These light, airy sweaters have just the right amount of warmth for unpredictable (and often rainy) early spring weather.
Cloud Blouse
Construction
The Cloud Blouse is worked from the top down. First the back yoke is worked flat back and forth while short rows hare worked to shape the shoulders. Then, each shoulder is worked separately, back and forth and with short rows. The shoulders are then joined to form the front yoke. The front and back yoke are joined at the underarms to form the body, which is worked in the round on a circular needle. The sleeves are worked from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the armhole openings. The sleeves are worked in the round. At the end, the stockinette stitch funnel neckline is worked from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the neck opening.
Materials
- Drops Kid-Silk (2 strands held together): 7(8, 8 to 9, 9, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12) balls
- 4mm/US6 double pointed needles (or 12″ circular for sleeves)
- 4mm/US6 – 24″ circular needles
- 4mm/US6 – and 32″ or 40″ circular needles
- stitch markers
- Pattern
Size guide
The Cloud Blouse is designed to have approx. 12-15 cm [4¾-6 inches] of positive ease. The sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) are designed to fit a bust circumference of 75-80 (80-85) 85-90 (90-95) 95-100 (100-110) 110-120 (120-130) 130-140 (140-150) cm [29½-31½ (31½-33½) 33½-35½ (35½-37½) 37½-39½ (39½-43¼) 43¼-47¼ (47¼-51¼) 51¼-55 (55-59) inches].
- Sizes: XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
- Finished Bust circumference: 92 (96) 102 (106) 112 (122) 130 (140) 150 (160) cm OR [36¼ (37¾) 40¼ (41¾) 44 (48) 51¼ (55) 59 (63) inches]
Cumulus Blouse
Construction
The Cumulus Blouse is worked from the top down in stockinette stitch with two strands of thin mohair/silk yarn held together throughout. The design has a deep rounded V-neck. All edges are finished with i-cord.
Yarn Options
You’ve got 3 great yarn options for this top, all a light and fluffy. The pattern is designed with two strands of kid-mohair held together (Drops Kid-Silk), but you can also substitute a single strand of Drops Brushed Alpaca & Silk, or Drops Air for an even softer texture.
- Drops Kid-Silk (2 strands held together): 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11) balls
- Drops Brushed Alpaca & Silk (1 strand): 5(6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) balls
- Drops Air (1 strand): 5(5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 7, 8) balls
Size guide
The Cumulus Blouse is designed to have approx. 10-15 cm [4-6 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be approx. 10-15 cm [4-6 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) 140-150 cm [31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 39½-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ (51¼-55) 55-59 inches].
- Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
- Finished Bust circumference: 96 (102) 109 (116) 126 (136) 140 (149) 156 cm or [37¾ (40¼) 43 (45¾) 49½ (53½) 55 (58¾) 61½ inches]
Cumulus Blouse O-Neck
Construction
The Cumulus Blouse O-neck is worked from the top down in stockinette stitch with two strands of thin mohair/silk yarn held together throughout. The design has a round neckline. All edges are finished with i-cord.
Yarn Options
You’ve got 3 great yarn options for this top, all a light and fluffy. The pattern is designed with two strands of kid-mohair held together (Drops Kid-Silk), but you can also substitute a single strand of Drops Brushed Alpaca & Silk, or Drops Air for an even softer texture.
- Drops Kid-Silk (2 strands held together): 6 to 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11) balls
- Drops Brushed Alpaca & Silk (1 strand): 5 to 6(6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 9)
- Drops Air (1 strand): 5(5,5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) balls
Size guide
The Cumulus Blouse O-neck is designed to have approx. 10-15 cm [4-6 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be approx. 10-15 cm [4-6 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) 140-150 cm [31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 39½-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ (51¼-55) 55-59 inches].
- Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
- Bust circumference: 96 (102) 109 (116) 126 (136) 140 (149) 156 cm [37¾ (40¼) 43 (45¾) 49½ (53½) 55 (58¾) 61½ inches]
