Cloud Blouse Knit Kit – PetiteKnit The Cloud Blouse is a light, airy top-down sweater with a funnel neck and relaxed silhouette. The back yoke is worked flat and shaped with German short rows, the shoulders and front yoke are worked separately and joined, then the body is worked in the round. Sleeve stitches are picked up and worked in the round. Kit includes African Expressions Hope in the quantity selected for your size Printed PetiteKnit Cloud Blouse pattern “Hand Made with Love” leather tag Needles and other notions are not included. Supplied yarn and substitution This kit uses African Expressions Hope (80% kid mohair, 20% polyamide; 212 m per 25 g) with two strands held together throughout. It substitutes directly for the pattern’s lace-weight silk-mohair options at the same meterage per 25 g. The metreage below is the combined total for both strands. Always swatch, as fibre and finishing can affect the finished fabric and yarn usage. Sizes and finished measurements Size To fit bust Finished bust Length XXS 75–80 cm 92 cm 51 cm XS 80–85 cm 96 cm 52 cm S 85–90 cm 102 cm 54 cm M 90–95 cm 106 cm 56 cm L 95–100 cm 112 cm 58 cm XL 100–110 cm 122 cm 60 cm 2XL 110–120 cm 130 cm 62 cm 3XL 120–130 cm 140 cm 64 cm 4XL 130–140 cm 150 cm 66 cm 5XL 140–150 cm 160 cm 68 cm The blouse is designed with approximately 12–15 cm of positive ease. Measure yourself before choosing a size and compare a favourite light sweater with the finished measurements. Yarn supplied Kit size African Expressions Hope XXS 1,484 m XS 1,696 m S / M / L 1,908 m XL 2,120 m 2XL / 3XL 2,332 m 4XL / 5XL 2,544 m Tension20 stitches × 31 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles after washing and blocking, with two strands held together. Needles and notions 4 mm circular needles: 40 cm, 60 cm and 80 or 100 cm 4 mm double-pointed needles, or a longer circular needle for magic loop Stitch markers Waste yarn or stitch holders Tapestry needle Needle sizes are unchanged from the original pattern and are a starting point. Use the size that gives the stated tension. CareHand wash gently in cool water with wool wash. Do not wring. Reshape and dry flat away from direct heat.Skill level and techniquesIntermediate. The blouse includes German short rows, picking up sleeve stitches, top-down yoke construction and knitting in the round.About this projectThis airy PetiteKnit blouse is worked top down with two strands of African Expressions Hope held together. You can also explore the Cloud Blouse knitting pattern separately.Frequently asked questionsIs this blouse beginner friendly?It's better for an intermediate knitter confident with German short rows, picking up stitches and knitting in the round.How many strands of yarn are used?Two strands of African Expressions Hope are held together throughout; the yarn totals in the size table account for both strands.Are needles included?No. You need 4 mm circular needles in several lengths, plus tools for sleeves and stitch holding.How do I choose my size?Compare finished bust measurements of 92–160 cm with your own measurements and allow approximately 12–15 cm of positive ease.Does the kit include the pattern?Yes. A printed PetiteKnit Cloud Blouse pattern is listed with the yarn and leather tag.
