Drama, texture, and wardrobe staple. That is the definition of my new Steam Coat by We Are Knitters. Â Seriously, I finished this super fun vest last night (on a 90+ degree day here in Michigan), and the first thing I did was put it on! Â I am so looking forward to adding this piece to my autumn / winter wardrobe. Â And the other really fun fact is that I will be living in southern Texas, where my hand knits will shine and not be covered up by a big, bulky coat!! Layered over a cotton tee, or long-sleeve thermal, this is the ultimate statement piece.
The Steam Coat kit came with everything I needed to knit up this garment – including the yarn, shown here in Spotted Beige, giant wooden knitting needles, a small pamphlet of the pattern, garment tag and tapestry needle. The pattern was simple to follow and super fun!!  I had not tried “loop knitting” before, and was very intrigued by the look this technique creates.  Almost like I’m wearing a sheep’s coat!  With the generous gauge of the yarn and needles, super bulky and size US 19, this vest knits up so fast.  I made only one modification – I did not seam the ribbed edge at the bottom. I love the split hem look, so I decided to try it out!  You can check out my Ravelry project page for more photos and details!Â
  
So funky and fresh. Â I think I’m going to give it a good blocking before I wear it this coming fall / winter.
GIVEAWAY TIME!!!!!  I know you were waiting for this!! One winner will be chosen on Friday of this week to receive a KIT OF YOUR CHOICE from WeAreKnitters.com (with a $100 value or less)!!  To enter, all you need to do is:
- Comment here on this post telling me your email address and which kit you would love to knit (and color choice, too if you want!!)
- Sign up for the We Are Knitters newsletter – follow this link, here. That’s it!!
Again, I will choose a winner this coming Friday, June 17, at 8pm Eastern time. Â I will announce it in the comments here on the blog, as well as send the winner an email to let them know. Â Only entries from the US, Canada or Europe are eligible at this time.
Also, be sure to take advantage of a 15% discount using coupon code KNITGRAFFITIWAK on their website!!
Happy knitting, friends!!
Oh that vest is so cool! I would love the Haulpa Kimono kit in natural with black.
mbweber18@yahoo.com
Oh my gosh! I love how your vest turned out! It’s so unique! And this giveaway is amazing. I’ve always wanted to try knitting the “Math Cardigan”!
I am dying to make the waffle sweater in blue!
I’d love to knit the classic sweater in spotted grey. I subscribed. Your new vest looks warm and cozy!
Bellofilato@gmail.com
The classic sweater !
I would love to knit the Denali Sweater!! My email is mesirenanotyou@gmail.com
Klmcmahon20@gmail.com and I would love love LOVE the Sabrina Sweater in Grey.
I’d love the sleepy time blanket kit in Lead and Turquoise. It is beautiful!
I’d love to knit a Martina Cardigan in pearl gray! Absolutly stunning clean pattern and look, ❤️ it!
Kristina
The Hualpa kimono in natural and terracotta!
Oh man, the Simone Cardigan is AMAZING – if possible, I would apply the $100 to that in spotted gray. I love a big ol’ bulky sweater that is essentially a wearable blanket!
(Also, fantastic work on that looped vest!)
What a very cool vest! I would gift Cotton Candy in Bubble Gum! Thank you for this offer.
Oh, I love this coat! I have to encurage myself to try loop stitch next autumn/winter. For warming up I would try Nolita sweater in Salmon, I adore both, the pattern and color! Have a good time knitting your future projects;) Nina
I’d like to try the palm scarf in lead.
Oh cool funky beans! I would choose Martina Cardi in Spotted Grey!
rw_135@yahoo.com
Your vest is awesome! If I won a kit I would pick the Classic Sweater, so cute! thanks for the chance to win!
I would love to knit up the Bossa Nova sweater in pearl grey! And I might have to make this steam coat too.