Aleda Blouse by Pascuali Designs

Craft: Knitting

The loose-fitting, short-sleeved ALEDA blouse is worked from the top down with raglan shaping. The button band in the front is shifted to one side and extends down to the mid-body. The blouse is worked in rows to the end of the opening, then the body as well as the sleeves are completed in rounds. A decorative lace pattern adds interest to the tops of the sleeves.

Size:

The sizes correspond to the bust circumference as follows: (XS; S; M) (L; XL; XXL) (3XL; 4XL; 5XL) = (76; 82; 90) (98; 107; 117) (127; 137; 147) cm / (30; 32; 35) (39; 42; 46) (50; 54; 58)” bust circumference (measured on the body). The blouse has a loose cut and should fit with 7 to 14 cm (2.8 to 5.5”) of positive ease, depending on the size. Example, if your bust measurement is 90 cm, work the blouse in size M and it will have a very loose fit with 14 cm of positive ease.

You need:

(4; 5; 5) (6; 6; 7) (7; 8; 9) x 50 g (1.76 oz) Pascuali Pinta or Pascuali Pinta Hand Dyed (60% virgin wool, 20% mulberry silk, 20% ramie) in the colour of your choice

Colour of the pictured sample: #119 Espresso

Needles & Notions

(7; 7; 8) (8; 8; 8) (8; 8; 8) buttons á 0.4“ (11 mm)

US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle for body and sleeves

US 2.5 (3 mm) circular needle for all ribbing or needle sizes required to get gauge

Stitch markers

Stitch holder or waste yarn

Tapestry needle and scissors