Elisabeth Blouse by PetiteKnit
Elisabeth Blouse by PetiteKnit
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The Elisabeth Blouse is worked from the top down. First the collar is worked so that it has stockinette stitch with the RS facing out on both front and back. After this, the first section of the yoke is worked back and forth with raglan increases on a circular needle. Stitches are picked up and knitted along the edges of the yoke, and double knitted front edges are worked along these, before the rest of the yoke is joined in the round and completed in this way. The neckline is shaped using short rows.
The following techniques are used in this pattern: Judy’s Magic Cast On, German Short Rows, double knitting and the Italian bind-off technique. Start by knitting a swatch to determine which needle size you need to achieve the correct gauge.
Size guide
The Elisabeth Blouse is designed to have approx. 6 cm [2¼ inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be approx. 6 cm [2¼ inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) 140-150 cm [31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 39½-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ (51¼-55) 55-59 inches]. The measurements for the finished garment are listed on the front page of the pattern. Note that these measurements are only achieved if the design is knitted in the correct gauge. Before beginning your project, measure yourself to determine which size will fit you the best. For example, if you measure 90 cm [35½ inches] around your bust (or around the widest part on your upper body) you should knit a size S. A size S sweater has a bust circumference of 96 cm \37¾ inches] which in the given example would give you 6 cm [2¼ inches] of positive ease.
Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
Bust circumference:
90 (96) 101 (106) 117 (125) 136 (146) 155 cm [35½ (37¾) 39¾ (41¾) 46 (49¼) 53½ (57½) 61 inches]
Length:
50 (51) 52 (53) 55 (56) 57 (59) 60 cm [19¾ (20) 20½ (21) 21½ (22¼) 22½ (23¼) 23½ inches] (measured mid back excl. collar)
Gauge:
23 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 4 mm [US6] needles
Needles:
Circular needles: two sets of 4 mm US6 / 80 and/or 100 cm 32 and/or 40 inches, 3.5 mm [US4] / 80 and/or 100 cm [32 and/or 40 inches] and 2.5 mm [US1½] / 60 cm [24 inches]
Double-pointed needles: 3.5 mm [US4] and 4 mm [US6] (unless you are using the Magic Loop technique)
Materials:
Suggestion 1: 250 (250) 275 (300) 325 (350) 375 (400) 400 g Cashmere Classic by Cardiff Cashmere (25 g = 112 m [122 yds]) or Cashmere 6/28 by Pascuali (25 g = 112 m [122 yds]) or Cashmere Premium by Lang Yarns (25 g = 115 m [126 yds]) or Cashmere by Mondial (25 g = 115 m [126 yds])
Suggestion 2: 200-250 (250) 250 (300) 300 (350) 350 (400) 400 g Sunday by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 235 m [257 yds]) or Merino by Knitting for Olive (50 g = 250 m [273 yds]) held together with 125-150 (150) 150 (175) 175 (200) 200 (225) 225 g Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn (25 g = 212 m [232 yds]) or Silk Mohair by Isager Yarn (25 g = 212 m [232 yds]) or 175 (200) 200 (225) 250 (250-275) 275 (275-300) 300 g Compatible Cashmere by Knitting for Olive (25 g = 150 m [164 yds])
Suggestion 3: 300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (400-450) 450 (500) 500 g Pernilla by Filcolana (50 g = 175 m [192 yds])
These yarn requirements equate to:
Approx. 1272 (1272) 1272 (1484) 1484 (1696) 1696 (1908) 1908 m of a light 4ply or heavy lace weight held together with the equivalent meterage of silk mohair lace
or
Approx. 1272 (1272) 1272 (1484) 1484 (1696) 1696 (1908) 1908 m of a sport weight yarn used on its own.
Difficulty: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (5 out of 5)
Suitable yarns include:
Material: 100% Merino d'Arles GOTS Wool
Yardage: 300m/100g
Needle: 3-4 mm
Gauge: 24 = 10 cm
Washing instructions: Hand Wash
Mokosh is one of Hey Mama Wolf’s most popular yarns. It’s a 2-ply, sport weight yarn made from Merino d'Arles GOTS-certified wool—with a 21 micron count, this is the softest wool native to Europe. This rare sheep breed hails from southern France and, due to the high crimp of its fleece, yarn spun from this wool has pockets of trapped air, providing insulation and resulting in warmer garments. The wool from this breed is exceptionally fluffy, bouncy, and soft.
Our favorite GOTS-certified mill in Turkey then spins and dyes our exquisite organic wool, allowing us to have everything under one roof. This reduces our carbon footprint and ensures that the wool meets our high standards for quality and sustainability. GOTS certification is important to us, as it guarantees the best for the environment, sheep, and even the people involved in the production.
Mokosh is lightweight, lofty, and has a fine sheen. This makes it ideal for knitting sweaters, hats, and shawls.
Fibre Content: 100% superfine Geelong lambswool
Skein weight: 100g
Meterage: 675m per 100g
Washing: Hand wash only
Please note this yarn is not scoured before winding into skeins which means it needs to be washed after knitting in order to bloom into its beautifully soft final state.
Scroll down to see the colours available and to read more about this yarn. (please note the Loch Leven shade is a pale blue and not as grey as it appears in the photos!)
This beautifully soft and silky blend of mohair and silk is spun in South Africa from fibre produced to the highest welfare and environmental standards. The colour range is carefully selected to match standard solid yarns. It can be worked on its own or held with another yarn to create an endless variety of fabrics.
Material: 72% Mohair, 28% Silk
Yardage: 210m/25g
Needle: 3.5-5 mm
Gauge: 18 = 10 cm
Washing instructions: hand wash only
Please note that there is a further brand of Mohair silk lace weight in the sale bin here
Along avec Anna mohair silk is certified cruelty free, and REACH compliant, meaning that no harmful chemicals have been used in the processing. (See below for more details about these standards)
72% fine kid mohair and 28% mulberry silk
Ball : 25g
Meterage : 210m
Can be knit single, double or with a thread of merino to get a DK weight gauge.
Hand wash
The raw materials for our yarns come from South Africa. Our spinning mill is RMS / RWS and oeko-tex certified, which ensures the wool is produced with respect for animals, humans and the environment.