Cactus Flower Kit (Universal Yarn)

Inspired by the large and showy blooms that add softness and femininity to thorny cacti, the Cactus Flower tank features a relaxed silhouette with an unusual construction. This alluring knit is as much fun to make as it is to wear. Designed by Afifa Sayeed >>Choose your favorite colors & the number of skeins for your size *We will include the pattern with your kit* Colors labeled (Online Only) Items labeled online only will arrive to our store in approximately 1-2 weeks and can be shipped or picked up afterwards. (We will notify you if a product is backordered) Craft: Knitting DIFFICULTY: Intermediate SIZES: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) Shown in Small size with approx. 12” of positive ease. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Chest Circumference: 42½ (46½, 50½, 54½, 58½) (62½, 66½, 70½, 74½)” Length: 28” MATERIALS: Universal Yarn Dunescape (57% cotton, 30% viscose, 13% linen; 100g/262 yds) • Color A – 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 4, 5) skeins • Color B – 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 4, 5) skeins COLORS SHOWN IN SAMPLE: 114 Starfish (Color A) & 113 Guava (Color B) MATERIALS NEEDED: Needle: US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 16-40” circular and set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences), or size needed to obtain gauge Notions: Tapestry needle, removable stitch markers, stitch markers GAUGE: 18 sts x 29 rnds = 4” in Two-Color Star Stitch Pattern 24 sts x 32 rnds = 4” in Stockinette Stitch (St st) Save time, check your gauge. PATTERN NOTES: This tank top is knit flat in four pieces and seamed. Stitches are cast on for the length of the garment and each piece is worked sideways. Neck shaping is incorporated into the front pieces. Both back pieces are worked alike. Stitches are picked up along the neck, sides, and hem to work edgings. This top is intended to have an oversized fit with 10-12” of positive ease depending on how you like your garments to fit. If you are in between sizes, choose a size down for a closer fit or a size up for a looser fit. The Two-Color Star Stitch Pattern is also charted for your convenience.