Baeja is a traditional Korean vest worn over Jeogori of Hanbok. It dates back to Three Kingdoms Period and has been worn since then.
Throughout history there was a time when Baeja became less popular because of the costumes newly introduced from the West. But at the end of 20C it regained its popularity and is still worn today.
Tartan patterns are about celebrating Scottish identity and tradition, yet they are vastly loved in fashion world at the same time.
“Tartan Baeja” is a reinterpretation of traditional Baeja in modern ways.

Tartan Baeja is worked from the top down. The body is worked in the round then the armholes and the front opening is created by steeking.

This pattern is charted and includes written instructions and detailed tutorial photos.

• Skill level: intermediate
Recommended for knitters experienced with stranded colorwork and finishing more than one (top-down) garment.
The design includes three-color colorwork.
In order to manage the strands, two-handed knitting is suggested.

• Sizes available : XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL,5XL (9 sizes)

Measurements (cm)
• Bust : 70 (84.5) 97 (112.5) 126 (140) 154 (168) 178.5
• Length : 33 (35) 37 (37) 38.5 (40) 41.5 (43) 44

Yarn Amount
• gram : 272, (298), 335, (387), 445, (518), 590, (675), 760
• Meter : 815, (894), 1005, (1160), 1334, (1553), 1770, (2025), 2279

Materials:
• Yarn (for the sample shown in size M)
Fonty - Mongolia3 (Sport)
MC : Cool Red 003 - 140g 420m
CC1 : Dark Brown 012 - 90g 270m
CC2 : Gray Brown 005 - 60g 180m
CC3 : Ocean Blue 036 - 30g 90m
CC4 : Yellow Mustard 024 - 14g 42m

ITO Sensai 5 strands held together 26g 312m (sport yarn single strand 62m)

•Needle size : 4mm
You can change needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

•Gauge:
26 sts x30 rows = 10cm in pattern swatch, after washing & blocking