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

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Bodices, or vests, from several areas of Poland are similar in general construction, with differences in detailing and decoration. She received a BA in philosophy and in psychology from the University of Denver, studied art and architecture at Harvard, and did graduate work at Northwestern University. These 4 or 5-star reviews represent the opinions of the individuals who posted them and do not reflect the views of Etsy. 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.

Our sherpa is also natural and is from cooperatives in Uganda and Kyrgyzstan supporting local farmers and villages. To enable personalised advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies.

To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Nowadays a hand-woven fabric for the vest is more expensive and valuable than the commercially-made cotton for the apron. Unless you are familiar with the yarn recommended, you might not be able to easily substitute from your stash or use handspun. Knitting Knutz "The versatility of these vests is matched only by the diversity of the patterns that adorn them .

I especially like the color photos of the vests, which help me to visualize what my finished garment will look like.E-books are great storage space savers, and some books are really appropriate for electronic format; however, I have found that some content is better in paper format in my opinion. It’s free from harmful chemicals, is certified organic, and fair-for-life certified at every stage from field to finish. Contemporary knitters will delight in these 25 traditional and innovative patterns collected through the ages and from around the world. I did not care for her gauge example on several vests, same number of cast on stitches just change needle size! I love that I will be able to pass them down to younger siblings and keep them for future generations.

I am missing a separate drawing/sketch, listing the actual measurements of each design for each size. Turning off the personalized advertising setting won’t stop you from seeing Etsy ads, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive.

This book is a design library and Folk Vests are frequently seen being proudly worn at the big knitting shows. 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. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps.

I borrowed this book from the local library, and enjoyed the projects so much that I added it to my personal knitting collection. Then there are some classic fair isles, a couple of good garments using multi-colour wool for a fair isle effect.The only thing about the book that I would add to my wish list, is for the yarn *sizes* to be mentioned in addition to the recommended yarns. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.