by peafarm 03 Jul 2016

Toogie sent me to a YouTube video of crochet bolero vest. Just trying to see how easy as I haven't crochet in some time. I only had 3 matching skeins called 'Black Cherry' to begin so thought I'd see how far that took me. Wished I'd had 3 more skeins to make it longer and wider at the collar to cap off the shoulder area a bit more. I said 'Oh well, maybe with a dress". Husband said "Not on a fat lady". How was that compliment girls?? I do like it so next time I decide to buy a light weight yarn I'll know to get more for this particular project. Thanks Toogie--easy and pleasing to do.

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by lidiad 09 Jul 2016

It's lovely to see you, Patti, I like the vest and you look good!
Hugs, Lidia

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toogie by toogie 09 Jul 2016

She sure does!

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by noah 04 Jul 2016

ah MEN:(:( but what would we do without them .I love it hugs

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peafarm by peafarm 05 Jul 2016

He can be sweet. It was just a trial so no problems with his comments. I am used to them.

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by babash 04 Jul 2016

You have done a good job on the vest seeing as it is a while since you crocheted.
Next time DH asks what's for Dinner say " Nothing I am on a Diet seems I am getting FAT"
He will quickly realise his comment came out wrong.

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toogie by toogie 04 Jul 2016

Lol-like your dinner idea

peafarm by peafarm 05 Jul 2016

Very good comment--I am not a fast thinker so thanks for this suggestion.

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by sandralane 04 Jul 2016

I think you have done a great job with the vest, it certainly is very smart. Next one you make could be a little longer, but this one is fashionable. Men don't know how to give nice complements. Sandra.

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peafarm by peafarm 05 Jul 2016

I would like to make another but not going out to buy more yarn at this point. Would need at least 5-6 skeins for longer version.

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by dragonflyer 04 Jul 2016

Nice pattern and great job crocheting the vest...sounds like your hubby needs a nap!

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peafarm by peafarm 05 Jul 2016

He naps quite a lot. Me, I can't sleep at night let alone taking a nap. Toogie led me to this YouTube video and just had to try while watching t.v. at night. Love the idea of how easy it was=easy for me.

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by oaro 04 Jul 2016

I love it looks good a you Maria

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peafarm by peafarm 05 Jul 2016

Thank you Maria. Tried the pattern at least.

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by basketkase 04 Jul 2016

This vest is gorgeous.....tell you hubs that he doesn't have an eye for "style".........you look fabulous!

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peafarm by peafarm 05 Jul 2016

Too true--we are talking about a man that only wears blue jeans, t-shirts and black fuzzy socks!!!!! Thank you for your compliment.

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by toogie 04 Jul 2016

Hey Patti, you did great! A pity you didn't have enough yarn, to make the length you wanted.....What's wrong with hubby!!??? I think you look great! Love your short hair cut. My daughter and I like mine short but I can't cut my front too short, because its so straight, I have widow's peak and it sticks out straight in front!...I like those glass containers on the left with sewing stuff in them,too.

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toogie by toogie 04 Jul 2016

You did really great on it, but I agree it looks a little short. Maybe because it did come out short, it caused it to look a little small for you, and that's the reason for hubby's remark..... Maybe you could find a color to match, or a variegated to match, and extend the length of the circular part. If you would have had enough yarn to make the circular part longer, the back itself may be okay. I don't think I would rip all the circular out to extend the back itself, but you may want to try that on your next one. ....just a suggestion...you really look great and if it made hubby feel better to say that remark, then he's the one with the problem, not you. ..Sorry, I just had to say that.....

peafarm by peafarm 05 Jul 2016

I loved that vest but knew I did not have enough yarn. Was stretching as far as I could with what I had, just to try. Would really love this but longer. Maybe this will go into the Homemaker Auction--will see.

peafarm by peafarm 05 Jul 2016

Forgot to say--I can see where you did the upside down T. By looking at mine I can see ways to change it slightly to fit my form.

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by cfidl 03 Jul 2016

It is lovely! I wish I could still crochet, something about the wrist action bothers my wrist.

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peafarm by peafarm 05 Jul 2016

I have to do little at a time. I wear one of those arm sleeves. I get swelling due to mastectomy and no lymph nodes under arm. It's been years but occasionally it flares up. Upper arm 2 inches larger than right one. It has been hurting also.

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by jrob Moderator 03 Jul 2016

Patti, you are adorable in your vest! Tell him we don't understand left handed compliments. :)

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peafarm by peafarm 05 Jul 2016

He is not a 'little' man also so no problems. I think he thought he was being funny.

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by pennifold 03 Jul 2016

Well done Patti and you know now how much to have for your next article. Men, gosh, they can be so insensitive sometimes!!!! Love Chris

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peafarm by peafarm 05 Jul 2016

I take comments in stride these days. I know I've put on weight. At this point I say 'Who cares'. I was short yarn and I know it--I was playing with Toogie's YouTube suggestion.

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