The CONSTANCE BLOUSE is a soft and airy knit with a vintage touch, perfect for anyone who loves a bit of old-fashioned charm. Inspired by romantic Victorian styles, it features delicate lace details, a flattering neckline with a simple tie, and a light, effortless feel.

Knit seamlessly from the top down, this blouse is made by holding one strand of lace yarn and one strand of mohair together, creating a cozy yet lightweight fabric with a soft halo. The result is a comfortable, wearable piece that feels just as dreamy as it looks.

The ease across sizes is 18-19 cm/7.25-7.5” The picture shows size 3 with 19 cm/7.5” of positive ease.

YARN:
Cool Wool Lace by LANA GROSSA, lace weight (100% virgin wool), 400 m/438 yds in 50 Gr
Grams: 145 (155, 165, 175, 190) (205, 220, 230, 250)
Meters: 1160 (1240, 1320, 1400, 1520) (1640, 1760, 1840, 2000)
Yards: 1270 (1360, 1445, 1535, 1665) (1795, 1925, 2015, 2190)
I used color No. 15 (lilac)
HELD TOGETHER WITH:
Natural Superkid Tweed by LANA GROSSA, lace weight (60% mohair, 30% silk, 7% cotton, 3% polyester), 200 m/219 yds in 25 Gr
Grams: 145 (155, 165, 175, 190) (205, 220, 230, 250)
Meters: 1160 (1240, 1320, 1400, 1520) (1640, 1760, 1840, 2000)
Yards: 1270 (1360, 1445, 1535, 1665) (1795, 1925, 2015, 2190)
I usedI used color No. 621 (rose)
NEEDLES:
• 2.25 mm/U.S. size 1 80 cm/32” circular needles
• 2.25 mm/U.S. size 1 dpns for working the i-cord
• 3.5 mm/U.S. size 4 80 cm/32” circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• 3.5 mm/U.S. size 4 circular needles or your preferred needles for knitting small circumference in the round (sleeves)

NOTIONS:
• stitch holders or waste yarn
• main marker and smaller markers for chart sections
• tapestry needle or crochet hook to weave in ends

GAUGE:
22 sts/28 RNDs = 10 cm/4” square in stockinette stitch on 3.5 mm/U.S. size 4 needles after blocking

SIZES:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
to fit chest circumference: 70 (80, 90, 100, 110) (120, 130, 140, 150) cm/28 (32, 36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56, 60)“

FINISHED CHEST MEASUREMENT:
89 (98, 109, 118, 129) (138, 149, 158, 169) cm/35.5 (39.25, 43.5, 47.25, 51.5) (55.25, 59.5, 63.25, 67.5) “

PATTERN NOTES:
• The blouse is worked in one piece top down.
• You start with the i-cord knitted either on dpns or using a knitting mill as shown in the video-tutorial.
• After that you cast on sts from the i-cord and work the top part of the yoke flat according to lace chart (written instructions for the charts are also provided).
• After approximately 8 cm of flat knitting, you join in the round and continue working the circular yoke in the round.
• Then you separate the sleeves and the body, add length to the upper back with short rows for neck shaping, then continue working the sleeves and the body separately.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
• basics (knit/purl, increase/decrease)
• I-cord cast on and bind off (written instructions with link to video tutorial are provided)
• short rows
• working in the round
• working from a chart (written instructions to charts are also provided)