The Lucy Blouse is a cozy and warm winter sweater, with a very classy and feminine look. The Blouse is knitted from the top down in Half Fisherman’s Rib and 1x1 rib, with double increases left and right from the raglan line as well as double decreases to form the details on the back.

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Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5
Bust circumference (blouse): 87 (96) 105 (114) 122
Fitting for bust circumference: 75-85 (85-95) 95-105 (105-115) 115-125 cm/ 29.5-33.5 (33.5-37.5) 37.5-41.5 (41.5-45.5) 45.5-49.5 “

The Lucy Blouse is designed to have a positive ease of 0-10 cm. Each size corresponds to your bust circumference or the widest part of your upper body. In the pictures the person is wearing the blouse in size 2 with a positive ease of 7 cm and a bust circumference of 89 cm.

The Half Fisherman’s Rib is very flexible, that means if you are between two sizes you can choose if you would like to wear the Lucy Blouse body-fitting or rather more relaxed.

If none of the specified sizes fits you, don’t hesitate to please contact me via knitting.deer@mail.de.

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Recommended yarn:

275 (325) 375 (375) 400 g Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes (57% Mohair, 28% Silk, 15% Pure Wool; Nd. 3-5 mm; 25g = 212m)
OR Silkhair by Lana Grossa (70% Mohair, 30% Silk; Nd. 4.5-5 mm; 25g = 210m)

OR Setasuri by Lana Grossa (69% Alpaca, 31% Silk; Nd. 3.5-4 mm; 25g = 212m)

or any other yarn quality that fits the gauge.

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Needed needles:

Circular needles 4 mm/US 6 (50-120 cm, 20-47”), double pointed needles/circular needles 3.5 mm/US 4

Additionally: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, measuring tape

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Gauge:

Half Fisherman’s Rib body: 19 sts x 34 R (10 cm x 10 cm/4”) on Nd 4 mm/US 6

1x1 rib body: 22 sts x 30 R (10 cm x 10 cm/4”) on Nd 3.5 mm/US 4

Each gauge is measured after blocking without stretching. If necessary, please adjust the needle size.

TIP: in Half Fisherman’s Rib each stockinette stitch corresponds to two rows since this stitch will be lifted to the right needle without being knitted in every second row.

TIP: Since Half Fisherman’s Rib tends to loosen up in length after blocking or wearing, the stitch count is more important for the gauge.