Alpine Bloom by Caitlin Hunter is a light summer tee knit from the top down featuring a sweet lace neckline and sleeves and a Scandinavian- inspired floral colorwork yoke. Short rows are worked at the back neck for an improved fit. The lace sleeves are knitted separately and grafted on. Instructions are given for lengthening the body as desired and for simple ribbed sleeve cuffs if you'd prefer not to graft the sleeves on.
I chose to knit mine using the gorgeous Merino Linen yarns from cowgirlblues and combined a solid with a variegated. I was drawn to the greens and blues in the Celine Dion colorway for my contrast and used Natural for my main color. The team at cowgirlblues knit their piece using blue tones, specifically Cher for the contrast color and Cape Storm for the main color. This kit includes the yarn and the pattern to create your own Alpine Bloom tee.
SIZE GUIDE
Measurements given are for the finished garment. This sweater is designed to fit with 2-8” [5-20.5 cm] of positive ease at the bust. See schematic on page 8 for full fit details. 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) {7, 8, 9} Bust circumference: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56) {60, 64, 68}” [91.5 (101.5, 112, 124, 132, 142.5) {152.5, 162.5, 173} cm]
The sample shown in Celine Dion + Natural is size 3 and the one shown in Cher + Cape Storm is size 4.
MATERIALS
This kit includes the pattern and the appropriate amount of yarn for your size.
NEEDLES
Note that needle sizes are suggested only. You may need to use a different size to achieve gauge. Ribbing: US 3 [3.25 mm] Main: US 4 [3.5 mm]
GAUGE
24 sts and 32 rounds = 4"[10 cm] in colorwork and stockinette on main needles after blocking
Note- You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, in the round. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring.
PRICING NOTES
The price of the yarn kit is calculated based on the amount of yarn included, which is the amount we have calculated according to the pattern measurements. If you are struggling to complete the sweater with the yarn provided, please contact the shop to figure out the best accommodations.
