Designed by Claudia Q

Inspired by Frida Kahlo, one of my favourite painters, this blouse celebrates the vibrant colours and intense passions of my Hispanic world. The floral design pays homage to Frida’s love for nature and bold hues. Her life and work embody the exuberance and extremes of my cultural heritage, making this piece a vivid reminder of her enduring influence. - Claudia Q

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SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Recommended ease: 0–2” / 0–5 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 33.25 (36.5, 40.25, 44.25, 48) (51.75, 56.25, 61, 63.75)“ / 83 (91, 101, 110, 120) (129.5, 141, 152, 159) cm.
Body Length to Underarm (Front): 10 (10, 10.5, 11.5, 12) (12, 12.5, 13, 13)” / 25.5 (25.5, 26.5, 29, 30.5) (30.5, 32, 33, 33) cm.
Sleeve Length to Underarm: 16.5 (16.5, 17, 17.5, 17.5) (18, 18, 18.5, 18.5)“ / 42 (42, 43, 44.5, 44.5) (46, 46, 47, 47) cm.
Upper Arm: 11.25 (11.75, 12.5, 13.5, 14.75) (16, 17.25, 18.5, 19)” / 28 (29.5, 31, 33.5, 37) (40, 43, 46.5, 47) cm.
Armhole Depth: 6 (6.75, 7.5, 8, 8.25) (9, 9.5, 10.5, 11.5)“ / 15 (17.5, 19, 20, 21) (22.5, 24, 26.5, 29) cm.
Back Neck Width: 7.25 (7.75, 7.75, 8, 8.25) (8.75, 9, 9, 9)” / 18.5 (19, 19, 20, 21) (21.5, 22.5, 22.5, 22.5) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 5) skeins of Premia by Lamana (60% mohair, 40% silk, 328 yds / 300 m – 25 g), colourway Bordeaux (16).

Or approx. 477 (524, 609, 694, 766) (863, 977, 1075, 1178) yds / 437 (480, 557, 635, 701) (790, 894, 983, 1078) m of lace-weight silk mohair.

Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles. US 5 / 3.75 mm spare needle of any type, for working I-Cord BO.

Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
25 sts x 34 rnds = 4” / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in St St, after blocking.

Pattern support: patterns@eweknit.ca