Maunawili Falls Vest - DONE!

I can't believe how fast I got this vest done! I'm usually a fairly quick knitter, but this was so much fun to make, I think it worked up in double-time!

I'm going to submit this pattern to Knitty, too, because I think it might be nice to wear during the cooler fall weather. I'm pretty happy with how well it came out. It's a bit larger than I was thinking it would be, so I'll have to adjust the measurements a little bit on the final pattern.

Here's some of the specs for this vest. It's made from Malabrigo Merino in the Oceanos colorway, a worsted weight yarn, and is knitted up on US size 10 needles. The pattern is a fitted vest with a slightly shortened length, has a modest, mitered neckline and a lace/faux cable pattern on the front and back called Falling Water. I wasn't able to get a really clear shot, but I'll take better pictures later when I get my camera back from the other Rachel (my SiL; I left it at her house).

I'm so happy with the neckline, too. I've never done a mitered corner and I couldn't find clear directions on the internet, so I went ahead and winged it. It worked! The center Falling Water pattern splits perfectly to travel the neckline edge! Woo-hoo! This picture captures the color the best of this gorgeous yarn.

Thanks so much, secret pal! You're awesome to give me such a wonderful gift, and I've had so much fun knitting this lovely yarn. (Okay, I'll try to refrain from further gushing. It's difficult, though, because I LOVE this yarn. Okay. must. stop. now. . .)