Nordic Bloom is a bottom-up, oversized layering piece that features gorgeous stranded colourwork. The pattern is inspired by the bold floral motifs common in Scandinavian design and the fit is intended to be modern and comfortable for all.

Colour Options

The Fibre Company Cumbria

Kit 1 - Calluna (MC) and Buttermere (CC)

Kit 2 - Eden Valley (MC) and Fair Hill (CC)

Kit 3 - Nutkin (MC) and Scafell Pike (CC)

Kit 4 - High Cup Wines (MC) and White Heather (CC)

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8)

Recommended ease: 6–10” / 15.5–25.5 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 37.25 (42.25, 47.25, 52.25, 57.25) (62.25, 67.25, 72.25)“ / 94.5 (107.5, 120, 132.5, 145.5) (158, 171, 183.5) cm.

Armhole Circumference (Vest): 10 (11.25, 12, 13.5, 14.5) (15.75, 16.5, 17)“ / 25 (28, 30, 33, 36) (39, 41, 42) cm.

Body Length (from Underarm to Bottom Edge): 11” / 28 cm.

MATERIALS 

MC: 423 (483, 538, 593, 652) (707, 766, 821) yds / 330 (375, 420, 465, 510) (552, 596, 641) m.
CC: 180 (206, 229, 252, 278) (301, 326, 350) yds / 164 (188, 209, 231, 254) (275, 298, 320) m.

Needles: US 6 / 4 mm and US 9 / 5.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles and an extra US 6 / 4 mm needle (for the Tubular BO).

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, buttons (3 x 30 mm).

GAUGE
16 sts x 20 rnds/rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 9 / 5.5 mm needles in colourwork patt and St St, after blocking.

20 sts x 26 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 7 / 4.5 mm in rib, after blocking.

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