PetiteKnit Cumulus Blouse O-neck pattern
PetiteKnit Cumulus Blouse O-neck pattern
The pattern for the PetiteKnit Cumulus Blouse O-neck is an A5-sized high-quality print magazine. The instructions are available in both English and Finnish versions .
The instruction uses Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn and Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive. Alternatively, the yarns can be replaced with Kremke Soul Wool's Silky Kid yarn.
The Cumulus Blouse O-neck is worked from the top down in stockinette stitch with two strands of thin mohair/silk yarn held together throughout. The design has a round neckline. All edges are finished with i-cord.
Size guide
The Cumulus Blouse O-neck is designed to have approx. 10-15 cm [4-6 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be approx. 10-15 cm [4-6 inches] larger in Circumference than your Bust measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a Bust Circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) ) 120-130 (130-140) 140-150 cm [31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 39½-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ (51¼-55) 55-59 inches ]. The measurements for the finished sweater can be found on the front page of the pattern. Measure yourself before starting your project, to determine which size will fit you best. For example, if you measure 90 cm [35½ inches] around your Bust (or around the widest part of your upper body) you should knit a size S. A size S sweater has a Bust Circumference of 102 cm [40¼ inches] which in the given example would give you 12 cm [4¾ inches] of positive ease.
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
Bust circumference: 96 (102) 109 (116) 126 (136) 140 (149) 156 cm [37¾ (40¼) 43 (45¾) 49½ (53½) 55 (58¾) 61½ inches]
Length: 52 (54) 57 (59) 60 (62) 64 (66) 68 cm [20½ (21¼) 22½ (23¼) 23½ (24½) 25¼ (26) 26¾ inches]
Gauge: 18 sts x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette Stitch on 4.5 mm [US7] needles after blocking
Needles: Circular needles: 4.5 mm [US7] / 60 and 80 and/or 100 cm [24 and 32 and/or 40 inches], 4 mm [US6] / 60 cm [24 inches]; Double-pointed needles: 4.5 mm [US7]
Materials: 150-175 (175) 200 (200) 225 (225) 250 (250) 275 g Brushed Lace by Mohair by Canard (25 g = 210 m [230 yds]) or Silk Mohair by Isager Yarn (25 g = 212 m [232 yds]) or Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn (25 g = 212 m [232 yds]) or Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive (25 g = 225 m [246 yds]) or Tilia by Filcolana (25 g = 210 m [230 yds]). Note: Two strands of yarn are held together throughout. The given yardage amounts are the total yardage needed.
Difficulty : ★ ★ ★ (3 out of 5)