Classic Knitted Vests: 16 Styles for Men and Women [Paperback]

Nancie M. Wiseman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2003

You’ll find the perfect vest to match your personal style in this beautiful collection! Designs that need only minimal finishing are great for any season and every occasion--plus they’re super-quick to knit (no sleeves!).

• Fifteen pullover and button-up vests rely on easy, richly textured stitches

• Small to extra-large projects for women and men are made with wool, cotton, mohair, and angora

• Includes personalized options for necklines, borders, and other stylish details

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About the Author

Hometown: Coupeville, Washington (near Seattle)

Nancie M. Wiseman has written six books, created patterns for top yarn companies, and contributed her knitwear designs to Martha Stewart Living, Interweave Knits, and Knitter’s Magazine. She is a contributing editor to Cast On magazine.

Also by Nancie M. Wiseman:
Knitted Shawls, Stoles, and Scarves
Knitted Sweaters for Every Season
The Knitter’s Book of Finishing Techniques

Product Details

• Paperback: 95 pages
• Publisher: Martingale and Company (October 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564774724
• ISBN-13: 978-1564774729
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,052,216 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Nancie, once a Registered Nurse opened her yarn shop, Nancie Knits in 1987 in Sacramento, California. The store has closed, but Nancie continues to teach, design and write knitting patterns and books. She continues to reach knitter's and crochetor's by teaching throughout the US and Canada. Nancie won an International Design competition in 1992 and continues to design and write patterns for several yarn companies as well as writing articles and patterns for all of the major knitting magazines.
In the Fall of 1997, Nancie was the consultant for an article in Martha Stewart Living, titled: Knitting 101.
To date, she has written 9 books on knitting and crochet and 2 books on quilting. She has also produced 7 videos and DVD's about knitting. She has been on The DIY network doing 3 Jewelry Shows and the Knitty Gritty show twice. Nancie was named the Master Knitter of Crochet with Wire in the Fall of 2007. One of Nancie's passions is to collect antique lace and interpret old lace patterns. She grows orchids in her spare time.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A bit outdated, December 27, 2007

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E. I. Robinson (Sunshine Coast Australia) - See all my reviews
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I have been looking for a basic vest pattern that I can modify to my own requirements and felt that this would be the right book. It does have a basic female and male vest version, which are good patterns but the pattern layout is slightly complicated, even for a practiced knitter as myself. Most of the other vests are outmoded and a bit frumpy. I truly couldn't imagine any of my friends or family in any of them.

5.0 out of 5 stars classic vest designs: emphasis on classic, and highly recommended!, July 25, 2011

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This collection is aptly titled. The 16 vest patterns in the full range of sizes are all classic, elegant and timeless. This book is clearly written, well organized and attractively illustrated. "Classic Knitted Vests" is a true gem that will remain in my collection forever, while the more trendy design books come and go.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful knitted vests, January 18, 2010

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I have purchased two other Nancie Wiseman crocheting books and decided to get this one too. Beautiful patterns, in many different styles - I can't wait to try one out.