A Victorian inspired blouse. With a high cabled collar, puff shoulders, cabled sleeves and a flared waist. Elegant and feminine, as the fashion of that time, it accentuates the feminine form but with a modern practicality.

Construction
She is knit top down in the round, with raglan shaping. This garment is knit seamlessly. I find Top down knitting to be much more efficient, but if you are new to this construction it can seem daunting. Try to think of this way as in reverse and rather than decrease to shape, we increase downwardly.

Gauge - 17 stitches = 10cm

Measurements:

Bust – 79 / 87 / 95 / 103 / 110CM (this measurement is prior to any stretch. . There is a stretch of around 5CM)

Waist – 68 / 75 / 83 / 91 / 98CM (this measurement is prior to any stretch, there is a stretch of around 5CM.)

Length - tailored

What you need:
5mm circular needles 40cm for collar/80cm for body)

Yarn and Yarn weight - DK Sirdar hayfield twist

Yarn quantities – 731/ 812 / 975 / 1138/ 1537 Metres these are approximations and will vary depending on your yarn choice and the length you tailor your blouse to.

Cable needle of same size as needle
Stitch markers
Scrap yarn
Tapestry needle