Blouse No. 2 is a simple, long-sleeved blouse featuring a boat neckline and lace structure pattern.
The fit is slightly oversized with a dropped shoulder construction, where the sleeves are wide with a bit of extra length.
The neckline is shaped by working short rows, which help ensure a great fit.
Blouse No. 2 is worked from the top down.

SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)

MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 98 (108) 117 (127) 136 (146) 151 (161) cm 38.5 (42.5) 46 (50) 53.5 (57.5) 59.25 (63.5) inches
Length (measured at the center front): 48 (49) 50 (52) 53 (55) 57 (59) cm 19 (19.25) 19.75 (20.5) 21 (21.5) 22.5 (23.25) inches

Size guide
Blouse No. 2 has a slightly oversized fit. Calculate a positive ease of approx. 20 cm 8 inches.
Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) are based on European standard sizes and suit a bust circumference 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) inches.
If you are in between two sizes, choose the smaller size.

In example: You measure 89 cm 35 inches at your widest + 20 cm 8 inches = 109 cm 43 inches. Meaning you would choose a size S with a finished circumference of 108 cm 42.5 inches.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
4 mm US 6 circular needles (80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches)

GAUGE
In pattern using 4 mm US 6 needles.

19 sts / 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches.

See the pattern repeat instruction on page 3 of the pattern.

MATERIALS
450 (500) 500 (550) 550 (600) 600 (650) g Petunia, Rauma, 110 m / 50 g.

Using a single strand of yarn.

Or…

450 (500) 500 (550) 550 (600) 600 (650) g Cotton Wool 3, Gepard, 233 m / 50 g.

Using two strands of yarn held together.