The Bloom Blouse

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The Bloom Blouse is defined by a clean, well-thought-out construction where function and aesthetics meet. The simple silhouette is complemented by subtle details, while the airy stockinette stitches and rolled edges add softness and gentle structure. Created with comfort and freedom of movement in mind, the design is versatile and suitable for both layering and standalone wear throughout the year.

Yarn

Cashmere Lace, Gepard Garn (330m/25g)

or

Cashmere Extra Lace, Lang Yarns (320m/25g)

Yarn Amount and Sizes:

The Bloom Blouse is knitted according to your own measurements, but an estimated amount of yarn is:

S = 70–75 cm waist measurement and 45 cm length: 75 g

M = 76–84 cm waist measurement and 50 cm length: 100 g

L = 85–95 cm waist measurement and 55 cm length: 125 g

XL = 96–107 cm waist measurement and 60 cm length: 150 g

XXL = 108–120 cm waist measurement and 60 cm length: 175 g

Our recommendation is always to buy one extra skein of yarn rather than one too few.

Gauge in stockinette stitches on needle size 3,5 mm:

The gauge is 10 × 10 cm = 28 sts × 44 rows

The Bloom Blouse is knitted in stockinette stitch with 1 strand of yarn on 3.5 mm needles.

Needles and Accessories

• 1 circular needle size 3.5 mm, 40 cm
  
  
• 1 circular needle size 3 mm, 40 cm
  
  
• 5 double-pointed needles size 3.5 mm – or a short circular needle size 3.5
  
  
• 5 double-pointed needles size 3 mm – or a short circular needle size 3

• 2 stitch-holding cords

• 1 crochet hook, size 2,5mm
• 2 stitch markers
• A measuring tape
• A thin knitting elastic
• 1 blunt needle for weaving in ends / sewing the folded edge

Construction of the Blouse

The Bloom Blouse is knitted from the bottom up – starting with casting on an individually calculated number of stitches for the body. The lower edge is folded and knitted together to form a folded hem, from which you continue knitting in the round on a 3.5 mm circular needle until the work reaches the beginning of the armhole. From here, the stitches are divided in two, and the front and back pieces are knitted separately along the height of the armhole.

The front piece is knitted first, after which the neckline is shaped. Then the stitches for the back piece of the top are picked up and knitted. The shoulders are then joined at the top using mattress stitchs. After the shoulders have been joined, stitches are picked up first for the neckline, and then for the sleeves.

The sleeves are worked down toward the wrist, and at the end a thumb hole is made before the sleeve is finished with a rolled edge matching the one at the neckline.