Wave Vest Pattern Channels Hokusai Wave in €7 Knit Design
Source: rowsknitwear.com
TL;DR
- ROWS Knitwear releases Wave Vest knitting pattern inspired by Hokusai's Great Wave.
- Pattern priced at €7.00, covers 8 sizes XS to 4X for chests 71-147cm.
- Intermediate level, bottom-up circular knit with two-tone graphic stripe stitch.
The story at a glance
ROWS Knitwear offers the Wave Vest digital knitting pattern, a two-tone graphic vest knitted circularly from the bottom up. It draws from Hokusai's The Great Wave print for a striking looped stripe design suitable for year-round layering. The €7.00 PDF pattern targets intermediate knitters seeking wearable wardrobe staples.
Key moments & milestones
- Pattern celebrates Hokusai's The Great Wave with graphic stitch motif.
- Designed for circular knitting from bottom up in garter rib and looped stripe.
- Released as digital PDF download for €7.00 on ROWS Knitwear site.
Signature highlights
- 8 sizes: XS to 4X, fitting chests 71-147cm (76.5-152.5cm actual).
- Yarn: DK weight; Colour A 314-672m, Colour B 286-638m across sizes.
- Sample yarns: 3-6 balls UK Alpaca Superfine Alpaca DK (Colour A), 2-3 balls By Laxtons Sheepsoft DK (Colour B).
- Alternatives: Sandnes Garn Double Sunday, Drops Karisma, Lang Yarns Merino 120.
- Needles: 4.5mm/US7 (80cm/50cm circular), 5mm/US8 (80cm circular).
- Techniques: long-tail cast-on, knit/purl, slip stitches, decreases, picking up stitches, charts, invisible seam.
Key quotes
- "The Wave Vest celebrates the Hokusai print; The Great Wave. Featuring a striking two-tone graphic stitch, it's easy to wear and perfect for layering all year round."
Why it matters
Digital patterns like this expand access to designer garments for home knitters worldwide. Readers gain an intermediate project yielding a versatile vest in custom sizes and yarns. Watch for ROWS Knitwear expansions in graphic knit designs.