Effervescent by Aimee Sher

Effervescent

Knitting
February 2022
both are used in this pattern
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in over St st in the round using 3.75mm needles, after blocking.
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1067 - 2209 yards (976 - 2020 m)
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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Inspired by the savory whipped cream cheese toppings of Southern California bubble tea drinks in the region that Aimee grew up in, this pullover features delightful tea leaves and yarnover ‘boba’ pearls in the lace yoke, a boxy cropped body, ¾ length sleeves, all topped with a frothy, light-as-air mohair creamy ruffle.

Knit bottom up in the round, then joined to continue working the yoke in the round. The yoke is shaped using the wedge pattern chart. Short Row shaping lifts the neckline in the back, before the neckline is worked in ribbing and bound off.

The individually published version of the pattern has optional bust darts covering up to 5” additional to the base pattern.

The pattern is intended to be cropped just past the belly button. The sleeves should fall just past the elbow as well. There are points in the pattern marked as ideal points to lengthen these measurements to create a longer body or sleeves. If the intended wearer is taller, they may have to lengthen the body and sleeves.

For a preview of the pattern, download the specs & schematics PDF here.

Sizes
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) with finished full bust circumferences of 36.25 (40, 44.25, 48.75, 52, 56, 60, 64)” / 92 (101.5, 112.5, 124, 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5) cm.

To fit actual upper bust body measurements of 31 (34.25, 37.5, 40.75, 44, 47.25, 50.5, 53.75)” / 78.5 (87, 95.5, 103.5, 112, 120, 128.5, 136.5) cm.

Designed to be worn with up to 4-8” / 10-20 cm of positive ease on the full bust measurements of 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58)” / 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5) cm

Choose a size based on the upper bust measurement, and 1” / 2.5 cm or more of positive ease on the finished bust circumference on the full bust. If the intended wearer’s full bust measurement has less than 4” / 10 cm of positive ease, they may benefit from optional bust darts.

If knitting bust darts, 20 (20, 25, 25, 30, 30, 35, 35) yards or meters will be required for every size added.

Yarn Selection + Yardage

Yarn A
3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins of The Wandering Flock Fingering Singles (Fingering; 100% superwash merino; 366 meters / 400 yards per 100g ball/skein) in the colorway Rainbow Sorbet;

OR approx 850 (925, 1050, 1175, 1275, 1450, 1550, 1750) yards / 775 (850, 950, 1050, 1150, 1300, 1425, 1600) meters of fingering weight yarn.

If knitting bust darts, 20 (20, 25, 25, 30, 30, 35, 35) yards or meters will be required for every size added. 

Yarn B
1 skein of The Wandering Flock Mohair
(Laceweight; 72% Kid Mohair, 28% silk; 420m / 459 yds per 50g skein) in the colorway Rainbow Sorbet.
OR approx 120 (135, 140, 175, 185, 205, 250, 270) yards / 110 (125, 130, 160, 170, 190, 225, 250) meters of a fluffy lace weight yarn.

Gauge: 24 sts & 36 rows = 10cm / 4” over St st in the round using 3.75mm needles, after blocking.

Needles: 3.75mm / US 5 circular needles, 40cm / 16” length and 60cm / 24” length and 80cm / 32” length and needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round
3.5mm / US 4 circular needles, 40cm / 16” length and 80cm / 32” length and needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round
4mm / US 6 circular needles, 80-100cm / 32-40” length Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions: 4 stitch markers (including one unique for beg of round), scrap yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle.

Notes: Effervescent is worked from the bottom up. Body and sleeves are worked in the round, then joined to continue working the yoke in the round. The yoke is shaped using the wedge pattern chart. Short row shaping lifts the neckline in the back, before the neckline is worked in ribbing and cast off. Effervescent is intended to be cropped, with the hem sitting just below the belly button. The sleeves should fall just past the elbow. Points at which the body or sleeves may be lengthened are indicated in the pattern. Skip rounds 33-34 of the chart if no ruffle is desired.

  • The main pattern file has tagged header structure for screenreader users.
  • The low vision file has 22 pt font, black text on white background, no italics, and bolded font for emphasis only throughout.
  • All images in the pattern have alt text.
  • All charted instructions come with written alternatives.

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