Another quick crochet garment – my new highlands vest. The hook has been flying lately! Actually, I’ve had a few projects on the go at once, and they tend to get finished at around the same time too.

The pattern is the Work at Home Vest by Vashti Braha. It was a well-written pattern that taught me a few new stitches and was very enjoyable to crochet.  And it’s seamless, which I love.  The yarn is Bendigo Woollen Mills Highlands in Heather, now discontinued. Which was a problem because I had one 200g ball, which wasn’t enough to finish my vest. But yes, thanks to Ravelry I was able to purchase more from lovely Tas.  I’ve learned a lot this year about how much yarn you need for particular types of projects!

I love that edging – so simple to do, and so effective. The little picots really make it! I used a 6mm hook, and this project was done in just over two weeks. It’s warm and cosy and has taken me a little out of my usual style zone. Which I think is a good thing. I did add a number of rows to make it a more flattering length.

The designer also suggests making this in cotton – I think it would be a great spring layer.