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Kagerou Kit
This open-front vest pattern is worked from the bottom up. The fronts and back are worked together back and forth up to the armhole. The yokes are then worked separately. After completing the patterned hem, short rows are then worked to make the back longer than the front. The back,...
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Skill level
Advanced beginner
For those who have mastered basic knitting techniques and are ready to expand their skills. Patterns may introduce slightly more complex techniques and patterns, such as shaping, increasing, decreasing or working multiple colors or easy lace patterns. The yarn weight may vary, and the patterns might introduce working with double-pointed needles or circular needles. Patterns will help knitters gain confidence and experience with new techniques while still working within a manageable level of difficulty.
Description
This open-front vest pattern is worked from the bottom up. The fronts and back are worked together back and forth up to the armhole. The yokes are then worked separately. After completing the patterned hem, short rows are then worked to make the back longer than the front. The back, left front and right front of the upper body are worked separately on smaller needles in a rib pattern. Finally the shoulders are joined and the piece is finished by adding buttons and blocking gently.
The flared hem of this top reminded michiyo of a heat shimmer or, in Japanese, a Kagerou.
Yarn:
The Fibre Co. Meadow (40% Merino wool, 25% baby llama, 20% silk, 15% linen, 498 m (545 yd) per 100 g hank) – 2–3 hanks.
Color:
The photos show the top in the shade Gentian Violet.
Sizes and measurements:
S (M, L, XL)
The given sizes are called S - XL and are recommended to fit a chest circumference of: 83 (92, 103, 113) cm and [32 ¾ (36 ¼, 40 ½, 44½ ) in]
Finished measurements: Garment chest circumference (at underarm): 90 (92, 102, 113) cm [35½ (36¼, 40, 44) in]
Recommended ease:
Designed with 0–7 cm (0–2.75 in) of positive ease at chest circumference.-
Kit contains:
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2–3 hanks of Meadow
Kit does not include:
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Kagerou Pattern available externally here.
Needles and notions required:
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2.75mm (US 2) needles
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4mm (US 6) circular needle in length needed to accommodate body circumference
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Stitch markers
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Stitch holders or waste yarn
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Darning needle
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3 x 15mm (5/8 in) buttons