Mia Blouse

·Examples of knitted projects can be found on Instagram under the hashtag #miablouse_mck @morecaknit ·The green sweater is made with Classic col.725 by Cardiff Cashmere - [SIZE M]. ·The brown sweater is made with CottonWool 3 Organic by Gepard Garn col.149 & Cashmere Lace col.192 by Gepard Garn - [SIZE M]. **DESIGN OVERVIEW** The Mia Blouse is worked top-down in stockinette stitch. It begins with the neck, which is worked flat, and then increases are made for shaping. The yoke is worked back and forth, with German short rows to shape the neckline, followed by increases for the shoulders, sleeves, and raglan lines. Then, the sleeve stitches are placed on hold, underarm stitches are cast on, and the body is worked flat to create the front edges for the button bands. Next, the button bands are worked separately in double knitting and joined to the front edges as they are worked, with buttonholes placed along the right button band. The button bands are then joined together, and the body is worked in the round to the hem. Finally, the sleeve stitches are placed back on the needles, underarm stitches are picked up, and the sleeves are worked in the round with decreases. **SIZE GUIDE** The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) 140-150 cm [31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 39½-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ (51¼-55) 55-59 in]. The Mia Blouse has a relaxed fit and is designed to have approx. 5-10 cm [2-4 in] of positive ease, depending on your bust circumference. This means the garment’s measurements will be approx. 5-10 cm [2-4 in] larger than your bust circumference, depending on the size. Measure your body before you begin to choose the size that fits best. For example, if your bust, or the widest part of your upper body, measures 95 cm [37½ in], you should knit a size M. The finished garment for size M is 100 cm [39¼ in], which gives approx. 5 cm [2 in] of positive ease. **MEASUREMENTS** **Circumference:** 90 (95) 100 (105) 115 (125) 135 (145) 155 cm [35½ (37½) 39¼ (41¼) 45¼ (49¼) 53¼ (57) 61 in] **Back length (excl. neck):** 53 (54) 55 (57) 58 (59) 61 (63) 65 cm [20¾ (21¼) 21¾ (22½) 22¾ (23¼) 24 (24¾) 25½ in] Note that the finished measurements can only be achieved if you maintain the correct gauge throughout the project. **GAUGE** 23 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in] in stockinette stitch on 3.5 mm [US 4] needles. 52 sts x 64 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in] in double knitting on 3 mm [US 2½] needles. Note: The stated gauge accounts for both layers of double knitting. The visible stitch and row count for each layer is half of the stated amount = 26 sts x 32 rows. Swatches are measured after washing and blocking. Adjust needle size as needed to match gauge. **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** 3.5 mm [US 4] circular needles 40 cm and 80 or 100 cm [16 and 32 or 40 in], and double-pointed needles unless the Magic Loop technique is used. 3 mm [US 2½] circular needles 100 cm [40 in], and double-pointed needles. **SUGGESTED YARN** Suggestion 1: 250 (250) 275 (300) 325 (350) 375 (400) 425 g Classic by Cardiff Cashmere (25 g = 112 m [122 yds]). Suggestion 2: 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (400) 450 g CottonWool 3 Organic by Gepard Garn (50 g = 230 m [252 yds]) held together with 75 (75) 100 (100) 125 (125) 150 (150) 175 g Cashmere Lace by Gepard Garn (25 g = 330 m [360 yds]). Keep two strands of yarn held together throughout the process. **Alternative yarn:** Alternative yarn: This design can be worked either with a single strand of DK-weight yarn or with two strands held together in a sport + lace combination. For a single strand, choose 100% cashmere yarn at approx. 112 m [122 yds] per 25 g, or wool at approx. 140-175 m [153-191 yds] per 50 g. If working with two strands held together, choose 100% wool at approx. 230-250 m [252-273 yds] per 50 g, held together with one strand of silk mohair at approx. 210-250 m [230-273 yds] per 25 g. **NOTIONS** 9 x buttons (ø = 12 mm), stitch markers, extra yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle. **TECHNIQUES USED** ITALIAN CAST-ON BACKWARD LOOP CAST-ON (video available) PICKING UP STITCHES FLAT KNITTING KNITTING IN THE ROUND INCREASES (video available) PURL INCREASES (video available) DECREASES (video available) SHORT ROWS (video available) DOUBLE KNITTING (video available) BUTTONHOLES (video available) LONG-TAIL BIND-OFF (video available) **COPYRIGHT & LICENSE** This pattern is for personal use by one user. Sharing the pattern file or readable excerpts (including charts, text, or photos) isn’t allowed. 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