Collection item
Fair Isle vest, 1970s
Contributor and creator of this piece, Georgia Prince, writes: "I originally made this vest for my partner (it had that tight 70s fit), but then I decided wanted it for myself! I made it using NZ wool crepe, but I don't recall where I purchased it. It could have been from Smith and Caugheys, which used to have a really good wool department. I do still have the pattern too, designed by the famous British knitting designer, Patricia Roberts, from her book 'Knitting Patterns: Exclusive Knitwear for all the Family'."
Details
Photographer:
Nathalie Gregory
Credit:
Garment loan courtesy of Georgia Prince
Copyright:
Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 Licence
Designer:
Made from a Patricia Roberts designed pattern
Maker:
Georgia Prince
Garment type:
Hand knitted vest
Material:
100% wool crepe yarn
Features:
sleeveless, V-neck, button front, fair isle pattern
Colour:
Grey ground with yellow, black, emerald green and red
Last published:
October 2025
Date:
1970s
