Bloem by Jessica McDonald

Bloem

Knitting
August 2019
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
29 stitches and 43 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with larger needle, after wet blocking
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1768 - 3094 yards (1617 - 2829 m)
34½ (37, 39¼, 40¼, 42½, 44¼, 46½, 49, 51¾, 53, 55½)" [87.5 (94, 99.5, 102, 108, 112.5, 118, 124.5, 131.5, 134.5, 141) cm] bust circumference
English
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Finch loves color work. And Bloem is a sweet addition to our roster of round-yoke color work pullovers in Finch. An understated floral motif graces a classic silhouette in this piece. We love this pullover in Chanterelle and Maple—what will you pick?

Shown in size 37” / 94 cm on a 35” / 89 cm, 5’10” / 178 cm tall model (2” / 5 cm positive ease)

yarn
finch
7 (8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 13) skeins chanterelle (MC)
1 skein maple (CC)

needles
24” and 32” circulars in sizes US 1 and 3 / 2.25 and 3.25 mm

skills required
Long-tail and backward loop cast ons, German short rows, picking
up stitches (links provided); increasing, decreasing. Color work is charted only.