Fie Blouse

Sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) Finished bust circumference: 109 (122) 133 (140) 155 (170) cm. Length - from neck and down: 56 (56) 58 (62) 66 (68) Sleeves length: 46 (46) 46 (45) 45 (45) cm Gauge (tension): 20 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in in stockinette stitch after washing. Suggested needles: Circular needles 4.5 mm (40, 60 and 80 cm) Construction The Fie Blouse is worked from the top down. The work begins with the back piece, which is shaped using short rows to create a smooth and elegant shoulder slope. Next, stitches are picked up for the right and left shoulders, which are worked separately back and forth before being joined to form the front. When the front and back pieces are joined, the work is continued in the round for the body. During this section, pleats/folds are formed on the front, shaping the waist and giving the blouse its characteristic silhouette. After the waist, stitches are increased evenly to create the flared peplum/skirt of the blouse, which is worked to the desired length. Finally, stitches are picked up for the sleeves directly from the armholes and worked top-down in the round, making it easy to adjust the sleeve length as needed. As a finishing touch, ribbon ties are knitted and sewn on in desired positions, giving the blouse a feminine and delicate look. Choosing the size The garment is designed with 20–40 cm of positive ease for a slightly oversized fit. Example: If your bust circumference is 90 cm and you choose size with 128 cm bust circumference, you will have 38 cm of positive ease. Yarn options: Option 1: 2 strands of babyalpaca 10/2 RAS (250m/50g) from BC Garn. Option 2: 1 strand of Sunday (235 m/50g) held together with 1 strand of Thin Silk Mohair (212m/25g) both from Sandnes Garn. Option 3: 1 strand of Alpaca Complimentary Thread (400m/50g) held together with 1 strand of Thin Silk Mohair (212m/25g) both from Sandnes Garn. Yarn requirement: Option 1: Sunday (235 m/50g): 300 (350) 400 (450) 500 (550)g Thin Silk Mohair (212m/25g): 175 (175) 200 (225) 250 (275) g Option 2: 2 strands babyalpaca 10/2 RAS (250m/50g): 600 (700) 800 (900) 1000 (1100) g Option 3: Alpaca Complimentary Thread (400m/50g): 150 (200) 200 (250) 250 (300) g Thin Silk Mohair (212m/25g) 175 (175) 200 (225) 250 (275) g