The nearly weightless drape of Silk Cloud shines in the body of Volute. Its voluminous shape is grounded with sleeves in Cima for dramatic contrast.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
MATERIALS
OPTION A
Shibui Knits Silk Cloud
60% Kid Mohair, 40% Silk
330 yds / 25 g
3 (4, 4) skeins
Shibui Knits Cima
70% Superbaby Alpaca, 30% Fine Merino
328 yds / 50 g
1 skein
Shown in Tar
OPTION B
Shibui Knits Pebble
48% Recycled Silk, 36% Fine Merino, 16% Cashmere
224 yds / 25 g
5 (6, 6) skeins
Shibui Knits Cima
70% Superbaby Alpaca, 30% Fine Merino
328 yds / 50 g
1 skein
GAUGE
20 sts & 32 rows = 4" in St st after blocking, with 1 strand of Silk Cloud or Pebble, on size 6 needles or size needed to obtain gauge
27 sts & 36 rnds = 4" in St st after blocking, with 1 strand of Cima, on size 3 needles or size needed to obtain gauge
NEEDLES
Size 1 (2.25 mm) dpns, or 32" or longer circular needle for Magic Loop
Size 3 (3.25 mm) 32" or longer circular needle for edging, dpns or same circular needle if doing Magic Loop for sleeves
Size 6 (4 mm) needles