While trolling for inspiration I found this really need little capsule collection for Fibre Co. Meadow by Japanese designer michiyo. I was really impressed, the designer clearly understands the fabric and makes the most of it’s natural lightness and drape. Meadow is a gorgeous yarn, a heavy lace-weight made with a very yummy blend of baby llama, silk, linen and merino wool. It’s great for layering pieces, light sweaters, and shaws and wraps.
Tsumuzikaze
Besides that fact that it’s a great combination of interesting, different and beautiful, I that this top looks really good on lots of people (see the finished projects HERE)! Tsumuzikaze is a Japanese word that means whirlwind, the design inspiration for this lovely pattern with an asymmetrical ‘whirling’ hem. This pullover is worked from the top down in the round. An eyelet pattern on the shoulders are worked as increases. The sleeves are worked separately, then in the round from the armhole. The lower edge is shaped with short rows.
Size
- To Fit Actual Bust Circumference up to: S 83(32¾), M 92(36¼), L 103(40½), XL 113(44½)
- Finished bust: 102 (110, 120, 146) cm 40 (43¼, 47¼, 57¼) in
- Finished Length: 62 (65.5, 70.5, 74) cm 24½ (25¾, 27¾, 29¼) in
- Finished Hem circumference: 76 (80, 88, 99) cm 30 (31½, 34¾, 39)in
Materials
- Fibre Co. Meadow: 2 (2, 2, 3) skeins, shown in Fennel, Indigo, Bellflower
- 3.5mm/US4 16″ to 24″ circular needles (for neck)
- 4mm/US6 – 24″ or 29″ circular needles
- 4mm/US6 double pointed needles
- stitch marker
- tapestry needle
- Pattern
Kagerou
When I first saw this project I didn’t realize that it was a vest! It’s like a cross between a tank and a vest … a Vank Top? A Test Top? Is it a waistcoat? Feel free to throw in your two cents! Whatever it’s called, it is worked from the bottom up; the fronts and back are worked together back and forth up to the armhole, then the yokes are worked separately. 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.
Size
- To Fit Actual Bust Circumference up to : S 83cm(32¾), M 92cm(36¼), L 103cm(40½), XL 113cm(44½)
- Finished Bust: 90 (92, 102, 113) cm or 35½ (36¼, 40, 44) in
- Finished Length (back): 70 (71, 73.5, 77) cm or 27½ (28, 29, 30¼) in
- Finished Shoulder width: 32 (33, 36, 38) cm or 12½ (13, 14¼, 15) in
- Finished Hem circumference: 142 (146, 162.5, 178.5) cm or 56 (57½, 64, 70¼) in
Materials
- Fibre Co. Meadow: 2 (2, 2, 3) skeins, shown in Gentian Violet & Pokeweed
- 2.75mm/US2 needles (straight or circular if you prefer)
- 4mm/US6 – 29″ or 36″ circular needles (to accommodate your body circumference)
- 15mm buttons: 3
- stitch markers
- stitch holder
- tapestry needle
- Pattern
Kinomi
Kinomi is a light top designed with minimal shaping and lots of flow. The pattern is written for two lengths; the shorter version is illustrated, whilst the longer version is designed to cover the hip. Kinomi is worked in pieces separately from the bottom up. The neck band is made in two pieces in a contrasting colour with the ends grafted and then sewn onto the body. Ribbing is added to the armholes and the piece is finishing with light steaming.
Size
- To Fit Actual Bust Circumference up to: S 83(32¾), M 92(36¼), L 103(40½), XL 113(44½)
- Finished bust: 115 (124, 133, 142.5) cm 45¼ (48¾, 52¼, 56) in
- Short length: 53.5 (54.5, 56, 57.5) cm 21 (21½, 22, 22½) in
- Long length: 71.5 (72, 76.5, 78) cm 28 (28¼, 30, 30¾) in
- Centre back neck to cuff: 35 (37, 39, 41.5) cm 13¾ (14½, 15¼, 16¼) in
- Hem circumference: 152.5 (163.5, 174.5, 185) cm 60 (64¼, 68¾, 72¾) in
Materials
- Short length: Fibre Co. Meadow, MC 2 skeins, CC 1 skein
- Long Length: Fibre Co. Meadow, MC 3 skeins, CC 1 skein
- 3.5mm/US4 – 29″ or 36″ circular needles (to accommodate your body circumference)
- 4mm/US6 – 29″ or 36″ circular needles (to accommodate your body circumference)
- 4.5mm/US7 – 29″ or 36″ circular needles (to accommodate your body circumference)
- cable needle
- stitch holder or scrap yarn
- stitch marker
- tapestry needle
- Pattern
Mori
Light and romantic, this cardigan is the perfect topper for sunny spring days and cool summer nights. It can be worn as a cardigan or a cape/shawl. This pattern is worked from the top down seamlessly and the lace is charted.
Size
- To Fit Actual Bust Circumference up to: S 83(32¾), M 92(36¼), L 103(40½), XL 113(44½)
- Finished bust: 99 (105, 116, 128) cm 39 (41¼, 45¾, 50½) in
- Finished Length: 44.5 (45.5, 47.5, 50) cm 17½ (18, 18¾, 19¾) in
- Finished Centre back neck to cuff: 70 (72, 74.5, 77) cm 27½ (28¼, 29¼, 30¼) in
- Finished Hem circumference: 155.5 (166, 182.5, 204) cm 61¼ (65¼, 71¾, 80¼) in
Materials
- Fibre Co. Meadow: 2 (3, 3, 3) skeins, shown in Alfalfa (top), Prairie (bottom)
- 3mm/US2.5 circular needle long enough for body circumference (32″-40″)
- 3.75mm/US5 circular needle long enough for body circumference (29″-36″)
- cable needle
- stitch holder or scrap yarn
- stitch marker
- tapestry needle
- Pattern
Rourou
Rourou is a Japanese word that means hazy light, the kind that filters through the leaves of trees on a sunny summer day. The front and back of Rourou are worked in pieces separately from the bottom up creating the sleeves at the same time with side increases.
Size
- To Fit Actual Bust Circumference up to: S 83(32¾), M 92(36¼), L 103(40½), XL 113(44½)
- Finished bust: 110 (120, 130, 140) cm 43¼ (47¼, 51¼, 55) in
- Length: 58.5 (60, 61.5, 62.5) cm 23 (23¾, 24¼, 24½) in
- Centre back neck to cuff: 38.5 (41, 43, 46) cm 15¼ (16¼, 17, 18¼) in
Materials
- Fibre Co. Meadow: 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins, shown in Ladyslipper (top), Queen Anne’s Lace (bottom)
- 3.5mm/US4 – 24″ circular needles (for neckline)
- 4mm/US6 – 29″ or 36″ circular needles (to accommodate your body circumference)
- stitch holder
- stitch marker
- tapestry needle
- Pattern
