An oversize blouse in a simple mesh pattern with vertical lines. The mesh pattern creates a beautiful drape over the shoulders.

The blouse is worked top-down. Stitches are cast on with long tail cast-on at the neck. A mesh pattern is established and at the same time increases are made for the shoulders. When the shoulders have the final width, the mesh pattern is continued on the back piece.

Stitches are picked up at the shoulders and worked one at a time, while the neckline is shaped with increases. The two parts are joined at the neck and the work continues on the front piece.

The front- and back pieces are joined under the arms and the body is worked in the round. The blouse is finished with an I-Cord edge at the bottom and around the neck opening.

Stitches are picked up along the armholes and the sleeves are worked one at a time. Decreases are made on the inside of the sleeves and finished with I-Cord.

You can also choose to leave the sleeves out, as the edges along the armholes need no further finishing.

You will find video tutorials for the pattern techniques on: youtube.com/odd-row

Sizes:
XXS/XS (S/M) L/XL (2XL/3XL)

Blouse chest width:
116 (124) 136 (152)cm

Fits bust circumference:
75-85 (85-95) 95-110 (110-130)cm with a positive ease of appr. 35cm.

Length:
48 (50) 53 (57)cm - measured at center back including edges.

Gauge:
20 stitches, 28 rows at 10x10cm in mesh pattern when washed or steamed.

Suggested needles:
Circular needle 4mm - 80cm.

Materials:
• Silk Mohair, Isager (212m/25g) - 2 strands
With sleeves: 200 (225) 250 (325)g
Without sleeves: 150 (200) 200 (275)g

• Løvetand, CaMaRose (140m/50g) - 1 strand
With sleeves: 300 (350) 400 (500)g
Without sleeves: 250 (300) 350 (450)g

• Soft Fine, Isager (150m/25g) - 1 strand
With sleeves: 150 (200) 200 (250)g
Without sleeves: 100 (150) 150 (200)g

• Hør Silke, Gepard (175m/50g) - 1 strand
With sleeves: 250 (300) 350 (400)g
Without sleeves: 200 (250) 250 (350)g

• Coast, Holst Garn (350m/50g) - 2 strands
With sleeves: 250 (300) 350 (400)g
Without sleeves: 200 (250) 250 (350)g