Folk Vests: 25 Knitting Patterns & Tales From Around the World

by Cheryl Oberle

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 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. More than a pattern book, readers will feel connected to the cultures behind the projects as they bring these native crafts to life.

Genres: Knitting, Crafts, Nonfiction

135 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2002

Reviews

[Susan Eubank · Rating 3 out of 5]

Several beautiful vests, but they seem to be only inspired by vests or garments from other cultures. I had hoped for more authenticity and history. I suppose that would be a very complicated job. I did enjoy looking through the patterns. No mosaic, just stranded....

[Mckinley · Rating 4 out of 5]

The subtitle is : 25 knitting patterns and tales from around the world.
There's a good variety. One I really want to make and many others I like.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

The vests are beautiful and a few seem to be easy enough to knit that even I could make them.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful assortment of styles & techniques shown in beautiful photos. Interweave Press does a great job of showing Oberle’s designs.

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

These vest patterns are the most original and best looking I have ever seen. They are not easy to knit. Cheryl's use of different cultures creates a diversity and interest on page after page. Great book!

[Martine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Though I like the book, I have not knit a single pattern from it. Perhaps I should pass this book on.

[Laura]

Nice layout - beautiful work!

[Minnesinger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gorgeous patterns