: cyndy | December 08, 2008 at 05:43 PM
I wanna come to NM!!!
Posted by: Norma | December 08, 2008 at 06:02 PM
Go red! And my, oh my, you should be proud in the midst of all you are doing otherwise!
Posted by: Nancy | December 08, 2008 at 07:08 PM
Both buttons look great but I do like the celtic knot the best. It look really nice with the pattern in your sweater. Good luck in New Mexico!!
Posted by: Jewel | December 09, 2008 at 07:06 AM
Yikes....you must have really been sweating it with the yarn. That is VERY close, but oh so pretty!
Posted by: Kim | December 12, 2008 at 03:48 AM