The Seashore Blouse is a light and airy piece with a touch of seaside romance. The blouse features an all-over lace pattern and a clean silhouette which makes it easy to wear. It has elegant hem and cuff details and a minimal I-cord neckline for a contemporary feel. The design is unique and timeless, and it’s the kind of garment that feels like something you could’ve picked up at a dreamy coastal market.

The blouse is worked seamlessly top down. The construction is divided into different lace stitch sections, making it an engaging project that stays interesting without being overly complex. While it’s lovely on its own, the Seashore Blouse also pairs with the Seashore Skirt to create a matching set that feels effortless and chic, perfect for slow summer days, or coastal escapes. Whether styled as a set or worn separately, this blouse adds a touch of refined texture to your handmade wardrobe.

Sizes:
XXS (XS, S, M) (L, XL, 2XL) (3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Finished garment measurements:
Bust circumference: 80 (85.5, 97, 103) (108.5, 120, 125.5) (137, 143, 154.5) cm / 31.5 (33.75, 38, 40.5) (42.75, 47.25, 49.5) (54, 56.25, 60.75)”.
Body length from underarm to hem: 35 (35, 35, 35) (37, 37, 37) (39, 39, 39) cm / 13.75 (13.75, 13.75, 13.75) (14.5, 14.5, 14.5) (15.25, 15.25, 15.25)”.
Sleeve length underarm to cuff: 47 cm / 18.5”.
Upper sleeve circumference: 28.5 (28.5, 37, 37) (37, 37, 37) (45.5, 45.5, 54) cm / 11.25 (11.25, 14.5, 14.5) (14.5, 14.5, 14.5) (17.75, 17.75, 21.25)”.
Sleeve cuff circumference: 25 (25, 32, 32) (32, 32, 32) (40, 40, 47.5) cm / 9.75 (9.75, 12.5, 12.5) (12.5, 12.5, 12.5) (15.75, 15.75, 18.75)”.

The Seashore Blouse is designed to have 0-5 cm / 0-2” of positive ease for a regular fit.
Note! The lace stitch fabric will usually stretch when worn, so the actual positive ease will most likely be a bit more.

Sample in size XS, Kika has a bust of approx. 83 cm / 32.75“.

Gauge:
21 sts x 22 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on 4 mm / US6 needles in Chart C (rows 1-21), after blocking.
24 sts x 26 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on 3 mm / US2.5 needles in k1 tbl, p1 twisted rib, after blocking.

Needles:
4 mm / US6: circular needles 40-60 cm / 16-24” for sleeves and 80-100 cm / 32-40” for body, or just 80-100 cm / 32-40” needles if you’re using Magic Loop technique.
3 mm / US2.5: circular needles 40-60 cm / 16-24” for sleeve cuffs and I-cord collar, and 80-100 cm / 32-40” for body hem, or just 80-100 cm / 32-40” needles if you’re using Magic Loop technique.

Notions:
Stitch markers, stitch wire or scrap yarn, optional: DPN or cable needle for I-cord collar.

Suggested yarn:
The blouse can be worked in one strand of DK weight yarn, or by holding two strands of fingering weight yarn together.
You’ll need approx:
850 (900, 940, 990) (1060, 1130, 1175) (1225, 1270, 1340) m
930 (980, 1030, 1080) (1160, 1240, 1280) (1340, 1390, 1470) yds
of DK weight yarn
OR
1700 (1800, 1880, 1975) (2115, 2255, 2350) (2445, 2540, 2680) m
1860 (1970, 2060, 2160) (2310, 2470, 2570) (2670, 2780, 2930) yds.
in total of fingering weight yarn (held double).

Sample knitted with yarns:
170 (180, 200, 210) (225, 240, 250) (260, 270, 285) g of Knitting For Olive Pure Silk (100% silk - 250 m / 273 yds / 50 g) in the color Cream
together with
170 (180, 200, 210) (225, 240, 250) (260, 270, 285) g of Knitting For Olive Pure Silk in the color Wheat.

The sample is worked by holding two strands together.