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Argyll Vest Top

I made this for my 4 year old grandson.

Created by: JaRoo

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  • Project Details

    About

    I’m making 3 vest tops to coordinate for my daughter and her 2 boys. I saw a lovely tank in John Lewis and thought I could knit my own version. I still struggle with Intarsia to get my stitches even. I’ve done a closeup to show you what I mean. I’ve just about finished the baby’s. Can’t decide whether to do mums as an Argyll or leave plain. I might cheat and Swiss darn the Argyll pattern. Watch this space…
    There were about a million ends to darn in too!😱

    Needles & Hooks

    • Single Point 3.25mm (US 3)
    • Single Point 4.00mm (US 6)

    Accessories

    • Cable Needle
    • Stitch Holder
    Other : Yarn Bobbins for Intarsia.

    Measurements

    Notes: Made to fit a tall slim 4 year old.
    Chest 25”/ 65cm
    Length 43cm

    Tags

    • Jumpers
    • Slipovers
    • Boys

    Craft

    Knitting

    Skill Level

    Intermediate

    Status

    Complete
    Started on: Mar 16, 2022 Finished on: Mar 21, 2022

  • Comments

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    14 Comments

    • Linzi

      • Rotorua

      Lovely vest JaRoo. Colours are fabulous too. Super job, even the inside looks tidy 💓
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      • JaRoo

        • Huddersfield

        Thank you - that photo was to show the millions of ends to darn in! My least favourite job! Definitely a labour of love.
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      • Linzi

        • Rotorua

        @JaRoo: ditto, I dislike sewing too 😝
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    • Michelle M

      • Queensland

      I think this wee vest is gorgeous, I love the colour combinations and how cool are the diamonds. I agree with the other ladies we are all so critical of our own work. I am going to watch the video too as I would love some hints too, look forward to seeing the other vests.😊😊💕
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      • JaRoo

        • Huddersfield

        I’ve watched the video and made a start on my daughter’s. It has about 8 or 9 diamonds across one row - it’s slow going! I’ve still got some loose stitches but not really knitted enough yet to know if it’s going to be wearable when it’s finished. Great thing. knitting for little ones - they’re not so critical!
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    • Lynn A

      • Glossop

      Looks lovely, great colour combination. I know what you mean about the stitches, I had the same problem with a project and I found a YouTube video that helped, hope this link works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LuAvY0qbmg but I agree with Alison, sometimes we are too critical of our own work. I’m sure they will be much appreciated by your daughter.
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      • JaRoo

        • Huddersfield

        Thank you for your encouragement and the link.
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      • JaRoo

        • Huddersfield

        Just watched the video - great tips. I’ll try them out.
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    • Elaine C

      • Sittingbourne

      It’s beautiful, love the colours you have used 💕
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      • JaRoo

        • Huddersfield

        Thank you, Elaine. Hope he likes it. 🤞
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      • Elaine C

        • Sittingbourne

        I don’t think he will like it, I think he will Love it 😍 because it’s been knitted by Grandma with lots of love 💕
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      • JaRoo

        • Huddersfield

        @Elaine C: thanks x
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    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      It’s beautiful, I love the colours and the style of this vest top. I think you should be proud of your knitting, it’s made with love and too often I think we can be over critical of our own work. Your grandson is going to love this top because his grandma knitted it especially for him. 😊
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      • JaRoo

        • Huddersfield

        Thank you for your kind words.
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