OKAPI BLOUSE
OKAPI BLOUSE
Description
DESCRIPTION
This blouse is worked from the top down. The neck edge and lower edges are worked as folded hems. The rest of the blouse is worked in slip stitch pattern.
18 rows of short rows are worked across the back to ensure a good fit at the neckline. The shoulder is shaped with increases on each side of a center stitch. The sleeve increases also originate from there.
If you are between two sizes, it is recommended that you choose the smaller of the two.
This blouse is intended as a close-fitting model. If you would like a looser-fitting model, it is recommended that you knit a different design. Do not expect a larger size to fit well.
Design Lisa Renner
Difficulty 4 (1-5)
Sizes 34 (36, 38, 40, 42) (44, 46, 48, 50, 52)
Circumference of the blouse 76 (80, 86, 92, 98) (110, 122, 134, 146, 158) cm,
Fits bust 82 (86, 92, 98, 104) (116, 128, 140, 152, 164) cm, measured at the widest point.
The blouse should have negative ease to fit well.
Length 57 (59, 61, 61, 61) (65, 66, 73, 74, 77) cm or desired length.
Yarn A Merino Singles from La Bien Aimée 100% merino. 366m / 100g
Yarn A usage 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins. Shown here in white.
Yarn B Kumo from La Bien Aimée 74% Suri Alpaca, 26% Mulberry Silk. 300m / 50g
Yarn B usage 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins. Shown here in Tidal Sands.
Needles
Circular needle 2.5 mm. 60 or 80 cm
Circular needle 3.0 mm. 80 cm and double pointed needles.
Circular needle 3.5 mm. 40, 60 and 80 cm.
4 stitch markers. Preferably numbered stitch markers. They are an invaluable help in this pattern.
Photo shows size 40. Color A Naturelle Color B Tidal Sands
Model is size 40