From the book “Deep South Knitting” and inspired by Mountain View, Arkansas. Now available for download. Pattern includes Arkansas travel info and Whipped Maple Candy recipe.

Southern mountain ranges each have their own natural palette – blues and grays of the Smokies, blues and greens of the Blue Ridge, and the browns and greens of the Ozarks. Arkansas isn’t called the Natural State for nothing and the breathtaking natural landscapes make the state a magnet for those who love the great outdoors.

Mountain View, Arkansas is a favorite place to visit with the Folk Art center, bluegrass festivals and fantastic views. Nearby are the Blanchard Caverns, the inspiration for this ruggedly handsome vest. With its natural palette inspired by the Ozarks themselves, the texture in the sections, created by strategically placed reverse stockinette stitches, is a nod to the craggy stalactites. Easy fitting and an easy knit, with the wide range of sizes, you can knit one for the man in your life and one for yourself while you’re at it!