Every summer, my hands want to knit in linen. Out of that need, Karna Blouse was created. Then came winter, and I missed the simplicity of the garment I had worn all summer. The idea of a long sleeved winter version knitted in my favorite combination of yarn - linen and silk mohair - came to life and eventually became the pattern you are now having in front of you.

The garment is knitted top down and intended to be worn with a bit of positive ease. You start by knitting the collar and fold it to create a draw-string channel. Using increases, you knit the shoulder part back and forth until the width is correct. Then you knit the front part separately, and then the back before joining your work in the round. A picot edge ends the garment, creating a slightly bohemian fringe effect.

The suggested yarn weight equals fingering weight. For the original design, one strand of linen yarn and one strand of silk mohair yarn was held together throughout the work.

Size:
1 and 2

Finished Measurements after washing and blocking:
Bust circumference: (116) 139 cm
Upper sleeve circumference: (32) 36 cm

Yarn:
Please note that any adjustment in size and fit will affect the yarn requirements.

The original design was knitted in one strand of Lino held together with one strand of mohair, but you can choose any yarn of your liking provided that it gives you the right gauge.

(200) 300 g Lino by Colori Naturali, 840 m/100 g.
(200) 300 g Mohair

Gauge:
21x16 sts per 10x10 cm in stockinette on the larger pair of needles after washing and blocking.

Needles:
Nr 2,5 and 4 mm or the needle size you need to achieve gauge.

Notions:
5 stitch markers, stitch holder such as waste yarn or spare needles to place resting stitches on, and a tapestry needle to weave in ends.