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You might remember this project from an outfit post from the beginning of the year. I finished this vest in January, I believe, and it’s a pretty cozy, thick vest. I really love the deep blue color of the yarn and the lacework on the vest. If this is the wintry version, then I want to make this vest’s summery sister- lighter weight of yarn, more open/lacy, and looser fitting. Now I just have to find the right pattern…
Tell me: How do you feel about the crochet/open knit looks that have popped up this season?
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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Thank you very much Monique!! =)
I'm definitely a fan of the open knit! This sweater is amazing…love the color and your handiwork
You're too kind! Thank you Zarna! =)
Such a fabulous vest! I love it! Kiah
supercute blue knitted tank
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the vest looks amazing! wowza you're talented!
I seriously envy your awesome-ness in knitting and I can def see that vest for summer time too, I know my main staple will be my crochet dress and my homemade crochet sweater that I think I'm going to wear it soon with shorts this summer/spring (when it is nice outside) time.
You should wear that vest more!! especially with dress too, it will look cute on you
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Great blue top!!!
XoXo
Plami
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I don't own a lot of knits but this is gorgeous! I love the beautiful color!
gorgeous smile :) and I love basically any type of knit, especially the cutesy ones with textures like this one!
Aww, thanks for your kind words Claire! =)
Thank you so much Kileen! The ruffle on the bottom is what convinced me that I had to make it! =)
love the knit look. and this particular vest that you made is fantastic. color is perfect for you!
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Oh my goodness, this looks lovely! I adore the color you chose and the result is fantastic. I could never do it myself, haha. Maybe someday when I dedicate myself and finally become a successful knitter/crocheter. And I can't wait to see the summery version!
thanks nenna! i really liked the lipstick with the stripes too :)
what a gorgeous knitted top!! i love the color and the ruffles on the bottom!
cute & little
Love that colour. A summer version of this vest would be wonderful :) xo
Thanks so much Courtney! I love the boho look, but not sure if I can pull it off myself!
Wow, thanks Ashley! We're totally on the same wavelength- I was thinking a white or cream lacy vest too! =)
Thank you Marianna! :)
Thank you so much! I'm really into the crochet trend too! =)
Aww, thanks Gentrilee! :D
I love this – you could definitely make it boho summer wear I think (it's right on trend in that respect).
xoxo ~ Courtney
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Ahhh your creations just keep getting better and better! This is amazing, as always. I'd love to see how you could summer-ize this. A white, lacy vest would be perfect.
I love your earrings!!!
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I looks so lovely on you, It would be nice as a light summer waistcoat version :)
WOW!!! I´m really jealous that you can pull something like that off! :) I adore the crochet trend!
xxx
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P.S: I have a beautiful jewelry giveway on my blog today, would love for you to come by! :D
LOVE it. :) And it's even better that you can say you made it! I doubt I'll ever be able to say that. Haha!
This is such a lovely outfit!