Kagerou Pattern

The flared hem of this top reminded designer michiyo of a heat shimmer or, in Japanese, a 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 joining the shoulders to finish.

Yarn:

The Fibre Co. Meadow (40% Merino, 25% baby llama, 20% silk, 15% linen), 498m (545yd) per 100g hank) in Gentian Violet 2 [2: 2: 3] hanks.

Gauge:

22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm (4in) measured over st st using 4mm (US6) needles.

Sizes and measurements:

Actual bust: 90 (92, 102, 113) cm [35.5 (36.25, 40, 44) in]
Length (back): 70 (71, 73.5, 77) cm [27.5 (28, 29, 30.25) in]
Shoulder width: 32 (33, 36, 38) cm [12.5 (13, 14.25, 15) in]
Hem circumference: 142 (146, 162.5, 178.5) cm [56 (57.5, 64, 70.25) in]