Benefit Blouse by Bea Kaptur

Benefit Blouse

Knitting
September 2015
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 35 rows = 4 inches
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1039 - 1750 yards (950 - 1600 m)
XS (S, M, L)[XL, XXL, 3XL]
English
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V-line shaping and narrow sleeves keep the silhouette fresh and flattering, and the traditional drop shoulders are created with subtle details to affect an attractive texture change onto the shoulder.
The blouse is knitted seamlessly from the bottom up.
Knit in the round to the underarm. The front and back yokes are worked flat and joined together at shoulders. Ample ease and plenty of swing make this a knitwear to live, work, and play in.

Pattern is written for sizes: XS (S, M, L)XL, XXL, 3XL
Actual bust circumference: 40 (44, 47, 481/2)531/2, 57, 61” / 102 (112, 119, 123.5)136, 145, 154) cm;
to fit bust: 34 (36, 38, 40)421/4, 44, 46” / 86.5 (91, 96.5, 101.5)
107, 112, 117) cm
Shown in size S on a 36 bust
Note: measurements taken after blocking
Shown in size S; to be worn with lots of positive ease

includes:
11 pages with written instructions, 4 charts (for each size), 1 schematic and 1 photo. Charted parts have also written instructions.

Note: measurements taken after blocking

Yarn: any fingering weight yarn (# 1 super fine), for your reference I used Cheval Blanc amande #011 - blanc, (90% cotton, 10% cashmere), 50g/180m (1.75oz/ 197yds), 5 (6, 7, 7)8, 8, 9 skeins or approx 1055 (1095, 1200, 1300)1550, 1600, 1750 yds / 950 (1000, 1130, 1210)1330, 1440, 1600 m

Needles: size US 2½ (3mm) and US 3 (3.25mm)(working needles – 2 sets) circulars or size to obtain correct gauge

Notions:
2 stitch holders or scrap yarn for moving sts
5 stitch markers (1 BOR marker, 4 other markers)
locking marker
spare dpn in smaller size then working needles for pleats
scrap yarn or stitch holder

Gauge
26 sts x 35 rows = 4”(10cm) in St st on US 3 (3.25mm) needles.
Select a yarn that has a recommended gauge of 24-26 sts / 10
cm and drapes well after blocking.

Skill level: advanced

Pattern is written in standard US knitting terms, available in pdf format.