Ivy Blouse Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Ivy Blouse — PetiteKnit knitting pattern
A light mohair blouse worked from the top down in one piece. Shoulder increases lead into sleeve-only increases and then raglan shaping; short rows shape the neckline and sleeves are knitted in the round.
English printed pattern booklet, posted to you. Yarn, needles and the finished garment are not included. This is not a PDF download.
Size and fit
Approximately 2 cm of positive ease. A 90 cm bust corresponds to size S, with a finished chest of 92 cm.
| Size | To fit chest/bust (cm) | Finished chest (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 75–80 | 82 | 48 |
| XS | 80–85 | 87 | 50 |
| S | 85–90 | 92 | 52 |
| M | 90–95 | 97 | 54 |
| L | 95–100 | 102 | 56 |
| XL | 100–110 | 112 | 57 |
| 2XL | 110–120 | 122 | 58 |
| 3XL | 120–130 | 132 | 59 |
| 4XL | 130–140 | 142 | 62 |
| 5XL | 140–150 | 152 | 63 |
Length measured mid back. Finished dimensions depend on matching gauge.
Gauge, needles and materials
Gauge: 23 stitches × 33 rows in stocking stitch on 3.5 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm.
Needles: 3.5 mm circulars: 40, 60 and 80 and/or 100 cm; 3.5 mm double-pointed needles, or use Magic Loop for the sleeves.
Designer difficulty: 3 out of 5.
Stocked designer-recommended yarn
Use Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair, two strands held together. The table is the combined total for both strands; do not double it again.
| Size | Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair — total for both strands (m) |
|---|---|
| XXS | 1696 |
| XS | 1696 |
| S | 1908 |
| M | 2120 |
| L | 2120 |
| XL | 2332 |
| 2XL | 2332 |
| 3XL | 2544 |
| 4XL | 2544 |
| 5XL | 2756 |
Metres converted from the designer’s stated quantities using Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair: 212 m per 25 g. Allow for swatching and any added length.
Wash and block your swatch before measuring. Match both stitch and row gauge in the stated stitch pattern; adjust needle size as needed and check the fabric’s drape.
Frequently asked questions
Does the yarn table mean twice the stated mohair length?
No. The Tynn Silk Mohair total already covers both held-together strands. Do not double it again.
Is Ivy Blouse as roomy as Ivy Sweater?
No. Blouse is designed for about 2 cm of positive ease, compared with about 12 cm in Ivy Sweater. Choose from this blouse’s measurements.