Amid the holiday rush and two jobs, I went looking for a great easy project - one that I could knit a few rows on during my 15 minutes breaks at CC -
and glad to say, I found the perfect thing! The Back to School Vest from Fitted Knits.
I swatched: 
and I'm glad that I did. I am using another of my older handspun yarns (mystery wool.. I forget the exact blend)
I ended up going down two needle sizes from what the pattern called for.
The wonderful part about this vest is that it has 9 1/2 wonderful inches of ribbing.... think no counting, no worry about yarn overs, no stress.
exactly what I need for a short break.
I have gotten fairly far already-
and I am crossing my fingers that it fits once I'm done (heh heh)
and let's zoom in for a moment on that lovely little stitch marker :-)
It was a gift from my friend Lorette (thank you!) It makes me smile every time I go around a row.
What will it look like when complete?
Yeah - I like it a bunch.
Oh.. about the title of this post.... Christmas cookies? no, not yet... we are pending a replacement copy of the recipe from my Mom............ (Mom?.. did you get my email plea??) I will post the recipe as soon as it arrives (grin)
I love that vest! I have that book and I haven't made anything from it yet, but I like so many of the patterns.
Posted by: Cheryl | December 15, 2007 at 02:35 PM
That is such a cute vest! It looks like great mindless knitting too.
Posted by: Jennifer | December 15, 2007 at 06:24 PM
i love that vest, but i never wear them so i ahve been enjoying the many finished ones i've seen around. i bet yours will look great in handspun.
Posted by: anne | December 15, 2007 at 09:47 PM
Very nice, good color, and should look great. How the West Was Spun Anne just finished one in red.
Waiting hungrily for a new Xmas cookie recipe.....
Posted by: Laurie | December 16, 2007 at 04:09 AM
That vest is going to be so cute on you. It's snowing here and I'm baking cookies today.
Posted by: Carole | December 16, 2007 at 05:30 AM
The vest looks warm, cozy and very chic, too! How wonderful to use your handspun!!
Posted by: margene | December 16, 2007 at 06:24 AM
The vest and the color of the handspun are perfect for each other! I can't wait to see it finished.....I love it!
Posted by: Kim | December 16, 2007 at 06:54 AM
That is going to be so pretty in your handspun. It's a perfect project for this crazy time of year. It's very you!
Posted by: Karen | December 16, 2007 at 07:34 AM
I love the color! Hope your recipe arrives soon. :)
Posted by: Chris | December 16, 2007 at 09:02 AM
It will be gorgeous, Teyani! And of course it will fit, you silly goose!
Posted by: Leah | December 16, 2007 at 10:33 AM
Very cute pattern!
Posted by: Jeanne | December 16, 2007 at 04:52 PM
I'm not a huge vest fan, but that one I looked at a couple of times when I took the book out of the library...super cute!
Posted by: stacey | December 17, 2007 at 06:27 AM
Cute vest. Gorgeous yarn. Isn't it funny how some people dread ribbing and some find it easy and welcome it with open arms.
Posted by: Hillary | December 17, 2007 at 12:16 PM
The stitch marker is wonderful!! And the sweater be be a lovely addition to your wardrobe. And take advantage of your breaks. I always made a point to sit done on mine and get off my feet.
Enjoy making your cookies when your recipe arrives!!!!
Posted by: Mia | December 20, 2007 at 12:38 PM