A fun and casual blouse for the warm summer months. 夏- Xia(Summer) is suitable for any summer activity - a day at the beach, a picnic in the park or just going around town. The dainty crocheted edging, accented by the (optional) brooch gives a slightly vintage feel.

HuaLei (Flower Petal) Brooch pattern is included.

Stitches and Techniques used:

• Provisional Cast-On (Provisional CO) and Binding Off (BO)
• Knit (K), Purl (P), Knit 2 Together (K2T), Slip-Slip-Knit (SSK), Yarn Over (YO), Knit Front and Back (KFB)
• Crochet: Single Crochet (SC), Single Crochet 2 Together (SC2T)
• Grafting
• Working in the round (on Circular Needles or Double Pointed Needles) There will be pictorials in the pattern for the crochetting parts.

Difficulty:
Advanced Beginner

To fit (bust) sizes:
Bust 32 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50 inches (shown in 32 inch)

Yarn:
Elann Lara 138yds per 50g ball; color - #337; 4 5, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 balls

Yarn Substitution:
Yardage required – app. 600 700, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500 yds
Any sport weight yarn is suitable, but it should be noted that Xia is designed for Lara, which is a mercerized cotton yarn so yarn of a plant origin such as cotton, linen or bamboo will be more suitable for this pattern. Solid or semi-solid yarn recommended.