I recently watched a British TV series called Rosemary & Thyme about two female gardeners - one a former professor and the other a former police officer - who always seem to unearth murders wherever they dig.
But I enjoyed seeing their handknits - at least in the first season - before they moved on to cashmere store bought zippered hoodies and cardigans.
Rosemary wore this lovely handknit fair isle vest repeatedly in the first few episods. Isn't it gorgeous?
So I went on a Ravelry search for Fair Isle Vests and quickly came upon Janine Bajus' Redbud Vest:
(photo from her pattern project page on Ravelry)
See how the colors are similar? I was all ready to purchase this pattern when I saw this note:
"The Redbud Vest pattern is available as a paper pattern only; please check with your local yarn shop or favorite online vendors."
So now I might have to go on a quest and see if I can find it. Impossible? Perhaps. Anyone want to help me on my quest?
P.S. I looked through more of the comments for the pattern on Ravelry and discovered that Janine does in fact sell this pattern from her website- so I've ordered it the old fashioned way - on paper.
Oh, I love Rosemary and Thyme! Our library has a couple on DVD, I'll have to get it again soon.
Posted by: Karen | Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 13:51
WOw your everyday knit aspirations are my BUCKET list ones
Posted by: kathy b | Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 11:45
I found that series while searching through Netflix streaming; watched about 20 episodes so far. Love that show! And yes, Rosemary's vests are gorgeous. Makes me want to knit one up...it's on my "to do" list. I love British mysteries and dramas! Hope to see pictures when you finish the vest.
Posted by: Linda | Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 09:10