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

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In the majority of cases, the designer has not bothered to calculate appropriate pattern changes for the different sizes, but has chosen to change the guage (and therefore needle size) instead.I especially like the color photos of the vests, which help me to visualize what my finished garment will look like. Velvet vest, vintage vest, Indian folk, ethnic, bohemian style, Suzani, boho, traditional, flowers, velvet, one size fits all, one size. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. 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.

The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.Etsy’s 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy. Knitting Knutz "The versatility of these vests is matched only by the diversity of the patterns that adorn them . 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! Her first volume "Folk Shawls" had patterns for traditional shawls and stoles based on ethnic designs from around the world. 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. When she's not knitting, Cheryl can frequently be found touring the country with her husband, Gary, on their Harley Davidson.It has a wide range of patterns ranging from easy enough for beginners to complex challenges for experienced knitters. three vests with wide vertical bands and a single button - done in African, Peruvian and Korean colorwork patterns.

It is lovely to look at (wouldn't be out of place as a coffee table book for non-knitter perusal) as well as tempting one to pick up those knitting needles. 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. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.Minor errata have been corrected in the new printings and are also available from the publisher on the web. Nowadays a hand-woven fabric for the vest is more expensive and valuable than the commercially-made cotton for the apron. The ratings/reviews displayed here may not be representative of every listing on this page, or of every review for these listings. 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.