As Christmas is coming closer, I've finally getting pretty close to completing everybody's gifts. And as that end comes nearer, I start thinking about all the new things I want to make. Like socks. Since last night I've cast on two pairs of socks - one for me, one for the boyfriend - and am contemplating casting on a third pair. Which I know is somewhat ridiculous, but really, yellow yarn is calling to me.
For a while now I've wanted to knit things for my boyfriend. So far I've only been able to knock out a hat, scarf and 2 gigantic mittens [oh, the days before I checked gauge]. But I've been dying to make him something bigger than winter accessories; I want to test out the Boyfriend Sweater Myth....but I'm thinking I'm going to start with a vest [my boyfriend is a very vesty-type person]. The only problem with him is he likes darker colours, which normally isn't a problem - I'm also a big fan of them - but they are kinda boring and difficult to work with when you don't have the proper lighting.
But I love him and thus I have started surprise navy socks for him. I am determined though, to use a dark medium blue for the vest...hopefully with a bit of manly shine to it.
I've decided to attempt designing my own special Kyle Vest for him, based on a vest I saw in The West Side Story yesterday. I took a bunch of measurements from a sweater I've been holding hostage from him for a while and aside from a couple differences I'll be able to figure out the rest relatively easily. The only thing I'm worried about is the buttonholes. Buttonholes and I don't get along that well.
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