Bloom Like Ume: Japanese Plum Blossom Magic
Unleash your inner adventurer with this captivating treasure a vintage-inspired charm radiating effortless cool. Imagine sun-drenched days and whispered secrets this piece embodies that vibe perfectly. It’s not just an item it's a story waiting to be told a tangible piece of nostalgia that's ready to become yours.
DESIGNED BY ELIZABETH SULLIVAN
Pattern Sizing and Materials
This simple but ingenious garment is inspired by the Japanese haramaki, a “bellywarmer” which can be worn either over or under clothing to provide an extra layer of warmth on cold days. The design includes ribbed side panels for a snug fit and an intarsia motif inspired by plum blossoms, making the finished piece both practical and fashionable.
Craft: Knitting
Skill Level: Intermediate
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splitSizing and Materials
To Fit
Waist: 20 (24, 28, 32, 36, 40)'
Finished Measurements
Circumference unstretched: 20 (24, 28, 32, 36, 40)'
Circumference fully stretched: 27½ (32, 38½, 43, 47½, 54)'
Length: 7½ (7½, 7½, 8½, 8½, 8½)'
Yarn
DK weight:
200 (230, 275, 350, 385, 440) yds in main colour (MC)
25 yds in contrast colour (CC)
Needles
Size 4 (3.5mm) circular needles, 24' (60cm) or longer
Notions
Stitch markers, yarn needle, 8 (8, 8, 9, 9, 9) buttons
Gauge
26 sts and 34 rows = 4' (10cm) in St st, after blocking
Featured Yarn
Sample shown in Sweet Paprika Minuet, 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) Canneberge (MC) and 1 skein Cotton Candy (CC).
