Breeze Blouse by MINGBI LUO

Breeze Blouse

Knitting
June 2024
yarn held together
Lace
+ Lace
= Lace ?
19 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1230 - 2187 yards (1125 - 2000 m)
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)
English
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PDF Pattern includes:
Written explanation
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty: Intermediate

Breeze blouse is a loose fit knitwear designed with directional stitch flow and a mediterranean twist. This light garment features continuous cable neckline, integrated body and sleeves, curve sleeve cuffs and wide ribbing edge with i-cord trim.

Breeze blouse is worked from top down in cable and stockinette stitch in one piece.

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

MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference:
92 (97) 102 (108) 114 (120) 130 (140) cm
36.2 (38.2) 40.2 (42.5) 44.9 (47.2) 51.2 (55.1) inches

Overall Length (front top with curl-in edge + suggested bottom ribbing):
50+8 (52+8) 54+8 (55+9) 56+10 (57+10) 59+11 (61+11) cm
22.8 (23.6) 24.4 (25.2) 26 (26.4) 27.6 (28.3) inches

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
3.5 mm US 4 circular needles (80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )
4 mm US 6 circular needles (80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )
4.5 mm US 7 circular needles (40, 80 or 100 cm 16, 32 or 40 inches )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge

KNITTING DENSITY
In stockinette stitch using 4.5 mm US 7 needles
19 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches

SIZE GUIDE
The blouse is intended for a loose fit with approx. 5-10 cm 2-4 inches of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about 5-10 cm 2-4 inches larger in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) are recommended to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-115) 115-125 (125-135)cm 31.5-33.5 (33.5-35.4) 35.4-37.4 (37.4-39.4) 39.4-43.3 (43.3-45.3) 45.3-49.2 (49.2-53.1) inches.

For which size to choose can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite fitting clothes to help you find out how much positive ease you tend to like. Then, pick the size accordingly.

Photo demonstrates a typical XS/S with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm 34.6 inches wearing a size S. The look is going for a 9 cm 3.5 inches positive ease.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS
150 (150) 175 (175) 200 (200) 225 (225) gr.
Knitting for Olive, Silk Mohair, 25 gr. / 225 m - Dusty Rose
150 (150) 175 (175) 200 (200) 225 (225) gr.
Knitting for Olive, Silk Mohair, 25 gr. / 225 m - Mushroom Rose

Knit the blouse with 1 strand of dusty rose together with 1 strand of mushroom rose.

Yarn Alternatives
2 strands of any light fingering (3 ply) weight yarn