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Monday, August 29, 2011

Res Futura: Amande

Having a baby truly does diminish ones mental capacity, at least when it comes to anything not related to babies. I was looking through my knitting photos recently and realized something: last year, I knit a vest, wrote an entire pattern, took pattern photos...then completely forgot about it. ?!




This is Amande (named for the almond-shaped buttons and what we called one of my high school best friends, Amanda, in French class). It's made from a single skein of Cascade Eco Wool and though the shape is pretty simple, the construction is somewhat unusual and it has a funky racerback cable in the back:



And pockets.



I remember now that we took these photos on the day I found out I was pregnant. Ah, so long ago! I wonder if I'll ever look this well-rested again...



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27 comments:

  1. Clumsy KnitterAugust 29, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Omigosh, that is so super cute! I can't believe you *forgot* about it! (Well, I guess you had bigger things on your mind, but still!) Too funny. :)

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  2. AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    That vest looks really special!

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  3. UnknownAugust 29, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    It's beautiful! I love the back.

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  4. HarrietAugust 29, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Love the vest. Hope you have it sized for those of us of larger proportions. I like vests because they are versatile.

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  5. UnknownAugust 29, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    I can't wait until this is available! It's such a spunky vest! Or as spunky as a vest could be, I suppose :)

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  6. Intensywnie KreatywnaAugust 29, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    I have to say that I really adore this vest. It is perfect, a simple but well shaped front and this surprising back.

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  7. BethAugust 29, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    This is gorgeous! Looking forward to the pattern coming out!

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  8. BrigidAugust 29, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Looks like another lovely pattern :) I really like the funky cable bit.

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  9. MonikaAugust 29, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Love the construction - this vest is so classy but yet inspiring. Beautiful work!

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  10. Ms. KimbaAugust 29, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I hope you'll write this up for us? I wannnnnnt it! Or maybe you did put up a link and I need to read better :)

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  11. MaryseAugust 29, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    You certainly did look radiant on that day! No wonder! Nice vest pattern!

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  12. SusanAugust 29, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    I know the feeling of "post pregnancy dummies". LOL. I feel like I still have them 9-months later, but not as bad.

    Love the pattern and end project. It's very cool that you have this "just found out I'm pregnant" picture.

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  13. LarkinAugust 30, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    What a wonderfully special moment! I heart the vest too.

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  14. BrendaAugust 30, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    The vest really is cute. Think I will try it. Yes, you will feel rested again -- as soon as he graduates from college.

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  15. ysabelhAugust 30, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    It looks great !

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  16. VictoriaAugust 30, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    I love it and your boots!!

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  17. ElizaAugust 30, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    ha ha! Funny how a baby can drain you! There is so much that I don't remember!
    The sweater is great, so fun and unusual in its styling.

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  18. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Anonymous meant to leave her name on August 28th but forgot, so I am happy to re-iterate that I would love this book!

    Chloe

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  19. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Anonymous also is as pleased as punch to see you on the day you discovered you were pregnant. Was that before or after the picture was taken? Either way you looked terrific. Chloe

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  20. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    This too shall pass, WAYYYYYY quicker than you think! ENJOY it all now while you can.

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  21. emilie94410September 1, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    So beautiful! :) I'm such a big fan of your designs!
    And for the well-rested thing, after having the baby... It's gonna be alright....in a few years!! ;) But it's such a great experience! :)

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  22. charlotteSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    This morning, I was looking in my closet for something to wear and thought "I really need a vest. I wonder if I could find a knitted vest pattern that would suit me." And then I see this post. Serendipitous? I think so! Please write this up for us soon, please, please, pretty please!

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  23. AprilSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    I love the vest and that nice cabled back detail.

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    You look awesome and so happy!
    The vest is a beauty!

    scampbell1@phxhs.k12.az.us

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  25. TeresaSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Very cool. I really like those design elements.

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  26. Very ShannonSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Awww, this is awesome! Love it! And also love that you have a record of the day you found out you were preggers! I totally agree with you 100% though that you will never be that well rested again. I don't think I'll sleep good till I'm like 60 and even then I prolly wont :)

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  27. DonnaCSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Love it! And the boots too.

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