This design is part of a three-pattern, 26-page, full color evocative guide. Other designs included are previewed in the bottom photos.

The Swahili Basket vest is in homage to African basket-weavers. Knit in variegated hues of straw gold punctuated by bands of ebony and knitted cross stitch, this vest can be worn either buttoned with the upper edges folding over collar-like or crossed over the front and fastened with a pin.

A straw hue exists for every complexion: if blond, go with wheat, redheads for gold and ‘winter’ complexions aim for taupe or greyed tones. Truly, a dried grass exists for everyone but if you prefer gluten-free, go Zulu with color! This design would be a stunner in any hue punctuated by bands of color.

The cross-stitch, by the way, only looks complicated. It’s actually easy and fun!

Measurements
Medium: Front width 10 inches/ 26 centimeters
Back width 20 inches/ 51 centimetres
Length: 21 inches/ 54 centimeters

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