Cumulus Blouse V-Neck Knit Kit
Cumulus Blouse V-Neck Knit Kit – PetiteKnit
Knit a light, elegant mohair sweater with a deep rounded V-neck and fine i-cord edges. This Wild & Woolly kit pairs the PetiteKnit Cumulus Blouse pattern with African Expressions Hope, held double for a soft, airy fabric with a gentle halo.
Why You’ll Love This Knit Kit
- Seamless top-down construction, with body and sleeve lengths easy to adjust
- Soft, light fabric made with two strands of kid mohair yarn
- Neat i-cord finishing at the neck, cuffs and hem
- Yarn is supplied in the quantity required for your selected size group
About the Pattern and Construction
The yoke is first worked back and forth while the rounded V-neck and raglan lines are shaped, then joined to work in the round. The body and sleeves are knitted in stocking stitch and all edges are finished with i-cord.
Skill Level
Intermediate – PetiteKnit 3 out of 5. You should be comfortable knitting flat and in the round, working raglan increases, separating sleeves and body, and finishing with i-cord.
Finished Measurements and Choosing a Size
The design is intended to have approximately 10–15 cm of positive ease. Measure around the fullest part of your upper body before choosing a size.
| Size | Recommended bust | Finished bust | Finished length |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 80–85 cm | 96 cm | 52 cm |
| S | 85–90 cm | 102 cm | 54 cm |
| M | 90–95 cm | 109 cm | 57 cm |
| L | 95–100 cm | 116 cm | 59 cm |
| XL | 100–110 cm | 126 cm | 60 cm |
| 2XL | 110–120 cm | 136 cm | 62 cm |
| 3XL | 120–130 cm | 140 cm | 64 cm |
| 4XL | 130–140 cm | 149 cm | 66 cm |
| 5XL | 140–150 cm | 156 cm | 68 cm |
Yarn Included and Yarn Requirements
This kit supplies African Expressions Hope: 80% kid mohair, 20% polyamide; lace weight / 2ply; 212 metres per 25 g ball. Hold two strands together throughout. Metre quantities below are totals across both strands.
| Size | Original pattern yarn* | Hope supplied in kit |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 1,272 metres | 1,484 metres |
| S | 1,484 metres | 1,484 metres |
| M | 1,696 metres | 1,696 metres |
| L | 1,696 metres | 1,696 metres |
| XL | 1,908 metres | 1,908 metres |
| 2XL | 1,908 metres | 1,908 metres |
| 3XL | 2,120 metres | 2,332 metres |
| 4XL | 2,120 metres | 2,332 metres |
| 5XL | 2,332 metres | 2,332 metres |
*Original metres use the pattern’s Tynn Silk Mohair option at 212 metres per 25 g. The pattern also lists equivalent thin mohair/silk yarns ranging from 210–225 metres per 25 g.
Tension
18 stitches × 26 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stocking stitch on 4.5 mm needles after blocking.
Needles and Notions
- 4.5 mm circular needles: 60 cm and 80 and/or 100 cm
- 4.5 mm double-pointed needles, or a long circular needle for magic loop
- Stitch markers and a spare cable, waste yarn or stitch holders
Needles are not included.
Your Kit Includes
- African Expressions Hope in your selected colour and the quantity required for your size group
- Printed PetiteKnit Cumulus Blouse pattern
- Stitch-holder cords
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
Care
African Expressions Hope is hand-wash only. Support the wet garment, reshape it carefully and dry flat.
Why We Love This Kit
The deep V-neck and refined i-cord edges make this a polished layering piece, while the double-stranded Hope mohair keeps it wonderfully light and warm.