Description

Overview of the project:

Bloom is knitted from the top down, starting at the shoulder seams. The upper back and neckline are shaped using short rows. Stitches are then picked up from the other side of the shoulder seam to shape the front and neckline before the body is joined and continued in the round. Sleeve stitches are picked up directly from the armholes and worked in the round. The sleeves, hem, and neckline are finished with a simple and beautiful i-cord edge.

Difficulty level: The pattern is perfect for a knitter who knows basic knitting techniques

Sizes: 1(2)3(4)5(6)7(8) – see measurements below

Recommended ease:  10–20 cm / 4–8” of positive ease

Measurements: 
Bust circumference: approx. 94(106)114(123)133(142)151(160) cm / 37(41.75)50(48.5)52.5(60)59.5(63)“

Length from shoulder to hem: approx. 56–60 cm / 22–24”  – this can be altered 

Armhole circumference: approx. 32(34)36(40)42(44)50(52) cm / 12.5(13.5)14.25(15.75)16.5(17.25)19.75(20.5)”

Yarn:   

You need approx. 1200(1400)1500(1600)1900(2100)2400(2500) m / 1400(1500)1600(1800)2000(2300)2600(2800) yds of lace weight silk mohair (2 strands held together, total usage calculated here).

Option 1 (sample knit):

Säie wool Silk Mohair (64% kid mohair, 36 % silk, 420 m / 460 yds, 50 g) in colorway Barely Bloomed: 3(4)4(4)5(5)6(6) skeins 

Option 2:

Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair: 6(7)8(8)9(10)11(12) balls

Option 3:

Isager Silk Mohair: 6(7)8(8)9(10)11(12) balls

Needles: 

• 4 mm / US 6 : 40 cm / 16” and 60 cm / 24” or 80 cm / 32” circular needles 
• 5 mm / US 8: 40 cm / 16” and 60 cm / 24” or 80 cm / 32” circular needles 

Other materials: Removable stitch markers, 2 safety pins, tapestry needle.

Gauge: 

18 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4″ in stockinette stitch with 5 mm / US 8 needles (after blocking).