Alpine Bloom is a light summer tee knit from the top down featuring a sweet lace neckline and sleeves and a Scandinavian-inspired floral colorwork yoke. Short rows are worked at the back neck for an improved fit. The sleeves are knitted separately and grafted on. Instructions are given for lengthening the body as desired and for simple ribbed sleeve cuffs if you'd prefer not to graft the sleeves on.

This design is a collaboration with Moondrake Co., I used Pika Pika for the main color along with their custom color, Moonbeams, from Spincycle Dyed in the Wool for the colorwork. Pika Pika is a lovely fiber for summer knitting, a fingering weight Superwash merino, silk and ramie blend that is perfect for warmer days! Kits are available from Moondrake Co. [here][1]! Thank you for the fun collaboration, Rachelle!

Testers used a variety of fibers for their projects, please see their versions in the projects for some lovely inspiration and alternative yarn ideas! Thank you to the wonderful testers for helping to develop this pattern!!

**DETAILS**

**MATERIALS

Yarn**

**MC:**

Moondrake Co.

Pika Pika (60% Superwash Merino/ 20% Silk /20% Ramie)

400 yards [366 meters] /100 grams

fingering weight

**CC:**

Spincycle Yarns

Dyed in the Wool (100% superwashed American wool)

200 yards [183 meters] per skein

sport weight

Colors used in sample:

MC: Winter Ocean

CC: Moonbeams

**Needles:**

Note that needle sizes are suggested only. You may need to use a different size to achieve gauge.

Ribbing: US 3 [3.25 mm]

Main: US 4 [3.5 mm]

**Notions:**

Stitch marker, scrap yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, row counter (optional)

**Gauge**

24 sts and 32 rounds = 4" [10 cm] in colorwork and stockinette on main needles after blocking

Note- You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, in the round. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring.

**Yardage:** Note that yardage is estimated and may vary depending on yarn used, gauge variations or modifications.

**MC:** 653 (725, 834, 870, 943, 1015) {1088, 1160, 1233} yards

[597 (663, 762, 796, 862, 928) {994, 1061, 1127} meters]

Skeins: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) { 3, 3, 4}

**CC:** 260 (288, 317, 346, 375, 404) {432, 461, 490} yards

[237 (263, 290, 316, 343, 369) {395, 422, 448} meters]

Skeins: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3) {3, 3, 3}

**Sizes:**

Measurements given are for the finished garment. This sweater is designed to fit with 2-8” [5-20.5 cm] of positive ease at the bust. See schematic for full fit details.

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) {7, 8, 9}

Bust circumference:

36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56) {60, 64, 68}”

[91.5 (101.5, 112, 124, 132, 142.5) {152.5, 162.5, 173} cm]

[1]: https://moondrakeco.com/products/alpine-bloom-tee-kit