The Emperor's New Vest
A virtually invisible vest knit from thin air framed with a little yarn. Requires considerable crochet to properly secure the medallions of air!
Size - One size fits most royal personages between 32" - 48", further enlargement details are given.
Yarn - Ideal for DK /sport yarns with a little loft. The original pictured was worked with two skeins of Kimmet Croft 60 /40% wool/angora. A little contrast yarn will be needed to highlight the lacunae (holes)!
Techniques - Cast-off cast on, waste yarn openings (Both illustrated).
Intermediate.
Pattern only $9.00 Cdn

Kasbah Vest
The beautiful ceramics of the Moroccan town of Safi inspired this elegant vest. Originally worked in cream and cobalt - other colorways on request.
Sizes - 40" - 45", 49"- 54". Length adaptable 18" - 24"
Techniques - two colors per round, steeks, Magic Buttonhole - full-color directions included
Intermediate
Pattern $12.00 Cdn
Kit - Shelridge wool and wool/mohair, $101.95 Cdn

Fiesta Vest
A butter-soft vest in stitch patterns that will show off all the colors in a hand-dyed merino yarn. Finishing details add a tailored look. The birthplace of the Magic Buttonhole - full color directions for same are included.
Sizes - 36" ( 40", 44", 48" ) finished chest
Yarn - fine wool, such as Celestial Merino ( approx 50g =160m )
Techniques - two-colors-per-round knitting, steeks, shaped garter st shoulders, Magic Buttonhole
Experienced
Pattern $12.00 Cdn
Kit $135.00 ( $159.00, $159.00, $184.00 ) Cdn - Celestial Merino Natural with Rainbow and Aqua contrasts.
Please state SIZE when ordering.

Garden Path Vest
This is a challenging intarsia project, based on Edwardian garden paths! It features a trompe-de-l'oeil-ribbon band that runs ( apparently continuously ) around the vest front and also the armholes. The stranded button-band is knitted on.
Size - finished chest 39.5", length 22"
Yarn - Rowan Donegal Lambswool Tweed. St. st gauge 28 sts x 38 rows = 4"sq.
Techniques - intarsia, a lot of it!
Experienced
Pattern $9.00 Cdn

Interwoven Vest
A quick to knit, lightweight lacy vest. The mini cables go under and over each other as they would in plain weave. Knitted in one piece to the armholes. Little finishing required.
Size - 38" - 59" according to gauge and selected chart
Yarn - brushed mohair approx 180g to 280g. ( 50g = 90m )
Techniques - simple lace knitting, one st cables, rev. St st trim
Advanced Beginner
Pattern $9.00 Cdn

Falling Leaves Vest
A flattering texturally patterned vest, begun at the lower point of each front. The fronts are worked separately up to the joining position at the back of the neck. The two pieces are then amalgamated and worked as one piece down to the lower edge. Each back point section is then worked in turn, to complete the back. Minimal finishing is required.
Size: Finished Bust at given gauge 42 - 44" - adjustable by yarn and gauge.
Yarn: 4 x 100g Shelridge Farm Sport weight wool, (100g = 250m/270yds).
Techniques: Increases, decreases, yarn-overs.
Level:Intermediate.
Pattern: $9 Cdn.
Kit: $59.95 Cdn. - Shelridge Farm Sport yarn ( colour choice required)

Equilateral Vest
How many triangles to make a vest? Answer: 116! Knit this mathematical wonder from oddments or with a variegated yarn with a long color gradation. The strips of triangles are folded and mattress- stitched into an ingenious vest.
Size - finished chest 36" - 44" dependent on gauge.
Yarn - Noro Kureyon wool 50g = 100m
Techniques - k2t, ssk, mattress stitch
Pattern $9.00 Cdn

Sunset Vest
An evergreen favorite. Imagine a sunset behind a forest skyline, with a rising moon and stars. You can wear this one! Use of steeks eliminates darning in of many ends.
Sizes - Six tree - 38 - 40"; Seven tree - 43 - 45"; Eight tree - 49 - 52". Please specify. Length 23". (One tree longer than shown in photo ).
Yarn - Shelridge wool and wool/cotton in 25 colors
Techniques - two-colors-per-round, steeks, intarsia band
Intermediate
Kit $ 115.95 Cdn