Crisp linen yarn and diagonal eyelets make a sweater girl shape completely modern. Cap sleeves and ribbing nip in the abbreviated shape.

Finished Size 32¼ (35¼, 40¾, 43½, 49)“ bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 33¾”, modeled with minimal ease.

Yarn Shibui Knits Linen (100% linen; 246 yd 225 m/1¾ oz 50 g: #2031 poppy, 5 (6, 8, 10, 11) skeins.

Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): 16” and 24” circulars (cir). Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24” cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m) in 2 colors; stitch holders; four 5/8” buttons.

Gauge 23 sts and 31 rnds = 4” in St st on larger needle, using 2 strands of yarn held tog; 29 sts and 28 rnds = 4” in k2, p2 rib on smaller needle, using 2 strands of yarn held tog.

Eva’s Blouse was featured on Knitting Daily TV Episode 1108.

If you’re interested in the inspiration behind this design you can read about it at Worldknits. While you’re there you can also check out the music I was listening to while writing the pattern and knitting the sample. I hope you enjoy! -Alex