Simple Cotton Blouse by The Australian Woman's Mirror

Simple Cotton Blouse

Knitting
October 1954
Light Fingering ?
7.5 stitches and 10 rows = 1 inch
in on 3mm needles
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
One size - to fit 36" bust
English
This pattern is available for free.

Finished measurements: 36in (91cm) bust; 20in (51cm) total length.

Yarn:

  • 150g (666m/728y) 3-ply/Light Fingering cotton yarn

The original used Milford’s Knitting Cotton which is discontinued.

Needles:

  • 2.75mm knitting needles
  • 3mm knitting needles

Techniques: Casting on/off; knitting and purling; simple increases/decreases; casting on/off stitches at beginning/end of rows; seaming; sewing on collar.