DESCRIPTION
The name “Alectrona” refers to the Greek goddess, the goddess of the morning, or “waking from slumber.” In light of this inspiration, the blouse free knitting pattern is structured yet delicate, representing beauty and strength at once.

Balloon sleeves and dainty lace make this blouse a striking addition to any wardrobe. It is worked top-down and features lace detail on the balloon sleeves and ribbed waist. The fit is relaxed, comfortable, and the ribbing on the waist will create a beautifully shaped blouse.

SIZING
Sizing: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 6, 7, 8, 9 – xs (s, m, l, xl) 2xl, 3xl, 4xl, 5xl
Bust Circumference: 29.25 (33, 37.25, 45, 48.5)(50.75, 54.25, 57.75, 62.25) inches /74.25 (83.8, 94.6, 114.3, 123)(129, 138, 146.7, 158) cm
The blouse free knitting pattern is meant to be worn with 1-2 inches of positive ease in the bust and 0-2 inches of negative ease at the ribbed waist. (Shown in size S with 1 inch/2.5 cm of positive ease in the bust and 0 inch/0 cm of ease at the ribbed waist.)

GAUGE, NEEDLES, NOTIONS
Gauge: 18 sts/26 rounds = 4 inches/10cm in stockinette stitch with larger needles
14-st Lace Panel = 3.75 inches / 9.5 cm wide with larger needles
24 sts/36 rounds = 4 inches /10 cm in ribbing with smaller needles
Needles: US 8 / 5 mm circular needle – 16″/40 cm long
US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needle – 16″/40 cm long
US 4 / 3.5 mm needles for working small circumference in the round
Notions: Tapestry needle

YARN
The Alectrona blouse knitting pattern is designed for a fingering weight wool/wool blend. I used Ice Yarn - Philip alpaca in the colorway yellow gold.
Yarn: Yarn Weight 1 Superfine (Sock, Fingering, Baby)
Yardage: 871 (984, 1149, 1380, 1485) 1611, 1684, 1776, 1835 yds / 796 (899, 1050, 1261, 1357) 1473,1539, 1623, 1677 meters

SHARING
Posting on Instagram?! Use the hashtags #alectronablouse. Be sure to tag @ariannafrasca82 too!