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The West Village Blouse knitting pattern empowers you to create a generously oversized statement piece for your timeless wardrobe. It makes up for a versatile garment that can be worn across seasons, whether layered over a bra in the summer or over a long-sleeve shirt in the winter.

CONSTRUCTION
The blouse pattern is worked seamlessly top-down with drop-shoulder construction. Short rows are worked at the bottom to lower the back. Sleeves are picked up at the armscye and worked top-down, gradually increasing in width to a bell shape. The neckline is finished with an attached i-cord band and additional i-cord edging.

FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
54 (57, 62.5, 65.5, 69.75, 74, 78.25, 82.5, 85.5, 89.75) in/ 137 (145, 159, 166.5, 177, 188, 199, 209.5, 217, 228) cm
23-24.75 in/58.5-63 cm positive ease (oversized fit)

Model is 5’6” / 168 cm tall and has a 32 in/81 cm bust. She’s wearing size M in the pictures.

DESIGNED FOR CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 64) in/ 76 (86, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5, 157.5, 162.5) cm

YARN
Lace-weight yarn, preferably a silk-mohair blend.
Yarn used: Quince & Co. Dove, colorway Jordan Pond – 83% kid mohair / 17% mulberry silk (250 m /273 yds per 50 g/1.8 oz.
2 (2.5, 2.5, 2.5, 3, 3, 3, 3.5, 3.5, 3.5) skeins or 492 (615, 615, 615, 738, 738, 738, 861, 861, 861) yds / 500 (625, 625, 625, 750, 750, 750, 875, 875, 875) m

RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
US size 13 (9 mm) or the size needed to obtain the gauge
US size 8 (5 mm)
A long circular needle (32 in/80 cm), or the length you’re most comfortable using.
For sleeves, use long circular needles with the magic loop method or double-pointed needles of the same size.

NOTIONS
At least 2 stitch markers and 8 progress keepers, scrap yarn or a stitch holder, and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
Wrap and turn (short rows)
Applied/attached i-cord
Italian cast on, double-knitted edge/band, kitchener st
(links to recommended tutorials are included in the pattern)

This pattern is #sizeinclusive

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