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Whispering Breeze

Kit (pattern and yarn) with Cheeky Merino Joy
Level of difficulty: medium
Pattern (PDF) and softest organic Merino yarn
Size
Sizes XS, S Sizes M1, M2, L1 Size L2 Sizes L3, L4, L5

Level of difficulty: medium

Whispering Breeze by designer Valerie Ng is like a gentle breath of air that softly moves the leaves and gently caresses your skin. The sweater, with three-quarter sleeves and an almost horizontal neckline, has many sophisticated details. The unique jagged stripes are vaguely reminiscent of a visualized soundtrack, giving the otherwise classic look a modern twist. Get inspired and perhaps discover some completely new knitting techniques with our Cheeky Merino Joy.

Starting from the top, you first knit the front and back yoke separately shaping the shoulders with Japanese short rows. The body knitted in the round is given stability and a beautiful drape by crocheted false seams on the inside, which also conceal the offset of the stripes. After closing the shoulder seams with a mattress stitch, you pick up stitches for the sleeves around the armholes. The length of both the sleeves and the body can be adjusted to your preferences.

Number of skeins of Cheeky Merino Joy used:

Size XS S M1 M2 L1 L2 L3 L4 L5
For Bust Circ (cm) 71-76 81-86.5 91.5-96.5 101.5-106.5 111.5-117 122-127 132-137 142-147.5 152.5-157.5
For Bust Circ (inches) 28-30 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 52-54 56-58 60-62
Finished Bust at underarm (cm) 95 105 115 125 135 145 155 165 175
Finished Bust at underarm (inches) 38 42 46 50 54 58 62 66 70
Finished Knitted Piece, Colour A (Skeins) 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 7 7
Finished Knitted Piece, Colour A (g) 331 369 419 466 487 546 592 634 680
Finished Knitted Piece, Colour B (Skeins) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Finished Knitted Piece, Colour B (g) 43 47 53 59 62 70 75 82 88

The indicated gram quantities apply according to the gauge. The consumption for the swatch is included in the skein specifications.

The pattern is designed with 20.5 – 25.5 cm (8 - 10 in) positive ease at bust circumference.

The garment in the images is knitted with the colours Edelweiss (A) and Melange Drizzle (B).

Needles:

  • 3.25 mm (US 3) 80 cm (32 in) circular needle, 3.25 mm (US 3) double-pointed needles
  • 3.75 mm (US 5) 80 cm (32 in) circular needle, 3.75 mm (US 5) double-pointed needles
  • 3.25 mm (C/3) (or size matching the smaller needle) crochet hook

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Knitting techniques used:

The theme of our 2024 collection is inspiration. What inspires us to be inventive, to create something? Which small or big moment plants an idea in us and sets us in motion? With the names of the designs in this collection, we have tried to capture a few of these sparks. Whispering Breeze softly murmurs into your ear, giving you fresh ideas and motivating you to create new things.