My first 6-8 yr old sweater vest

I finally finished the Easter Vest for my son. He is wearing it.. but I cropped off his head as I don't like advertising exactly what he looks like on line.

Anyway it is in Shepherd wool, basic sweater pattern is from the Knitters Book of Patterns. Front is in a Diamond Brocade... I had to adjust majorly when it came to the arms and shoulders.. but all went well... all that math I took in High School paid off...

Back is straight stockinette.... I did this at the suggestion of a co-worker and it definitely looks good.

Gauge was about 5 stitches to the inch...

and here is the picture....

The flash and my editing took away some of the detail.. but it is truly diamond brocade on the full front.....

Now that I have gotten brave.. and found his size [my son is very tall for a 5 year old]... I plan to keep working on more vests for his first year of Kindergarten this fall.... Orange, Mustard Yellow.. and Green are on the agenda.... I even have one stitch pattern already picked out... Pictures will follow as I get them done..

Right now I am knitting two socks at the same time.... I a book about this.. and so far... well I can tell why one woman at a yarn shop said she did not like it.. It takes a lot of getting used to... But I am hopeful my retirement present for a co-worker will be done on time with no "SECOND SOCK" problems