“Valo”, meaning “light” in Finnish, inspires Rui Yamamuro’s stunning vest. This design captures the beauty of light and shadow that enrich our daily lives, drawing influence from the Japanese garden style of Kare Sansui, which artfully replicates nature in a compact space. With its modern design, this versatile vest can be layered and worn throughout the seasons.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10)

Recommended ease: 6–9.75” / 15–25 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 37.25 (39.5, 41.5, 43.5, 47.75, 52) (56, 60.5, 64.5, 70)“ / 94.5 (100, 105.5, 110.5, 121.5, 132) (142.5, 153.5, 164, 177.5) cm.

Armhole Depth: 14 (14.25, 14.5, 15, 15.25, 16.5) (17, 17.75, 18.25, 19)“ / 35.5 (36, 36.5, 38, 39, 42) (43, 45, 46, 48) cm

Length from Underarm: 8.75 (8.75, 8.75, 9.25, 10, 10.5) (11, 11.5, 11.75, 12.5)“ / 22 (22, 22, 23.5, 25.5, 26.5) (27.75, 29, 30, 32) cm.

Back Width: 18.75 (20, 20.75, 21.75, 24, 26.25) (28.25, 30.25, 32.5, 35.5)“ / 47.5 (50.5, 53, 55.5, 61, 66.5) (71.5, 77, 82.5, 90.5) cm.

Single Front Width (including 1.75” / 4.5 cm Double-Knitted Band): 9.5 (9.75, 10.5, 11, 12, 13) (14.25, 15.25, 16.25, 17.25)“ / 24 (25, 26.5, 28, 30.5, 33) (36, 38.5, 41, 44) cm.

Total Length (excl. Collar): 22.5 (22.75, 23, 24, 25.5, 27) (28, 29.25, 30, 31.75)” / 57.5 (58, 58.5, 61, 64.5, 68.5) (71, 74, 76, 80.5) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Tynd by Woolfolk (100% Ovis 21 Ultimate Merino®, 223 yds / 204 m – 50 g), 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 8) (8, 9, 10, 10) skeins in the colourway 00.

Or approx. 1235 (1305, 1355, 1425, 1560, 1630) (1745, 1950, 2095, 2230) yds / 1130 (1195, 1240, 1305, 1425, 1490) (1595, 1785, 1915, 2040) m of fingering-weight yarn.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Merino by Knitting for Olive or Albertine by De Rerum Natura.

Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm 32–47” / 80–120 cm circular needles, US 1 / 2.25 mm 32–47” / 80–120 cm circular needles, US 4 / 3.5 mm DPNs for the i-cord belt (if choosing this option).

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn.

GAUGE
30 sts x 36 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in 1 x 1 Rib, 2 x 2 and 3 x 1 Rib Patt, after blocking.