Kagerou Kit

About Kagerou

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.

The inspiration for this five-piece collection designed by michiyo comes from what inspired the yarn itself— the world’s most beautiful meadows.

Hikari or ‘light’ in Japanese is a perfect name for the collection as it represents the lightness of the yarn and the lovely fabric it creates.

Kit contents:

• PDF of Kagerou knitting pattern by michiyo
• 2 [2: 2: 3] hanks of The Fibre Co. Meadow (40% Merino wool, 25% baby llama, 20% silk, 15% linen, 498 m (545 yd) per 100 g hank)
• Free Project Bag from The Fibre Co.

Colour:

The photos show the top in the shade Gentian Violet. Choose from any shade of Meadow as shown above.

Size:

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.

You will also need:

• 1 pair of 2.75mm (US 2) straight needles
• 4mm (US 6) circular needle in length needed to accommodate body circumference (or size to obtain gauge)
• 3 15mm buttons
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders or waste yarn
• Darning needle

Notes:

You can also purchase items in this kit separately: Kagerou knitting pattern, Meadow yarn and Project Bag from The Fibre Co.