Cumulus Top Knit Kit
Cumulus Top Knit Kit – PetiteKnit
Knit a light, fitted summer top with a V-neck at the front and back, fine i-cord straps and a neat folded hem. This Wild & Woolly kit pairs the PetiteKnit Cumulus Top pattern with breathable Amano Chaski for a smooth fabric with lovely drape.
Why You’ll Love This Knit Kit
- Top-down construction with a seamless body
- Soft, breathable merino, cotton and linen blend
- Clean i-cord edges and straps
- Yarn is supplied in the quantity required for your selected size group
About the Pattern and Construction
Four triangles are worked from the top down to shape the V-neck at the front and back, then joined for the body, which is worked in the round. A folded hem finishes the body. I-cord edges continue into the straps, which are joined at the shoulders with Kitchener stitch.
Skill Level
Intermediate – PetiteKnit 3 out of 5. You should be comfortable working increases, knitting flat and in the round, picking up stitches, knitting i-cord and using Kitchener stitch.
Finished Measurements and Choosing a Size
The Cumulus Top is designed with approximately 6 cm of negative 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 | 80 cm | 50 cm |
| S | 85–90 cm | 84 cm | 52 cm |
| M | 90–95 cm | 89 cm | 54 cm |
| L | 95–100 cm | 94 cm | 56 cm |
| XL | 100–110 cm | 103 cm | 58 cm |
| 2XL | 110–120 cm | 112 cm | 59 cm |
| 3XL | 120–130 cm | 124 cm | 61 cm |
Yarn Included and Yarn Requirements
This kit supplies Amano Chaski: 60% superwash merino wool, 30% pima cotton and 10% linen; 4ply / fingering; 350 metres per 100 g hank. Work with one strand throughout.
| Size | Original Pure Silk | Original Tynn Line | Chaski supplied in kit |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 500 metres | 440 metres | 700 metres |
| S | 500–750 metres | 440–660 metres | 700 metres |
| M | 750 metres | 660 metres | 700 metres |
| L | 750 metres | 660 metres | 700 metres |
| XL | 1,000 metres | 880 metres | 1,050 metres |
| 2XL | 1,000 metres | 880 metres | 1,050 metres |
| 3XL | 1,250 metres | 1,100 metres | 1,400 metres |
The original pattern lists Pure Silk by Knitting for Olive at 250 metres per 50 g or Tynn Line by Sandnes Garn at 220 metres per 50 g. These original options are shown separately from the Chaski supplied in this kit.
Tension
28 stitches × 40 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stocking stitch on 3 mm needles.
Needles and Notions
- 3 mm circular needle: 80 or 100 cm
- 2.5 mm circular needles: 60 and 80 cm
- Tapestry needle for Kitchener stitch and sewing the folded hem
Needles and tapestry needle are not included.
Your Kit Includes
- Amano Chaski in your selected colour and the quantity required for your size group
- Printed PetiteKnit Cumulus Top pattern
- Hand Made with Love tag
- Stitch-holder cords
Care
Wash Amano Chaski on a gentle machine cycle, then reshape and dry flat.
Why We Love This Kit
Chaski gives this elegant summer top softness, breathability and subtle texture, while the i-cord straps and folded hem keep the finish beautifully clean.