Blouse with a basketweave pattern from Stitchcraft, June 1966.

Uses 8 1-oz balls of Patons Nylox 3-ply, suggested colour Cornflower Blue 3232. No. 12 (2.25 mm) and No. 11 (2.75 mm) needles.

One size, to fit 35-37 inch bust. Length from top of shoulders, 21.5 ins, sleeve seam 3.5 ins. Tension 8 sts and 10 rows to an inch on No. 11 needles.

Knit in pieces from the bottom up without shaping and seamed. The bottom edge of blouse and sleeves as well as the neck finishing have stocking-stitch hems.