Valentina is knitted holding one strand of merino and one strand of mohair together and worked from bottom up starting with the body. Then the sleeves are worked and joined together for working the yoke. Sleeves are shaped using German short rows that results in a more puffed sleeve shaping. The neckline edge is finished with an I-cord edge and frill details at the collar and cuff edges gives the blouse a unique feature.

Finished bust circumference: 86.5 (93.5) 100 (113.5) 120 cm / 34.75 (37.25) 40 (45.25) 48”.

Ease: Suggested positive ease on bust circumference 0-5 cm / 0-2”. Pictured in size S.

Length from underarm to hem: 34.5 (39.5) 42 (44.5) 47 cm / 13.75 (15.75) 16.75 (17.75) 18.75”. The length can easily be altered to your own liking.

Upper arm circumference: 35 (35) 42 (42) 42 cm / 14 (14) 16.75 (16.75) 16.75”.

Sleeve length from underarm: 42 (43) 44 (45) 46 cm / 16.5 (17) 17.25 (17.75) 18”. The length can easily be altered to your own liking.

Gauge: 21 sts x 29 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in Stockinette St using 4 mm (US6) needles, holding one strand of merino and one strand of mohair together, after blocking.

Needles: 4 mm (US6) and 3 mm (US2.5) circular needles, 3 mm (US2.5) DPNs.

Yarn: 250 (250) 300 (350) 400 g Säie Wool Merino Sock (75 % superwash merino, 25 % nylon - 425 m / 465 yds / 100 g) color Queen Gambit, held together with 125 (125) 150 (175) 200 g Säie Wool Silk Mohair (72 % kid mohair, 28 % silk - 420 m / 460 yds / 50 g) color Queen Gambit.

Notions: 5 stitch markers, tapestry needle.