Inspired by Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry Viii. A practical interpretation of her Tudor dresses represented in her portraits with its square neckline, pearl beading on the neckline, oversized bishop sleeves, a lace leaf panel, feminine shaping, and peplum to suggest the skirt of the dresses.
Construction
The blouse is knitted bottom up in the round, once the armpit is reached the blouse is then separated and the front and back are knitted separately flat. The front and back straps are joined together with a three needle bind off and the sleeves and peplum are picked up and knitted top down.
Level
Intermediate - I believe any technique can be achieved at any level with practice and the development of muscle memory. Attempt the things that seem difficult and don’t be afraid to make mistakes.
Sizing (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL and 3XL).
3-10cm positive ease.
Bust: 86 (94, 101, 108, 116, 124, 134) cm.
Waist: 67 (75, 82, 90, 97, 105, 115) cm.
Body from armpit to bottom of waistband (torso): 20 (20, 22, 22, 22, 23, 23) cm.
Tailoring: Tailoring instructions are included throughout the pattern, always use your body as a guide when following the suggested lengths and tailor if needed. As we are all different shapes and sizes this is important to ensure the blouse fits you perfectly.
Gauge
16 sts x 26 rows = 10cm.
What you need
Needles: 5mm circular needles, 60, 80 or 100cm for body. 4mm circular needle, 60 or 80cm for neckline.
Yarn: Sirdar Bonus DK. 1.5 (1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 3.5) balls in MC Olive Green (634) 1.5 (1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 3.5) balls in CC Cream (812). Each ball has 100g or 280 metres.
Other material
Cable needle, scrap yarn or stitch holders, stitch markers, crochet hook (small enough to fit into the hole of your chosen beads), white or pearl like beads (6, 8 or 10 mm).

A shaping table has also been included to help keep track of the lace panel and increases.