The yarn for my Aeon Vest is here! Now I’m being a good girl. I’ve knit a swatch…
I haven’t blocked it yet. But I did use the recommended size 6 needles and the fabric is very loose. I haven’t compared this to pattern guage because it’s not blocked and I’m not sure I like how this fabric feels. I want this vest not to grow when worn or be too loosey goosey.
Now before I did this swatch I had taken my measurements to find the appropriate pattern size. I then went about marking up the pattern after reading carefully. I like to white out all the directions that don’t apply to me and make notes/highlights to help me along the way. Now I’m not sure the size I marked is the one I’ll end up knitting based on my desired fabric guage…knitting fail.
Having done all that, I can’t help but think….what the hell did I get myself into!? This pattern is knit in one piece and has detailed directions. But it’s my first foray into a moderately shaped piece with lots of *at the same time*. I may well lose what little brains I have left. But I know I will need to color coded the snot out of this to reduce my chance of screwing up.
Only time will tell! Happy Knitting!!
My Tangled Yarn Knitting Adventures 
I am sure you will master this! And if you do not get gauge with the recommended needle size you can always alter the size you want to make 😉 there is more than one possibility to get it right! good luck!
You do fine. I love all of the notes and high lighting you did. I keep 3 different colors of high lighters in my knitting bag for that purpose. It helps to be organized
Good luck! Take notes as you go and don’t be afraid to highlight and tally mark your rows (I always lose or reset my row counter). You can do it!
It sure will be lovely when you’re done. That’s a gorgeous color!
you can do this, I know you can.
Take it one step at a time and before you know it you have a gorgeous sweater coming off the needles! Good luck! 🙂
My secret for “at the same time” parts is to stay away from wine while knitting.