Knit, Folk Vests

By Cheryl Oberle

"Cheryl Oberle's diverse and creative fiber talents are once more showcased in another wonderful folk-theme book of knitting patterns from Interweave Press. This book combines a virtual travel and history tour of vests from around the world with a dash of creative innovation and flair. Each project takes the historical template and brings to it a thoughtful stroke of design inspiration and carefully considered pattern drafting. The results are universally wearable. It's in the details: the cable rib is worked in a subtle variegation achieved by stranded two-color knitting, the Chinese Red Vest has a "mandarin" collar in seed stitch reminiscent of brocade, the Bookworm Vest is snugly tailored right up to the tabbed collar, the African Vest is fabulously patterned and universally appealing, perfect to personalize either the black office suit or jeans and clogs. These are traditional patterns presented with style and a perfectionist's sense of finishing. I do love this book. You won't be disappointed." -Unicorn Books and Crafts, Inc.