It’s done, sewn in and blocked out. And it’s small.. and I knew that. The swatch started as a foray into fairisle practice, then slowly made its way to a steeking practice. I didn’t have the right yarn for it, so I picked up a few balls of fingering weight Knitpick’s Palette yarn just so I could play with it. I made it in the 34″ size too… since I want to experience the whole she-bang once… figure out what I can do better if I had the actual DK weight yarn.. and where I should pay particular attention to.
Initially, I only wanted to show you this.
But I got carried away and stuffed myself into this too-small too-tight cut-off-my-circulation vest just for kicks… 
(yea I need to pay attention to picking up stitches.. see where it’s wonky and holey? That’s not gonna happen when I have my real yarn)The giant practice piece here is better suited for a 32″ bust.. if you use fingering weight yarn and sz 3 needles like I did. My next piece is so going to ROCK!
Edit: Silly me.. totally forgot the most important part. I followed Eunny’s directions to the tee… her diagrams and instructions were very well-written and made this an easy knit. Can you knit and purl? Then you can knit fairisle! Eunny, thanks for the explicit instructions and impeccable pattern.
February 14th, 2006 at 11:32 pm
DUDE, for some reason, I didn’t think your swatch was THAT big. Wowsers.. Hey man, that will make a great gift. It looks awesome for a practice swatch. I bet those holes won’t even be noticeable on someone who’s a 32″.
February 14th, 2006 at 11:45 pm
Oh my god! That is freaking fantastic! I’d pictured your swatch as barbie sized…but I agree with angela, I’d hold onto it as a gift! Did you alter the neckline at all? Because yours is alot deeper than Eunny’s. (I actually like yours alot better; it’s more modern.) Great job!
February 14th, 2006 at 11:48 pm
wow, you look smoking in that! seriously, it looks awesome, screw how uncomfortably tight you say it is.
and i agree with leyna, i like the deeper v as well, totally cute.
i just bought some color cards for the vest - can’t wait to steek.
February 15th, 2006 at 1:07 am
you can come swatch for me anytime, lady! (huh?) that looks effing beautiful.
February 15th, 2006 at 1:39 am
Are you sure that’s a practice piece? Because it looks awfully good the way it is.
February 15th, 2006 at 4:41 am
looks hott! gorgeous “swatch”, now watch out posting such sexy pics of yourself and using the word bust in your post
now what yarn do you think youll use for the real one?
February 15th, 2006 at 4:59 am
swatch my ass. i thought it was doll-sized. i hate you. in a good way.
February 15th, 2006 at 6:12 am
Nice swatch…..but, to give you more than ample credit, your “real” one will be incredible after doing it once already!
February 15th, 2006 at 6:20 am
That is a beautiful swatch. I’m going to have to swatch that vest now to. The fair isle plus the steeking was scaring me a little. You have convinced me. I can’t wait to see your actual piece.
February 15th, 2006 at 6:21 am
It looks great as is! I’m so excited that you finished it with no problems - it gives me hope that I can get through it (whenever I start making it!). Fantastic job!
February 15th, 2006 at 6:39 am
It looks awesome! I’m working on the vest as well, but I’m not nearly as far along as you are. I’m almost up to setting the neck steek. Yours has given me inspiration - something to look forward to!
February 15th, 2006 at 7:15 am
Not bad for practice, not bad at all! I can’t wait to see the real deal - you’re right, it will ROCK!
February 15th, 2006 at 7:57 am
I can’t believe you made the whole vest! Just for practice! Wow. It looks great and I’m glad to hear that fairisle went smoothly for you. Can’t wait to see the next “real” one someday.
February 15th, 2006 at 8:05 am
Like everyone else says, can’t believe it’s a swatch, looks fantastic, you look smokin’ in it, blah blah.
I really love those colors. Hope you don’t mind copycats, since you may have convinced me to knit mine in pink and grey… (It is the sincerest form of flattery, after all.)
February 15th, 2006 at 8:13 am
Wow, it looks amazing, Winnie! I love the colors. Great job!
February 15th, 2006 at 8:38 am
it’s beautiful! i thought it was like stuffed animal size or something. just wow!
February 15th, 2006 at 10:05 am
It’s gorgeous! I really don’t think it is too small…looks fabulous. Can’t wait to see the “real” one. I like this pattern, great learning one. I may try it. Thanks for the inspiration.
February 15th, 2006 at 11:01 am
That is the most impressive “gauge” swatch ever.
February 15th, 2006 at 11:45 am
It looks like it fits to me! I would certainly wear it . . .
February 15th, 2006 at 1:14 pm
Haha, I too thought your swatch was toddler-size….it’s pretty smockin’ this way, nice job!
February 15th, 2006 at 5:31 pm
that looks pretty good for a “swatch.” can’t wait to see the real thing.
February 15th, 2006 at 7:33 pm
from the pictures that doesn’t look too small at all. it looks really good on you, now i’m itching to start!
February 15th, 2006 at 9:33 pm
This is incredible!
February 16th, 2006 at 2:32 pm
Love the color combo!!! Look forward to seeing the “real one”.
February 16th, 2006 at 2:34 pm
Winnie, I think it looks mad hot on you anyway!
February 16th, 2006 at 2:47 pm
I don’t know.. I think it looks rather good, myself. What will you knit the ‘real one’ with?
February 17th, 2006 at 11:02 am
I think it looks great on you. You call that a swatch. Is that hard to do?
February 17th, 2006 at 1:46 pm
Amazing!
February 18th, 2006 at 4:33 pm
i am behind on my blog reading (surprise surprise) but that vest is absolutely gorgeous!!! wow factor…’10+’
let me know if you feel like knitting another swatch in my size