Monica Knits

Now that the Single Digit Hat is in use, having physically replaced a toque knitted by my huband's mother over 30 years ago, it is time to tackle another project. Not that the hat could be replaced in spirit. The old hat is still around, but not to be worn outside the yard.

This sturdy, wool vest has similarly had a long life but with two caretakers, which makes it particularly special. Originally knitted for my father-in-law, a mechanic and millwright, this tightly knitted vest, kept out the cold in the damp Pacific Northwest weather. The vest got a second life, keeping my boyfriend (future husband) warm on his morning paper route.