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The name Listopera is inspired by the idea of leaves and feathers, which in my language are lyst and pero. Coincidentally, combining the two roots in Listopera makes it sound like “leaf opera”—bringing together natural forms with a sense of drama and elegance. Knit in chunky silk mohair, the blouse is light, airy, and soft with a beautiful halo.

Knit seamlessly from the top down in the round, the design features a round yoke with a beautifully detailed lace pattern. The neck is worked in 1x1 half-twisted ribbing, and while its height can be adjusted, it is used as a base for a crochet-like cast-on for the yoke. The boxy body offers a relaxed silhouette, complemented by balloon sleeves that gather at the cuffs. Both hem and cuffs are knitted double, and the length and fullness of the sleeves can be easily modified.

Sizes

The pattern is written for nine sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

with a finished bust circumference of 

ca. 74 (84, 94, 104, 114) (124, 134, 144, 154) cm
//
29.75 (33.75, 37.75, 41.75, 45.75) (49.75, 53.75, 57.75, 61.75) in
incl. ca. 5-10 cm (2-4 in) of the recommended positive ease.

The sample is shown in size 2 on a 160 cm (5’ 3”)
tall model
with 84 cm (33 in) bust measurement. 

The sample is slightly cropped.
For more of the finished garment measurements, please refer to the schematic.

Yarn

ca. 220 (250, 280, 310, 340) (370, 430, 465, 500) g

or 5 (5, 6, 7, 7) (8, 9, 10, 10) skeins of Le Gros Silk & Mohair from Biches & Buches, 72% kid mohair, 28% silk, with 148 m (162 yds) in 50 g, 
shown in colourway Hay;

or ca. 651 (740, 829, 918, 1006) (1095, 1273, 1376, 1480) m //
712 (810, 907, 1004, 1101) (1198, 1392, 1506, 1619) yds
of any other worsted/aran weight yarn or combination of yarns to match the gauge.
The yardage estimation includes 5% extra.

Needles and notions

• 3.5 mm (US 4), 4.0 mm (US 6) and 4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles;
• spare cables, spare circular needles or 
scrap yarn to keep sts on hold;
• at least five stitch markers;
• a tapestry needle to weave in the ends.

Gauge

• 18 sts & 22 rnds in 10 cm (4 in) on 4.5 mm (US 7) needles measured over stockinette st and lace pattern worked in the round after blocking;
• 20 sts & 28 rnds in 10 cm (4 in) on 4.0 mm (US 6) needles measured over 1x1 half-twisted ribbing
worked in the round after blocking (as on the neck);
• 20 sts & 26 rnds in 10 cm (4 in) on
4.0 mm (US 6) needles measured over
double knitted stockinette st worked in the round after blocking (as on the hem and cuffs);

Adjust the needle sizes to obtain the required gauge.

See it in action on Instagram.