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.
Skill level and techniques
Intermediate. The V-neck and raglan yoke are shaped back and forth, then the body and sleeves are knitted in the round and finished with i-cord.
About this project
This lightweight mohair blouse uses two strands of African Expressions Hope held together. Explore the PetiteKnit Cumulus Blouse pattern separately.
Frequently asked questions
Is the blouse knitted top down?
Yes. Work the V-neck and raglan yoke first, then the body and sleeves in the round.
Is the kit suitable for a beginner?
It's an intermediate project involving raglan increases, knitting in the round and i-cord finishing.
How many strands do I work together?
Two strands of African Expressions Hope are held together throughout. The size table gives the combined metreage.
Are needles and notions included?
Needles are not included. The kit lists stitch-holder cords, a tapestry needle and stitch markers.
How should I choose the size?
Use the finished bust measurements in the table and allow approximately 10–15 cm positive ease.