Cumulus Blouse Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Cumulus Blouse Knitting Pattern – PetiteKnit
An airy top-down raglan blouse with a V-neck and narrow i-cord edges. Knitted with two strands of silk mohair.
English printed knitting pattern. You receive the pattern booklet by post. Yarn, needles, accessories and the finished item are not included.
Pattern details
Difficulty: 3/5 on PetiteKnit's scale. Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL.
Size and fit
Designed for around 10–15 cm of positive ease. Compare your measurements with the finished measurements below. All measurements are in centimetres.
| Size | Finished chest/bust (cm) | Finished length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 96 | 52 |
| S | 102 | 54 |
| M | 109 | 57 |
| L | 116 | 59 |
| XL | 126 | 60 |
| 2XL | 136 | 62 |
| 3XL | 140 | 64 |
| 4XL | 149 | 66 |
| 5XL | 156 | 68 |
Gauge, needles and accessories
Gauge: 18 stitches × 26 rows in stocking stitch on 4.5 mm needles, after blocking = 10 × 10 cm. Wash and block a swatch before starting, and adjust needle size to achieve the pattern gauge.
Needles: 4.5 mm circular needles (60, 80 and/or 100 cm); 4.5 mm double-pointed needles.
Recommended yarn stocked at Wild & Woolly
Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair held double (two strands of the same yarn).
| Size | Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair (metres) |
|---|---|
| XS | 1272 m |
| S | 1484 m |
| M | 1696 m |
| L | 1696 m |
| XL | 1908 m |
| 2XL | 1908 m |
| 3XL | 2120 m |
| 4XL | 2120 m |
| 5XL | 2332 m |
Quantities are converted from the designer's stated amounts using Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair: 212 m per 25 g and rounded up to whole metres. The table is the total for both strands: do not double it again. Buy enough complete balls for your size and allow extra for swatching or changes in length.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Cumulus Blouse neckline differ from the O-neck version?
This Cumulus Blouse has a deep, rounded V-neck. The O-neck version is a separate pattern with a round neckline.
Are Cumulus Blouse edges finished with ribbing?
No. The neck, sleeve and body edges are finished with i-cord. The fabric is worked with two strands of fine mohair/silk yarn held together.