Cactus Blossom kits are currently available through Sweater Sisters.

Finished Sizes:

XS (S1, S2, M1) M2 (L1, L2, XL)

with finished chest circumferences of:

30 (34.25, 37.75, 42) 46.25 (49.75, 54, 58.25)”

76 (87, 96, 106.5) 117.5 (126.5, 137, 148) cm

Choose the size closest to or slightly smaller than the wearer’s bust size.

Yarn Requirements:

Approximately 1065 (1210, 1330, 1470) 1615 (1730, 1870, 2015) yards / 974 (1106, 1216, 1344) 1476 (1581, 1770, 1842) meters lace weight yarn.

Sample shown in Mary Gavan Yarns, Quail (100% raw silk & 675 yards / 617 meters per 100g) Colorway: Cactus; 2 hanks

Needles and Notions: US size 5 / 3.75 mm 24” / 60 cm circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge plus one size smaller; and one extra US size 5 / 3.75 mm needle for 3-needle bind off.

4 stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn.

Techniques used: Increasing, decreasing, picking up stitches, knitting in the round.

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