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NOVEMBER 9, 2014

This week's Free Pattern QUIETUDE COWL

fiber focus: gemini
coordinated solids and variegated prints in a super-bulky, chainette wool blend

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The lead up to the holidays can be a stressful time for a knitter--especially if you are the kind of knitter who prefers handmade to store-bought. As if the days didn't feel poor enough on hours, Daylight Savings has hit us once again, and the time feels as dwindling as the soft grey, pre-Winter light. You would not be the first knitter to cast off on yet another gift and immediately dream of a selfish, instant gratification project--some quick, small knit to get off the needles, the wearing of which will provide just the soul-sustenance needed to plow through the next round of gift knitting.

Well, weary gift knitter, meet the Contentment Vest (above). Knit in two colors of super-bulky GEMINI on US size 17 needles, the aptly named Contentment Vest easily qualifies as a 3-day-weekend knit. Chainette GEMINI creates the perfect textural backdrop for showcasing simple but elegant stockinette and garter (uncomplicated stitches also make for great TV knitting!), and the fuss-free, color coordinated palette of solids and variegateds takes all the guesswork out of matching--you can see some suggested GEMINI color pairings here! And if you absolutely, positively can't stop gift knitting, be sure to download this week's FREE pattern, the Quietude Cowl or check out any of the other small, fast projects featured below!

To see high-resolution views of the Contentment Vest, visit our Pinterest page!

The Contentment Vest and other designs in GEMINI can be purchased online, at your LYS, or by clicking the "BUY NOW" button above!

DESIGN NOTE: Worked in pieces, the Contentment Vest features thoughtful details such as vented side seams for a hip-skimming, figure flattering fit, and large side pockets. Garter stitch accentuates the lines of the garment at hemlines for added textural detail.

DESIGNER QUOTE: "A great vest is a highly underrated garment--it's perfect for creating warm layers and is also wonderful for those times when the thought of knitting sleeves is agonizing. In GEMINI, it's the perfect way to participate in the super-bulky trend without adding thickness to your frame."–Teresa Chorzepa

GEMINI

FREE PATTERN

Quietude Cowl

by Rosemary Drysdale


Check out this helpful guide to GEMINI's color pairing!

The Knit Essentials Collection is now available online & in your LYS!

More from GEMINI...

Joy Cowl in GEMINI

Stillness Vest in GEMINI


Intuition Hooded Cowl in GEMINI