Description

With the knitting pattern for an oversized blouse, you can knit yourself a light, loose mohair sweater. The cable pattern makes the blouse knitting pattern interesting and captivating to knit, so you won’t want to stop. The cable knitting pattern is simple and suitable for people who have never knitted cables before. The oversized, airy silhouette of the blouse is perfect for layering over a top or undershirt and adds elegance and sophistication to any outfit. The cabled blouse knitting pattern will add a sophisticated piece to your wardrobe that you will not want to take off!
Begin by making a gauge swatch to check that you have the correct gauge.

SIZES

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

SIZE GUIDE

The Louise Blouse should have a range of movement (positive ease) of approx. 25-30 cm in relation to your bust measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL correspond to a chest measurement of 78-84 (85-90) 91-98 (99-109) 110-120 (121-130) 131-140 cm. Measure yourself before you start knitting to make sure you have chosen the correct size for you.

The finished Louise Blouse has a final chest measurement of 108,5 (115) 120 (138) 149 (167,5) 178 cm after blocking.

RECOMMENDED NEEDLE SIZE

Circular knitting needle 4.0 mm US60 or 100 cm for Magic Loop) 16 and 40 inches
Circular knitting needle 5.0 mm US8 80 or 100 cm for Magic Loop) 16 or 40 inches

GAUGE

Cable pattern on 5.0 mm needles:

After blocking: 22 sts / 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm

MATERIALS

250 (250) 275 (300) 325 (350) 350 g

“Mohair Luxe” by Lang Yarns (25 g = approx. 175 m)

The Louise Blouse is knit with two strands of mohair held together.
Note that you will need more yarn if you want to knit the blouse longer.

Yarn alternatives:

225 (250) 250 (275) 300 (325) 325 g

“Zen” by Lang Yarns (25 g = approx. 200 m)

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225 (225) 250 (250) 300 (325) 325 g

“Soft Silk Mohair” by Knitting for Olive (25 g = approx. 225 m)

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225 (225) 250 (275) 300 (325) 325 g

“Kid Silk” by Drops (25 g = approx. 210 m)

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Our cream Louise Blouse was knitted in: “Mohair Luxe” (Col. 698.0094 and Col. 698.0022) by Lang Yarns.

Our dark blue Louise Blouse was knit in “Mohair Luxe” (Col. 698.0025) by Lang Yarns.