The Ruke Amelie blouse is a minimalist capsule knit with an expressive O-neck, perfect for everyday wear. It features short sleeves that reach the elbows and is knitted using 5 mm needles. The yoke is worked flat in rows, while the body and sleeves are worked in the round for a seamless finish. A decorative stripe in a contrasting color accents the sleeves just before the cuffs and is echoed above the hem of the body, adding a subtle yet stylish detail. All edges, including the neckline, are worked in rib stitch pattern and finished with a Ruke cast-off. This blouse is ideal for those in-between days when the weather is warm but still carries a slight chill.

Language: English

Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2X) 3X (4X) to be worn with 5cm (2in) positive ease. Shown in size M.

Yarns (two yarns held together):

1. Ruke, Semi-wool (50% wool, 30% PES, 20% PA; 100g (3.5oz) = 235m (257yds)), colours no.: 70, 19.
2. Filcolana, Saga (100% Wool; 50g (1.75oz) = 300m (328yds)), colours no.: 973, 303.

Yarn weight (Worsted / Afghan / Aran):
1. Ruke, Semi-wool:
300 (300) 400 (400) 500 (500) 600 (600) g
10.6 (10.6) 14.1 (14.1) 17.6 (17.6) 21.1 (21.1) oz
3 (3) 4 (4) 5 (5) 6 (6) balls
705 (705) 940 (940) 1175 (1175) 1410 (1410) m
771 (771) 1028 (1028) 1285 (1285) 1542 (1542) yds

1. Filcolana, Saga: 3 (3) 4 (4) 4 (4) 5 (5) balls

Needles:
5mm (US8, UK6) 40-60-80cm (16-24-31in) circular needles and 5mm (US8, UK6) 20cm (7.75in) 5 pcs. double point needles.
4mm (US6, UK8) 40-60cm (16-24in) circular needles.

Gauge:
10cm x 10cm (4in x 4in) = 16.5 stitches x 25.5 rows in Stockinette stitch pattern after washing.

Notions:
2 closed stitch markers, 1 piece of 50cm (20in) contrasting yarn, tapestry needle.

Finished measurements:
Bust circumference: 80 (89.5) 99.5 (106.5) 114 (123.5) 131 (140.5) cm / 32 (36) 39.75 (42.75) 45.5 (49.5) 52.25 (56.25) in
Sweater length (in back center): 49 (51.5) 53.5 (57) 59 (62.5) 64.5 (67) cm / 19.5 (20.5) 21.5 (22.75) 23.75 (25) 26 (26.75) in
Sleeve length: 21 (22.5) 24.5 (26) 27.5 (29) 30 (31.5) cm / 8.5 (9) 9.75 (10.25) 11 (11.5) 12 (12.5) in
Sleeve upper arm circumference: 31 (34.5) 37.5 (41) 43.5 (48.5) 51 (53.5) cm / 12.25 (13.75) 15 (16.5) 17.5 (19.5) 20.25 (21.25) in