Vakka

Individual pattern is coming out July 24, 2025! The name of this vest is Finnish and means a wooden or woven basket or container. Susanna Kaartinen was inspired by the geometric pattern in these baskets that are woven from birch bark. The contrast between the geometric pattern and a rustic yarn is interesting. Susanna intentionally opted for a more rustic look, with softer less defined lines and textures. This creates a vest with subtle visual interest, making it a versatile wardrobe staple.  SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10) **Recommended ease:** 2–6" / 5–15 cm of positive ease. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS **Chest Circumference:** 32.75 (36.5, 40.75, 44.25) (48.5, 52.25, 56.5) (60, 64.25, 68)" / 83.5 (92.5, 103.5, 112.5) (123.5, 132.5, 143.5) (152.5, 163.5, 172.5) cm. **Shoulder Width:** 14.25 (14.25, 15, 15.75) (16.25, 16.5,17.25) (17.5, 19, 19)" / 36.5 (36.5, 38, 40) (41, 42, 43.5) (44.5, 48, 48) cm. **Body Length (from hem to Top of Shoulder):** 20 (20.75, 21.75, 22.75) (22.75, 22.75, 23.5) (23.5, 24.5, 24.5)" / 51 (53, 55.5, 57.5) (57.5, 57.5, 59.5) (59.5, 62, 62) cm. **Length from Underarm to Shoulder (with ribbing):** 7.5 (7.5, 8.5, 9.25) (9.25, 10, 10) (10.75, 11, 11)" / 19 (19, 21.5, 23.5) (23.5, 25.5, 25.5) (27.5, 28, 28) cm. MATERIALS **Yarn:** La Bella 8 ply by Great Ocean Road Woollen Mill (90% merino, 10% alpaca),200 m / 219 yds – 100 g), 3 (3, 4, 4) (4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6) skeins in the colourway Light Grey. Or 490 (550, 635, 705) (760, 800, 890) (930, 1045, 1085) yds / 450 (505, 580, 645) (695, 730, 815) (850, 955, 990) m of DK/Worsted-weight yarn with similar fibre content. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Räsy by Jalovilla, Gilliatt by De Rerum Natura and Tukuwool DK. **Needles:** Size A (Ribbed edgings around neck and arm openings): US 6 / 4 mm circular needles. Size B (Body and hem): US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles. **Notions:** Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn. GAUGE 18 sts x 28 rows to 4" / 10 cm on US 7 / 4.5 mm needles in Basketweave Patt, measured after blocking from relaxed fabric.