Lyra is a timeless blouse in stockinette stitch and with dramatic sleeves. For the version in the photos, an extremely soft yarn combination of camel wool and silk mohair has been used. The blouse has a classic raglan construction and a cropped, boxy fit. It has a round, feminine neckline as well as interesting rib details along the sides, giving it an elegant and modern look.

CONSTRUCTION

The blouse is worked top-down in the round, beginning at the neckline, followed by raglan increases. Short rows are worked to create a good fit. After separating for body and sleeves, they are worked separately in the round.

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY

Lyra blouse is categorized as being of medium difficulty.

SIZES

1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7

Bust circumference of finished and blocked garment approx.: 96 (104) 110 (116) 124 (129) 137 cm / 37.7 (41) 43.3 (45.6) 48.8 (50.7) 53.9”

Length from back of neck to hem (inc. neckband): 40 (42) (44) (48) 50 (52) 54 cm / 15.8 (16.5) 17.3 (18.9) 19.7 (20.4) 21.2 “

Indicative size guide: I am wearing a size 2 in the photos, which gives me 29 cm / 11.4” of positive ease. The blouse is meant to be loose with an intended ease of 20-30 cm / 7.9-11.8” but will work just as well with 10 cm /4” of positive ease for a more fitted look.

TIP: If the smallest size is too large or you are between sizes, you can try the blouse on as you go and either subtract or add raglan increases.

YARN AND GAUGE

Lyra blouse is worked using ITO yarns:

1 strand Rakuda (40 g / 212 m, 70% wool & 30% camel fibers)

held with

1 strand Sensai (20 g / 240 m, 40% silk & 60% mohair)

Colours of the blouse in the photos: Rakuda col. white, Sensai col. white.

Note: If you want a lighter/cooler blouse, the Rakuda can be swapped for 1 strand Kinu (50 g / 425 m, 100% bourette silk) also from ITO.

Estimated yarn amounts:

5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 cones Rakuda.

4 (5) 5 (5) 6 (7) 7 balls of Sensai.

Indicative yarn amounts in meters/yards per strand: 950 (1050) 1150 (1250) 1400 (1525) 1600-1650 m / 1038 (1148) 1257 (1367) 1531 (1667) 1749-1804 yards.

Please note: The amounts above are an estimate and will vary from knitter to knitter. Consider beforehand whether you wish to add length or create several swatches, in which case you may wish to buy additional yarn.

Yarn alternatives:

1 strand Wild & Soft held with 1 strand Kid Seta, both from Gepard Garn.

Or

1 strand Hør Silke held with 1 strand Cashmere Lace, both from Gepard Garn.

Suggested needles:

4 mm / US 6 cable needle (40-80 cm / 16-32”)

3 mm / US 2.5 cable needle (16”)

Gauge: 21 sts x 32 rows in stockinette stitch on a 4 mm / US 6 needle = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” after washing and blocking.

MISSING A LARGER SIZE? Please e-mail me, I will gladly calculate a larger size if you want to (test)knit it! aegyoknit@outlook.com