The pattern uses a top-down contiguous shoulder construction, so you can easily adjust the fit as you knit. In each section, you’ll find suggestions for how to modify the shoulder depth, sleeve circumference, and body ease.

To make customization easier, I created an Excel Sheet where you can:

• Select the size range that best fits you and instantly see the finished measurements.

• Insert your own body measurements to calculate the exact amount of positive or negative ease.

• Modify the stitch and row gauge, this is especially helpful if you can’t match the pattern’s gauge. Row gauge affects yoke depth, so make sure to update it in the table to preview how your yoke will change.

Construction

The blouse has a simple and intuitive construction:
Collar: worked flat, then grafted together with Kitchener stitch.
Section 1: short rows and rapid increases. You’ll shape the neckline (raising the back) while increasing for the body every round.
Section 2: sleeve increases only, every other round.
Section 3: both body and sleeve increases every other round .
Section 4: body increases only, this is where you can fine-tune the ease by adding or removing rounds. If you prefer not to alter the yoke depth, you can work rapid increases instead.
After completing the yoke sections, the sleeves and body are divided and stitches are cast on for the underarms. Work the body and sleeves to your desired length. The body and sleeves are finished with an i-cord edge, but you’re welcome to choose your own preferred finish.

Gauge: 22 sts and 34 rows in 10x10 cm (4x4 inches) stockinette stitch knit in the round after blocking on 4.5 mm needles, US 7 needles
Note: go up or down a needle size if needed

Yarn quantity: 790, 910, 980, 1060, (1120, 1230, 1330, 1460) meters or 860, 990, 1070, 1160, (1225, 1335, 1450, 1610) yards
Note: if you want to make the blouse longer you’ll need more yarn

Brown sample: size M, +5 cm of positive ease
Yarn: 4 strands of thread weight 100% cashmere yarn cone (260 grams)

Red sample: size XS, -10 cm of negative ease (shown on body that has UB 89 cm, FB 92)
Yarn: 5 strands of thread weight 100% wool yarn cone (270 grams)

You can use any yarn that is right for the gauge. Recommended a light DK or sport weight. DK, fingering, fingering + lace weight, 2 lace weight held double.

Where to find yarn cones: DML Studio, Italia Hobby, Wool&Cashmere, Colourmart

Other yarn recommendations: De Rerum Natura Ulysse, Knitting For Olive Merino + Soft Silk Mohair

Needles: 4.5 mm (US 7), 3.5mm (US4) for the neckband and i-cord

Notions: scrap yarn, cable needle, darning needle, 9 stitch markers

Sizes 1, 2, 3, 4, (5, 6, 7, 8)

The blouse is designed based on the upper bust size because it is more consistent and doesn’t fluctuate. There are 8 sizes and every size has a built-in ease of +7 - +8 cm in the UB.

Actual Upper Bust: 77, 83, 89, 95, (103, 111,121,131) cm; 30, 32, 35, 37, (40, 43, 47, 51) in

Actual Full Bust: 83, 89, 95, 101, (109, 117, 127, 137) cm; 32, 35, 37, 40, (42, 46, 50, 54) in

Finished blouse circ.: 85, 91, 97, 103, (111, 119, 130, 140) cm; 34, 36, 38, 41, (44, 47, 51, 55) in