Folk Vests: 25 knitting patterns & tales from around the world

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This sewing pattern includes a short vest for men or women from Greece, a mid-calf Greek vest, and two variations of a Polish woman's vest with petal-shaped tabs along the bottom edge. Knitters will delight in these 25 traditional and innovative vest patterns collected from around the world and through the ages Both functional and decorative these wonderful projects for mens and womens vests are accompanied by folk stories and regional histories from the country of the designs origin including Tibet Scandinavia Guatemala Japan North America and many others More than a pattern book readers will feel connected to the cultures behind the projects as they bring these native crafts to life. These authentic designs can be lavishly decorated, embroidered, appliquéd, and otherwise embellished.

A poor condition book can still make a good reading copy but is generally not collectible unless the item is very scarce. little drawings which tell me how long and wide the body is, how tall and wide the armhole is, and the book would be perfect.To enable personalised advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. irish with the vertical x's and o's; a celtic lattice pullover; a tunic length 'bookworm' button-front; a mandarin collared texured button front; a traditional v-neck men's pullover with four columns of cables; a casual, all garter vest with a shawl collar; and a fine yarn, v-neck button front. That said, there is a great deal of inspiration ot be had for those knitters who are willing to re-chart the designs given. Our sherpa is also natural and is from cooperatives in Uganda and Kyrgyzstan supporting local farmers and villages. Both Greek vests are traditionally trimmed with narrow cord or braid and bits of appliquéd velvet; several buttons and shells further decorate the shorter one.

The Prince of Wales' famous fairisle is also here, with a note that the colors of the vest in the portrait of the Prince were probably not those on the actual vest. My favorites, however, are an African vest in a mudcloth-like black and white pattern, and a Peruvian llama vest with a gorgeous patterned band on a rich brown plain knit vest. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places.I especially like the color photos of the vests, which help me to visualize what my finished garment will look like. Both functional and decorative, these wonderful projects for men’s and women’s vests are accompanied by folk stories and regional histories from the country of the design’s origin, including Tibet, Scandinavia, Guatemala, Japan, North America, and many others.

three vests with wide vertical bands and a single button - done in African, Peruvian and Korean colorwork patterns. I've had the pleasure of learning vest construction from Cheryl and know that these patterns contain the little details that will make the vests work - i. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. I did not care for her gauge example on several vests, same number of cast on stitches just change needle size!Personalized advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out. This folk vest is a fitted bodice that has a hidden cord closure and characteristic pleats at the back.