The Wase Vest is inspired by flowy fabrics found at outdoor summer festivals. It is a lightweight and versatile piece that could be worn many ways while enjoying the summer sun. The name Wase is a play on the word “ways”, but also means “a wisp or bundle of hay or straw”. Though it is called a vest, Wase can be worn in many ways - scarf, vest, shawl, or wrap! When worn as a garment, the sides of the vest are left to drape downward and sway in the wind, or they can be pinned up in front like a shawl for added coverage. The piece could be worn as a traditional scarf around the neck, one end pulled through an armhole, or draped over the shoulders like a shawl. The shape of the vest is unique, but easy to make and wear.

This garment is knit flat from one side to the other lengthwise. It features a lace pattern mixed with dropped stitches and garter borders. This stitch pattern is repeated throughout the entire piece. Two armholes are made with simple bind-off and cast-on methods. The shoulders are shaped with a few extra repeats of the stitch pattern for a good fit.

This design is part of The Sun and Fog Summer 2021 collection.

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SIZES AND FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
1 (2, 3, 4)
Refer to schematic (bottom photo)
A - Width (CO/BO Edge) - 15 (20, 25, 30)” / 38 (51, 63.5, 76) cm
B - Side Length - 16.5 (16.5, 18.5, 18.5)” / 42 (42, 47, 47) cm
C - Back (between armholes) - 13 (13, 15, 17)” / 33 (33, 38, 43) cm *
D - Shoulder Length - 2.75” / 7 cm all sizes *
E - Shoulder Width - 2.5 (3, 4, 5)” / 6 (7.5, 10, 13) cm
F - Armhole Circumference - 14.5 (16.75, 18.5, 20)” / 37 (42.5, 47, 51) cm
G - Back Length (from underarm) - 7 (10.5, 13.5, 17)” / 18 (26.5, 34, 43) cm
H - Total Length - 47.5 (47.5, 53.5, 55.5)” / 120.5 (120.5, 136, 141) cm

• Option to extend length in pattern instructions

YARN
Sport weight yarn: approximately 481 (642, 909, 1134) yds /
439 (587, 831, 1037) m
Yarn used in sample: Sincere Sheep Coastal (50% Shaniko American wool, 25% Belgian linen, 25% silk; sport weight; 205 yds / 187.5 m per 56.5 g skein)
Color: Mrs Fisher; 3 (4, 5, 6) skeins

NEEDLES
US 6 / 4 mm 32” / 80 cm or longer circular needle for working flat, or size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Waste yarn to hold stitches
Tapestry needle

CONTRIBUTORS
Thank you to Brooke and Sincere Sheep for their generous support!
Model: Marjorie Gelin Goodwin

Wase Vest is one of eight designs in The Sun and Fog Summer 2021 Collection - MEADOW
Meadow features knit and crochet designs from Northern California creators that showcase the aesthetics of summer meadows in fiber form. We’re honored to spotlight local designers and to be supported by small local businesses who offered yarn support for this collection.