I have some Paxton Classic Merino Wool Yarn in Red. I think it is beautiful. Does anyone know of a vest pattern I can try to make with this?? I just do not want a basic knit pattern, or stockinette, but I also am not an advanced knitter. Cables do not look too hard, maybe I could do those??
Thank You, and you ladies are the best!!!
Lori
I don’t know why attractive vest patterns are not more widespread.
I have been looking for one for weeks, and last night at the book store I hurriedly grabbed a book I’d heard much about, “The KNitter’s Handy Book of Sweater Patterns”, assuming that of course there would be at least one vest in it. There isn’t one.
A vest is such a great thing to knit. So much quicker than a sweater with sleeves, and yet useful as heck. It is great for layering, doesn’t produce bulk under the sleeves of a coat, and makes a person look a bit more “dressed” without much fuss.
Who knows a book of vest patterns only?
cheryl oberle’s book “folk vests” is very good – I have several on my ‘to do list’ but haven’t actually gotten any on the needles yet.
I did a search, and I found a nice pattern I am going to try. Thanks!!!
Lori
Here’s a link to a vest pattern I have bookmarked to make sometime this winter.
Your right, that is cute!! I saved it maybe for the future!
Lori
I went to knitting pattern central and clicked on ‘mens’ patterns. They have some really nice unisex patterns you can look at. I picked out a couple for myself, thanks for the idea.
Here’s some
http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/prudence/prudence.html
http://www.klaam.com/sheknits/PDF%20files/Mohair%20Magic%20Vest.pdf
http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring04/PATTboogie.html
http://www.knitscene.com/projects/TweedyVest.pdf
http://www.yarn-store.com/knitted-vest-patterns.html
A walk in the park… ( Cabled Vest ) Knit Simple … vogue knitting, fall 2007
a really cool vest that could be unisex or I would love to add sleeves…
Just a great pattern.
I have not tried to knit it yet but I bought the magazine just for this pattern… hope that helps…