Effervescent Pullover

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 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.

A special bonus recipe for the strawberry milk tea that inspired this sweater is included with your pattern purchase!

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.

Gauge

24 sts & 36 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette st in the round using Needle A, after blocking. 

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.

20 (20, 25, 25, 30, 30, 35, 35) yards or meters of Yarn A will be required for every cup size added in bust darts.

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.

Needles

Needle A (Main Fabric)

US 5 / 3.75 mm, or needle size required to obtain stockinette gauge, in the following lengths:

Circular needle 16”-32" / 40-80 cm

Needle B (Ribbing)

US 4 / 3.5 mm, or one size smaller than Needle A.

Circular needle 16”-32" / 40-80 cm

Needle C (Ruffle)

Suggested: US6 / 4.0 mm, or one needle size larger than Size A

Circular needle 16”-32" / 80-100 cm

Notions

Stitch markers (4, plus unique marker), scrap yarn, stitch holders, tapestry or darning needle.

Credits

Tech Editing and Grade: Jessica Schwab 

Grading Consultant: Jen Parroccini

Layout: Symphony Chau

Photos: Roy and Aimee Sher

Accessibility

Seated photos for length reference.

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