Calypso Blouse

**ABOUT THE PATTERN** The Calypso Blouse is worked from the bottom up, holding two strands of yarn together throughout. The body is first worked in the round to the underarms, after which the front and back are worked separately in rows. Short rows are shaped across the upper back to ensure that the back and front are the same height. The sleeves are then picked up and worked in the round. Increases are worked gradually to create a subtle flared shape. To finish, work the folded hem and attach the i-cord ties at the lower edge of the blouse. The Calypso Blouse is an intermediate-level knitting pattern. **SIZES** XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL (6XL) 7XL Sizes above correspond with the following chest measurements : 78-82 (82-86) 86-94 (94-102) 102-110 (110-118) 118-126 (126-134) 134-142 (142-150) 150-158 cm *30.7–32.3 (32.3–33.9) 33.9–37.0 (37.0–40.2) 40.2–43.3 (43.3–46.5) 46.5–49.6 (49.6–52.8) 52.8–55.9 (55.9–59.1)(59.1–62.2) in* Measure your own chest circumference to determine which size will fit you the best. Photos above: I’m wearing size XS / 168 cm tall / Chest: 80 cm (31.5’’) **MEASUREMENTS** The Calypso Blouse has approx 18 cm (7.1’’) of positive ease measured around the bust. Meaning it is approx 18 cm (7.1’’) larger in circumference than your actual chest circumference. The measurements are given on the diagram at the end of the pattern. The ease mentioned above is already included in the pattern instructions. **YARNS AND MATERIALS** Approx 200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (400) 450 g of Lino Muka from Wollen Berlin, (50 g = 254 m, 100% Linen) Color Snow White 4 mm (US 6 / UK 8) circular needles, 20 cm or double pointed needles 5 mm (US 8 / UK 6) circular needles, 60 cm and 80 cm Crochet hook 4 mm (US G/6) Tapestry needle **GAUGE** Before blocking: 16.5 sts × 23 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4’’) in Stockinette Stitch, holding two strands of yarn together, using 5 mm (US 8 / UK 6) needles. After blocking: 17 sts × 23 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4’’) in Stockinette Stitch, holding two strands of yarn together, using 5 mm (US 8 / UK 6) needles. **STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES** Long tail cast on Stockinette stitch in the round Stockinette stitch back and forth Decreases (k2tog – ssk) German short rows Classic bind off Crochet slip stitch seam Pick up and knit stitches Increases (M1R / M1L) I-cord Folded hem bind off Each technique above is supported by a video tutorial for further guidance. **LANGUAGE** English **DIFFICULTY** Intermediate This pattern is digital. You can download it after payment. If you have any question related to the pattern, feel free to reach out via email at contact@lepullstudio.com – on weekdays!