We'd like to take a moment to talk about Alpaca Classic; a wonderful DK weight yarn from Rowan that's surprisingly lightweight while still managing to be warm and cozy. The feathery feel and romantic halo of Alpaca Classic is created by filling a delicate cotton mesh tube with luxurious alpaca fibers, resulting in a uniquely structured yarn with incredible texture and ample yardage.

Kriya chose Alpaca Classic as her Yarn of the Month, and wasted no time in knitting herself the Cumulus Blouse by PetiteKnit. This top down sweater boasts a simple, chic silhouette with a deep rounded v-neck and clean i-cord edges. Kriya knit her playful version of this sweater using Rowan Alpaca Classic held with Rico Design Creative Make It Tweed Yarn, creating an elevated fabric with a tweedy look and feel.

Curious what Kriya's knitting in this photo? It's a Sideline Wrap by Brienne Moody.

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We know it can be tricky to calculate yardage when only weights (in grams!) are listed, so we did the math for you! Here is what you'll need to make a Cumulus Blouse like Kriya's:

Cumulus Yarn Requirements:
Finished Bust Size: 38 (40, 43, 46, 49, 53, 55, 60, 62)"
recommended ease is 4-6"
Rowan Alpaca Classic: 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9, 9, 10) balls
Rico Design Make it Tweed: 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) balls

Let's take a closer look at the fun fabric these two yarns create - we just love the flecks of color Make It Tweed brings to the soft, neutral Alpaca Classic base (featured here in the hue Feather Grey Melange). We have swatched this yarn with everything from smooth cottons to lofty wools, from neutrals to neons, and it always adds joy and whimsey.

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