Name: Ocean Blooms Sweater Kit
Brand: The Fibre Co.
SKU: K-AC2060-1
Availability: InStock

Description

The Ocean Blooms Sweater is the epitome of elegant simplicity combined with subtle coastal inspiration. With its relaxed fit, dropped shoulders, wide neckline, and three-quarter-length sleeves, this top-down knit has the right amount of technique to challenge the adventurous beginner while offering advanced knitters a relaxing experience. Designed in The Fibre Co.’s Acadia, a luxurious blend of Merino, baby alpaca and silk noil, the sweater has a graceful drape and soft texture that feels exquisite against the skin.

Inspired by the wild beauty of coastal landscapes, the designer includes an option to embellish the sweater with embroidery depicting a flower reminiscent of the plumeria that thrives along the Hawaiian coastlines. Alternatively, those favoring a minimalist aesthetic can opt for the sweater’s understated elegance without embroidery.

* Please note: the yarn for the embroidery is not included in this kit. You may use any medium-weight yarn for the embroidery. The pattern recommends using 2 hanks of contrasting shades of Cirro, which you can purchase separately here.

Yarn:

For the sweater:
The Fibre Co. Acadia (60% Merino wool, 20% baby alpaca, 20% silk, 133 m (145 yd) per 50 g hank) in shade Egret or Granite – 9 [9: 10: 10: 11: 12: 13: 14: 14] hanks.

For the embroidery, the sample used the following, which is not included in the kit:
The Fibre Co. Cirro (40% Suri alpaca, 40% organic cotton, 20% Merino wool, 225 m (246 yd) per 50 g hank) in shades Uranus (A) – 1 hank and Pink Planet (B) – 1 hank. (Purchase 2 hanks of Cirro separately here).

Colors:

For the sweater:
Photographs show the sweater with the embroidery in the shade Egret, and the sweater without the embroidery in the shade Granite.

For the embroidery:
Photographs show the embroidery in the shades Uranus (A) and Pink Planet (B). As the embroidery is optional, you can purchase the yarn for this separately here.

Sizes and measurements:

1 [2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9]
The given sizes are called Sizes 1-9 and are recommended to fit a chest circumference of: 76-81 [86-91: 97-102: 107-112: 117-122: 127-132: 137-142: 147-152: 157-162] cm (30-32 [34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48: 50-52: 54-56: 58-60: 62-64] in)

Finished chest circumference (at underarm): 111 [120: 129: 138: 147.5: 156.5: 165.5: 174.5: 183.5] cm (44.25 [48: 51.75: 55.25: 59: 62.5: 66.25: 69.75: 73.5] in)
Finished length (from shoulder to hem): 56.5 [56.5: 57.5: 57.5: 58.5: 59.5: 60.5: 61.5: 62.5] cm (22 [22: 22.5: 22.5: 23: 23.5: 23.75: 24: 24.5] in)

Photographs show the sweater with the embroidery knit in Size 4 on a model with a chest circumference of 86 cm (34 in). Photographs of the sweater without the embroidery is knit in Size 3 on a model with a chest circumference of 82 cm (32 in).

Notes:

This advanced beginner pattern includes written instructions, a schematic, and a chart for an optional embroidery flower motif.

Kit contains:

PDF of Ocean Blooms Sweater Pattern
9–14 hanks of Acadia

Needles and notions required:

3.5mm (US 4) circular needle in length smaller than finished chest circumference*
3.5mm (US 4) 40 cm (16 in) circular needle
4.5mm (US 7) circular needle in length smaller than finished chest circumference*
4.5mm (US 7) 40 cm (16 in) circular needle
4.5mm (US 7) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
Stitch markers, including 2 removable
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Darning needle
Embroidery thread in a contrasting color (optional)
* Please note: the designer recommends using an 80 cm (32 in) length circular needle for picking up the stitches for the sleeves and neckband and then switching to smaller needles to work these pieces. These needles are optional, but may make it easier for you to pick up and knit all the stitches necessary.