guest post from NYC: jack is in his corset, jane is in her vest…

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…and me i’m in a rock and roll band.

Actually, my name is Liz. I am a young designer, a recent graduate from Parsons The New School for Design, and a current associate at Free People in Soho, NY. I started crocheting these vests this past year and asked some of the Free People girls to rock them for me.

This past season I looked to craft and the charm in handmade objects for inspiration. I had just moved into my new loft in Brooklyn, NY and found my place was a collection of crafts. My most prized possession is a yellow chevron pattern crocheted blanket my mom made when I was young. I owe all of my talent to my mom, who taught me how to crochet. As for the vest itself, I focused on creating a piece that would complete every outfit in my closet. My style is that similar to that of the Free People girl. I look to Pamela Love and Erin Wasson for style inspiration, who both share that endearing, yet individualized free-spirited vibe. I feel like a vest is something you can wear year round: in the winter, I’m always looking for another layer and in the summer, it’s great with a tank and shorts or just over a bathing suit!

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thank you so much for sharing liz!!! not only did you quote one of my favorite songs but the vests are amazing and i’m insanely jealous of your rooftop garden…xoxo

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Emily
12 years ago

Where can I get one? Thanks!

12 years ago

I would love to purchase one! They’re awesome!

lauren
12 years ago

Where can I buy one! They are amazing!

J
12 years ago

AMAZINGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THEYRE SOO SICKK

Anonymous
12 years ago

these are beautiful.

Anonymous
12 years ago

these are gorgeous!

12 years ago

Beautiful work! Would love to wear one of these!

brittany
12 years ago

are these for sale?!?! they’re gorgeous!

liz
12 years ago

hey it’s liz :) thanks for all of the love
here is where you can buy:http://www.etsy.com/shop/PROHIRA

Aida
12 years ago

LOOOOOOOOVVVVVVEEEEE these! and love your garden! Never ever thought of having a garden in planters like that! such an awesome idea!

12 years ago

I’m learning to crochet and I want to make one like this!!

Lea
12 years ago

I’m in love with these vests, so beautiful!

12 years ago

where can we buy these!???

12 years ago

the vests are so adorable

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12 years ago

lucy – she sells her vests on etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/PROHIRA

12 years ago

love the macramé-ness of this style.

sam
12 years ago

Liz you’re awesome I love you!!!! And your vests rule!!

12 years ago

I love these! I think Liz and I would be great friends! <3

Denise Ackerman
12 years ago

Love the vests!!! Do you have a pattern for fellow crocheters?!? Thank you!

Anonymous
12 years ago

where can i buy one as im pretty hopeless at sewing etc… post back with a price im in australia so hey could expand your market.

kate adams
12 years ago

btw that’s me above ^^^^^^ xxx

Anonymous
12 years ago

IS THERE A CROCHETED PATTERN FOR THIS?!
I would really like to have it. :) Unless you’re selling the patterns…

Libby
12 years ago

I really love theses, they are so amazing, and like all have asked before me… Are they for sale!

Victoria
11 years ago

How do you make it?

Aimee
11 years ago

Tutorial? or where to buy?