Frankie Blouse

The Frankie Blouse is worked from the top down with raglan increases along the yoke.

Short rows are worked at the back neckline to shape the neck. The sleeves are worked in the round on double-pointed needles or using a circular needle. The blouse is worked with narrow stripes throughout.

Two strands of yarn are held together throughout the project. The meterage listed below reflects the total amount required.

The blouse is designed with approx. 0–5 cm of positive ease.
Choose a size based on your bust measurement.

Sizes

XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)

Designed to fit bust circumference:

75–80 (80–85) 85–90 (90–95) 95–100 (100–110) 110–120 (120–130) 130–140 (140–150) cm

Finished Measurements

*Measured mid back.

Designed with approx. 0–5 cm of positive ease.

Yarn Requirements

(Two strands held together throughout)

Main Colour – Silk Mohair type yarn

(approx. 210–225 m per 25 g)

*Based on approx. 212 m per 25 g. Slight variation may occur depending on brand (210–225 m).

If using Soft Silk Mohair (225 m per 25 g), total meterage will be approx.:

1,125 (1,125) 1,125 (1,350) 1,575 (1,575) 1,575 (1,800) 1,800 (2,025) m

Stripe Colour – Silk Mohair type yarn

(approx. 210–225 m per 25 g)

*Based on approx. 212 m per 25 g.

Needles

Circular needles:
4 mm (40, 60 and 80 and/or 100 cm)
3.5 mm (80 or 100 cm)

Double-pointed needles:
4 mm and 3.5 mm

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Gauge

21 stitches × 31 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles

Construction

• Worked top down
• Raglan increases
• Short-row neckline shaping
• Sleeves worked in the round
• Narrow stripes throughout
• Two strands held together

Skill Level

★ ★ ★
Intermediate – suitable for knitters comfortable with raglan shaping and working with mohair held double.