Blouse No. 3

Blouse No. 3 is worked in a beautiful and simple textured pattern. The design features a boxy fit, short sleeves and a high neckline. The close-fitting yoke with a drop shoulder effect ensures a flattering fit for all body types. Blouse is worked from the top down, allowing you to try it on as you progress and choose the perfect length for you. SIZES XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) MEASUREMENTS Length, center front: 54 (54) 57 (57) 60 (63) 66 (66) cm [21.25 (21.25) 22.5 (22.5) 23.5 (24.75) 26 (26) inches] Circumference: 99 (104) 111 (116) 126 (135) 146 (156) cm [39 (41) 43.75 (45.75) 49.5 (53.25) 57.5 (61.5) inches] Size guide Blouse No. 3 features an oversized fit. Calculate a positive ease of approx. 15-20 cm [6-7.75 inches] for sizes XS-XL and approx. 10-15 cm [4-6 inches] for sizes 2XL-4XL. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) correspond to the European standard sizes 34-36 (36-38) 38-40 (40-42) 42-44 (44-46) 46-48 (48-50) and a chest measurement of approx. 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) cm [ 31.5-33.5 (33.5-35.5) 35.5-37.5 (37.5-39.5) 39.5-43.25 (43.25-47.25) 47.25-51.25 (51.25-55.25) inches]. Measure yourself before you begin to decide which size suits you best. For example: You measure 86 cm [33.75 inches] at your widest. 86 + 15-20 = 101-106 cm [33.75 + 6-7.75 = 39.75-41.75 inches]. Therefore, you should knit a size S, which has a finished circumference of 104 cm [41 inches] The model is wearing size XS. SUGGESTED NEEDLES 3,5 mm [US 4] circular needles (40 and 80 or 100 cm) [16 and 32 or 40 inches] GAUGE In textured pattern using 3,5 mm [US 4] needles. 23 sts / 35 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] The given gauge is measured after washing and blocking. MATERIALS 225 (250) 275 (275) 300 (325) 350 (375) gr. Cashmere Premium, Lang Yarns, 25 gr. / 115 m. Shown in col. ’0096’. or… 225 (250) 275 (275) 300 (325) 350 (375) gr. Cashmere Classic, Cardiff, 25 gr. / 112 m. or… 250 (275) 300 (300) 325 (350) 375 (400) gr. Cashmere Klassik, Gepard, 25 gr. / 105 m.