Well, hellooo everyone! Today, I’m beyond excited to share with you my very first FREE knitting pattern – the Stria Summer Blouse! Ultra chic and modern, this blouse is destined to become a staple in your hand-knit warm weather wardrobe. Its breezy design features a simple, open-knit stitch pattern combined with a drapey, relaxed fit – ensuring maximum stylish comfort even on the hottest of summer days!
Made with 100% cotton yarn, the Stria Summer Blouse is as comfortable as it is stylish. The natural fibers provide exceptional breathability and softness, making it perfect for warm weather wear. Cotton’s durability ensures that your handmade blouse will maintain its beauty and shape through countless washes and wears, offering you a reliable and sustainable addition to your wardrobe.
One of the features I love most about this top is its incredible versatility. Pair it with your favorite jeans for a laid-back afternoon dining with friends, or effortlessly tuck it into a flowy skirt for an elegant night out on the town. Whatever the occasion, Stria has you covered!
The full knitting pattern is available for FREE below, but if you prefer an ad-free printable PDF, you can purchase a copy right HERE on this website or at my Ravelry store.
CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW
Stria is a top-down knit that begins at the Back Panel, with German Short Rows to shape the left and right shoulder slopes. You’ll begin by casting on the full width of stitches, then work back and forth in short rows that gradually get wider and wider until all cast on stitches have been worked and both shoulder slopes have been shaped. The rest of the Back panel is worked straight down to the depth of the armhole, with no further shaping. Once the Back Panel is complete, you’ll put those stitches on hold and move on to begin working the Front Neckline.
The Front Neckline is worked in two separate sections – the left side and the right side. You’ll begin by picking up stitches along the LEFT shoulder slope of the Back Panel. From here, you’ll work German Short Rows once again to shape the shoulder slope (this time, of the Left Front Panel), while at the same time, working increases along the inside edge in order to shape the curve of the front neckline.
Once the left front shoulder and neckline is complete, you’ll once again place these stitches on hold while you work the right side in the exact same manner – only mirrored. Once both sides have been worked, you’ll connect the two sides by casting on stitches in between them.
The rest of the Front Panel is worked straight down to the depth of the armhole, with no further shaping. Once the Front Panel is complete, you’ll join it to the Back Panel and begin working in the round. You’ll then begin shaping the taper of each underarm by working a series of evenly spaced decreases along several rows. Once the underarms are complete, the rest of the body is worked straight down (in the round) with no further shaping. The body is then finished off with a couple inches of twisted ribbing.
From here, all that’s left to work is the neckband and each armhole. All three sections are worked in the same manner. First, you’ll pick up stitches along the circumference, then work about an inch and a half of twisted ribbing before finally finishing it off with an Italian Bind-Off.
Special Techniques: German Short Rows
This pattern is written assuming you know how to work German Short Rows, and are familiar with its terminology. If you are a visual learner and are unfamiliar with how to work German Short Rows, I highly recommend checking out this video, by Brooklyn Tweed.
HOW TO WORK GERMAN SHORT ROWS
German Short Rows are worked in the exact same manner on both the RS and WS of the fabric. Work each short row turn as follows:
- When the pattern says ‘turn’, simply turn your work to the opposite side (you will still have stitches remaining on your LH needle).
- Make dbl st (make a ‘double stitch’):
With working yarn held in FRONT, slip the first stitch on your LH needle purlwise. Bring the working yarn up and over your RH needle towards the back of your work (NOT between the two needles). This creates a ‘double stitch’.
Give the working yarn a bit of a tug to tighten things up and continue working as instructed in the pattern.
- When you come back around to the ‘double stitch’ on the opposite side, treat this stitch as if it were a SINGLE stitch on your needle.
*NOTE: When working German Short Rows, it is important to remember to treat the ‘dbl st’ as a SINGLE stitch when you come back around to it on the opposite side. This pattern assumes you know how to do this (watch the recommended video above if you are unsure).
* A Note On Terminology
When the pattern states to work a number of stitches past a double stitch, this means to work the double stitch FIRST, then work the number of stitches stated before turning your work.
When the pattern states to work a stitch repeat to a number of stitches before a double stitch, this means that when you stop working the repeat, you should have the stated number of stitches remaining before you’ve reached the double stitch (i.e., the double stitch is NOT included in that count).
In both the above instances, it can be helpful to think of the double stitch as an ‘anchor point’ to determine when and where to perform your German Short Row turn(s).
stitch patterns
Okay! Before we get into the nitty gritty of the actual knitting pattern itself, let’s get ourselves familiar with the main stitch pattern used all throughout this blouse. Stria’s main stitch pattern is a simple 2-row repeat, consisting of some pretty basic, beginner friendly stitches – knits, purls, yarnovers, and left/right leaning decreases. Supplementing this stitch pattern are several columns of Half Fisherman’s Rib, which you’ll see located on Stria’s left and right sides. Be sure to familiarize yourself with these two stitch patterns before casting on! The instructions for how to work both stitch patterns are provided below:
The Main Stitch Pattern
Worked over the vast majority of the blouse, STRIA’s main stitch pattern is a very simple openwork lace motif, repeated over 2 rows/rounds and across 7 stitches:
WORKED FLAT
Row 1 (WS): p4, k1, p2.
Row 2 (RS): ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2.
WORKED IN THE ROUND
Rnd 1: k2, p1, k4.
Rnd 2: ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2.
Half Fisherman's Rib
Located along STRIA’s left and right sides are several columns of Half Fisherman’s Rib (HFR). Another very simple stitch pattern, HFR is worked over 2 rows/rounds and across 2 stitches:
WORKED FLAT
Row 1 (WS): Knit.
Row 2 (RS): k1b, p1.
WORKED IN THE ROUND
Rnd 1: Purl.
Rnd 2: k1b, p1.
Sizing & Materials
Alright, let’s get this thing started shall we? Below you’ll find a list of all the things you’ll need to get started with this pattern, as well as a complete overview of sizing and gauge.
sizing & Gauge
XS (X, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
BODY CIRCUMFERENCE:
35½ (40, 44½, 47¼, 52) (56, 59¼, 63½, 68) in./
90 (101½, 113, 120, 132) (142¼, 150½, 161¼, 172¾) cm
TOTAL LENGTH:
20¾ (21¼, 21¾, 22¼, 22¾) (23¼, 23¾, 24¼, 24¾) in./
52¾ (54, 55¼, 56½, 57¾) (59, 60¼, 61½, 62¾) cm
This blouse is designed to be worn with approx. 6 – 8 in./15¼ – 20¼ cm of positive ease. To find your ideal size, measure your bust circumference and add your desired amount of ease. Finally, pick the finished body circumference closest to that number.
*The sample shown in this pattern is knitted in size M with approx. 8 in./20¼ cm positive ease.
GAUGE
25 sts, 38 rows = 4 x 4 in./10 x 10 cm
[6¼ sts, 9½ rows = 1 x 1 in./2½ x 2½ cm]
materials Needed
YARN:
Drops Safran
[100% Cotton (approx. 175 yds/160 m per 50g/1.8 oz)]
250 (300, 300, 350, 400) (400, 450, 500, 550) g
805 (900, 1030, 1145, 1260) (1395, 1495, 1770) yds
*The blouse shown in this pattern is knitted in the colour Black.
NEEDLES:
US 2.5/3mm circular needles – 16″ & 32″
US 1.5/2.5mm circular needles – 16″
*These needle sizes are only suggestions – use the size that will give you the correct gauge.
NOTIONS:
Locking Stitch Markers
Waste Yarn or Spare Circular Needles
Measuring Tape
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Blocking Materials
Abbreviations
BO
BOR
cm
CO
dbl st.
dec’d
dec-L
dec-R
in.
inc’d
k
k1b
k1-tbl
Bind off.
Beginning of round.
Centimeter(s).
Cast on.
Double stitch.
Decreased.
Left leaning double decrease.
Right leaning double decrease.
Inch(es).
Increased.
Knit.
Knit one below.
Knit one through the back loop.
k2tog
LH
p
p1-tbl
pm
RH
Rnd
RS
sm
st(s)
WS
yo twice
Knit two together.
Left hand.
Purl.
Purl one through the back loop.
Place marker.
Right hand.
Round.
Right side.
Slip marker.
Stitch(es).
Wrong side.
Yarnover twice.
Left Leaning Double Decrease (dec-L)
Slip the next stitch and the stitch below it knitwise with yarn at back. Again, slip the next stitch (without the stitch below), this time purlwise onto your RH needle. Lift the next stitch and the stitch below it up and onto your LH needle. Place the slipped purl stitch back onto your LH needle. Knit the resulting 3 strands together. Finally, pass the initial slipped ‘double stitch’ over the resulting stitch.
Right Leaning Double decrease (dec-R)
Slip the next stitch and the stitch below it knitwise, with yarn at back. Knit the resulting ‘double stitch’ together with the next stitch through the back loops. Lift the next stitch and the stitch below it up and onto your LH needle. Place the last stitch on your RH needle back onto your LH needle. Pass the ‘double stitch’ over this stitch. Finally, place the resulting stitch back onto your RH needle.
Yarnover Twice (yo twice)
If the next stitch is a knit stitch, wrap the yarn around your needle from front to back to front. Knit the next stitch (with yarn in FRONT).
If the next stitch is a purl stitch, wrap the yarn around your needle from front to back to front to back to front. Purl the next stitch.
Schematic
A: Body Circumference = 35½ (40, 44½, 47¼, 52) (56, 59¼, 63½, 68) in./90 (101½, 113, 120, 132) (142¼, 150½, 161¼, 172¾) cm
B: Chest Width = 20¼ (22½, 24¾, 27, 29) (31½, 33, 35¼, 37½) in./51½ (57, 62¾, 68½, 73½) (80, 83¾, 89½, 92¼) cm
C: Total Length = 20¾ (21¼, 21¾, 22¼, 22¾) (23¼, 23¾, 24¼, 24¾) in./52¾ (54, 55¼, 56½, 57¾) (59, 60¼, 61½, 62¾) cm
D: Back Neck Width = 7½ (7½, 7½, 8½, 8½) (8½, 9¼, 9¼, 9¼) in./19 (19, 19, 21½, 21½) (21½, 23½, 23½, 23½) cm
E: Hem Length = 2½ (2½, 2½, 2½, 2½) (2½, 2½, 2½, 2½) in./6¼ (6¼, 6¼, 6¼, 6¼) (6¼, 6¼, 6¼, 6¼) cm
F: Front Neck Depth = 2¾ (2¾, 3, 3, 3) (3¼, 3½, 3½, 3¾) in./7 (7, 7½, 7½, 7½) (8¼, 8¾, 8¾, 9½) cm
G: Shoulder Depth = 1¼ (1½, 1¾, 1¾, 2) (2, 2, 2¼, 2½)in./3 (3¾, 4½, 4½, 5) (5, 5, 5¾, 6¼) cm
H: Armhole Depth = 11¾ (12, 12½, 13, 13¼) (13¾, 14¼, 14½, 14¾) in./29¾ (30½, 31¾, 33, 33½) (35, 36¼, 36¾, 37½) cm
I: Sleeve Length = 1½ (1½, 1½, 1½, 1½) (1½, 1½, 1½, 1½) in./3¾ (3¾, 3¾, 3¾, 3¾) (3¾, 3¾ 3¾, 3¾) cm
The Back Panel
Construction of the Back Panel begins with casting on the full width of stitches for your size. From here, you will begin working back and forth using German Short Rows to shape the left and right shoulder slopes. Once short rows have been completed, the rest of the Back Panel is worked straight down (back and forth) with no further shaping, until you’ve reached the depth indicated for your size.
BEGIN HERE
With US 2.5/3mm circular needles, loosely CO 130 (144, 158, 169, 183) (197, 208, 222, 236) sts using the Long Tail Cast-On.
Place a locking stitch marker 41 (48, 55, 58, 65) (72, 75, 82, 89) sts in from each side of your CO. Place the markers on the CO edge itself and NOT on the needle. There should be 48 (48, 48, 53, 53) (53, 58, 58, 58) sts between the two markers. These sts are your blouse’s back neckline.
Short Row 1 (WS):
Short Row 2 (RS):
Short Row 3 (WS):
Short Row 4 (RS):
Short Row 5 (WS):
Short Row 6 (RS):
Knit 14 (14, 14, 16, 16) (16, 18, 18, 18), p5, (k1, p6) a total of 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) (14, 15, 16, 17) times, knit 0 (0, 0, 5, 5) (5, 4, 4, 4), turn.
Make dbl st, knit 3 (3, 3, 2, 2) (2, 1, 1, 1), (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) a total of 6 (6, 6, 7, 7) (7, 8, 8, 8) times, knit 2 (2, 2, 1, 1) (1, 0, 0, 0), turn.
Make dbl st, purl 5 (5, 5, 4, 4) (4, 3, 3, 3), (k1, p6) a total of 6 (6, 6, 7, 7) (7, 8, 8, 8) times, k1, p4, turn.
Make dbl st, k1, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) to 5 sts past dbl st (of previous short row), turn.
Make dbl st, p3, (k1, p6) to 2 sts past dbl st (of previous short row), k1, p4, turn.
Make dbl st, k1, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) to 7 sts past dbl st (of previous short row), turn.
Short Row 1 (WS): Knit 14 (14, 14, 16, 16) (16, 18, 18, 18), p5, (k1, p6) a total of 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) (14, 15, 16, 17) times, knit 0 (0, 0, 5, 5) (5, 4, 4, 4), turn.
Short Row 2 (RS): Make dbl st, knit 3 (3, 3, 2, 2) (2, 1, 1, 1), (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) a total of 6 (6, 6, 7, 7) (7, 8, 8, 8) times, knit 2 (2, 2, 1, 1) (1, 0, 0, 0), turn.
Short Row 3 (WS): Make dbl st, purl 5 (5, 5, 4, 4) (4, 3, 3, 3), (k1, p6) a total of 6 (6, 6, 7, 7) (7, 8, 8, 8) times, k1, p4, turn.
Short Row 4 (RS): Make dbl st, k1, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) to 5 sts past dbl st (of previous short row), turn.
Short Row 5 (WS): Make dbl st, p3, (k1, p6) to 2 sts past dbl st (of previous short row), k1, p4, turn.
Short Row 6 (RS): Make dbl st, k1, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) to 7 sts past dbl st (of previous short row), turn.
Repeat Short Rows 5 & 6 a total of 1 (2, 3, 3, 4) (5, 5, 6, 7) times (meaning you will have worked Short Rows 5 & 6 a total of 2 (3, 4, 4, 5) (6, 6, 7, 8) times).
Work the remaining short rows as follows:
Short Row 1 (WS):
Short Row 2 (RS):
Short Row 3 (WS):
Short Row 4 (RS):
Short Row 5 (WS):
Short Row 6 (RS):
Make dbl st, p3, (k1, p6) to 2 sts past dbl st (of previous short row), k1, p5, turn.
Make dbl st, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) to 7 sts past dbl st (of previous short row), k1, turn.
Make dbl st, p4, (k1, p6) to 5 sts before dbl st (of previous short row), k1, p5, knit 7 (7, 7, 7, 7) (7, 9, 9, 9), turn.
Make dbl st, (k1b, p1) a total of 3 (3, 3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) to dbl st (of previous short row), knit the dbl st, (p1, k1b) a total of 3 (3, 3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) times, p1, turn.
Make dbl st, knit 6 (6, 6, 6, 6) (6, 8, 8, 8), p5, (k1, p6) until 20 (20, 20, 22, 22) (22, 24, 24, 24) sts remain, k1, p5, knit 14 (14, 14, 16, 16) (16, 18, 18, 18).
k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 6 (6, 6, 7, 7) (7, 8, 8, 8) times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 15 (15, 15, 17, 17) (17, 19, 19, 19) sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) a total of 6 (6, 6, 7, 7) (7, 8, 8, 8) times, p1, k1.
Short Row 1 (WS): Make dbl st, p3, (k1, p6) to 2 sts past dbl st (of previous short row), k1, p5, turn.
Short Row 2 (RS): Make dbl st, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) to 7 sts past dbl st (of previous short row), k1, turn.
Short Row 3 (WS): Make dbl st, p4, (k1, p6) to 5 sts before dbl st (of previous short row), k1, p5, knit 7 (7, 7, 7, 7) (7, 9, 9, 9), turn.
Short Row 4 (RS): Make dbl st, (k1b, p1) a total of 3 (3, 3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) to dbl st (of previous short row), knit the dbl st, (p1, k1b) a total of 3 (3, 3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) times, p1, turn.
Short Row 5 (WS): Make dbl st, knit 6 (6, 6, 6, 6) (6, 8, 8, 8), p5, (k1, p6) until 20 (20, 20, 22, 22) (22, 24, 24, 24) sts remain, k1, p5, knit 14 (14, 14, 16, 16) (16, 18, 18, 18).
Short Row 6 (RS): k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 6 (6, 6, 7, 7) (7, 8, 8, 8) times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 15 (15, 15, 17, 17) (17, 19, 19, 19) sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) a total of 6 (6, 6, 7, 7) (7, 8, 8, 8) times, p1, k1.
Short row shaping of the shoulder slopes is now complete.
Continue working back and forth in pattern as established until your work measures approx. 13 (13½, 14¼, 14¾, 15) (15½, 16¼, 16¾, 17¼) in./33 (34¼, 36¼, 37½, 38) (39¼, 41¼, 42½, 43¾) cm from the CO edge of the back neckline. Take care to ensure that you end your work after having completed a WS row.
*The above measurement should equate to approx. 125 (129, 135, 141, 145) (151, 155, 159, 165) rows worked for the entire Back Panel (including short rows).
The Back Panel is now complete. Cut yarn and place sts on hold while you work the Front Panel.
The Front Panel
The Front Panel begins at the Left Shoulder Slope & Neckline. You’ll shape the shoulder slope with German Short Rows, and at the same time, work a series of double yarnover increases across several rows in order to shape the left side of the front neckline. Once the left side of the Front Panel is complete, you’ll place its stitches on hold while the right side is worked in the same manner – only this time, mirrored.
The Left Front Shoulder
With US 2.5/3mm circular needles, pick up and knit 42 (49, 56, 59, 66) (73, 76, 83, 90) sts along the CO edge of the LEFT shoulder slope. Pick up and knit these sts as follows:
Pick up and knit 1 st where you placed the second marker (in between the last back neckline st and the first left shoulder st) – this extra st will be the selvedge edge for the left front neckline. Then, pick up and knit inside all 41 (48, 55, 58, 65) (72, 75, 82, 89) sts along the LEFT shoulder slope.
Now, begin working short rows to shape the left shoulder slope as follows:
XS, S, M ONLY:
Short Row 1 (WS):
Short Row 2 (RS):
Short Row 3 (WS):
Short Row 4 (RS):
Short Row 5 (WS):
Short Row 6 (RS):
Short Row 7 (WS):
k14, p5, (k1, p6) until 2 sts remain, k2.
k2, yo, k2tog, k2, turn.
Make dbl st, p3, k2.
k2, yo, k2tog, k2, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2, turn.
Make dbl st, p3, k1, p6, k2.
k2, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) to 7 sts past dbl st (of previous short row), turn.
Make dbl st, p3, (k1, p6) until 2 sts remain, k2.
Short Row 1 (WS): k14, p5, (k1, p6) until 2 sts remain, k2.
Short Row 2 (RS): k2, yo, k2tog, k2, turn.
Short Row 3 (WS): Make dbl st, p3, k2.
Short Row 4 (RS): k2, yo, k2tog, k2, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2, turn.
Short Row 5 (WS): Make dbl st, p3, k1, p6, k2.
Short Row 6 (RS): k2, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) to 7 sts past dbl st (of previous short row), turn.
Short Row 7 (WS): Make dbl st, p3, (k1, p6) until 2 sts remain, k2.
Repeat Short Rows 6 & 7 a total of 0 (1, 2, – , – ) ( – , – , – , – ) times (meaning you will have worked rows 6 & 7 a total of 1 (2, 3, – , – ) ( – , – , – , – ) times). Work the remaining short rows as follows:
Short Row 1 (RS):
Short Row 2 (WS):
Short Row 3 (RS):
Short Row 4 (WS):
Short Row 5 (RS):
k2, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) to 7 sts past dbl st (of previous short row), k1, turn.
Make dbl st, p4, (k1, p6) until 2 sts remain, k2.
k2, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) to dbl st (of previous short row), knit dbl st, (p1, k1b) a total of 3 times, p1, turn.
Make dbl st, k6, p5, (k1, p6) until 2 sts remain, k2.
k2, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 15 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
Short Row 1 (RS): k2, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) to 7 sts past dbl st (of previous short row), k1, turn.
Short Row 2 (WS): Make dbl st, p4, (k1, p6) until 2 sts remain, k2.
Short Row 3 (RS): k2, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) to dbl st (of previous short row), knit dbl st, (p1, k1b) a total of 3 times, p1, turn.
Short Row 4 (WS): Make dbl st, k6, p5, (k1, p6) until 2 sts remain, k2.
Short Row 5 (RS): k2, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 15 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
L, XL, 2XL ONLY:
Short Row 1 (WS):
Short Row 2 (RS):
Short Row 3 (WS):
Short Row 4 (RS):
Short Row 5 (WS):
Short Row 6 (RS):
Short Row 7 (WS):
k16, p5, (k1, p6) until 3 sts remain, k1, p1, k1.
k3, yo, k2tog, k2, turn.
Make dbl st, p3, k1, p1, k1.
k3, yo, k2tog, k2, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2, turn.
Make dbl st, p3, k1, p6, k1, p1, k1.
k3, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) to 7 sts past dbl st (of previous short row), turn.
Make dbl st, p3, (k1, p6) until 3 sts remain, k1, p1, k1.
Short Row 1 (WS): k16, p5, (k1, p6) until 3 sts remain, k1, p1, k1.
Short Row 2 (RS): k3, yo, k2tog, k2, turn.
Short Row 3 (WS): Make dbl st, p3, k1, p1, k1.
Short Row 4 (RS): k3, yo, k2tog, k2, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2, turn.
Short Row 5 (WS): Make dbl st, p3, k1, p6, k1, p1, k1.
Short Row 6 (RS): k3, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) to 7 sts past dbl st (of previous short row), turn.
Short Row 7 (WS): Make dbl st, p3, (k1, p6) until 3 sts remain, k1, p1, k1.
Repeat Short Rows 6 & 7 a total of – ( – , – , 2, 3) (4, – , – , – ) times (meaning you will have worked rows 6 & 7 a total of – ( – , – , 3, 4) (5, – , – , – ) times). Work the remaining short rows as follows:
Short Row 1 (RS):
Short Row 2 (WS):
Short Row 3 (RS):
Short Row 4 (WS):
k3, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) to 7 sts past dbl st, k1, turn.
Make dbl st, p4, (k1, p6) until 3 sts remain, k1, p1, k1.
k3, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) to dbl st, knit dbl st, (p1, k1b) a total of 3 times, p1, turn.
Make dbl st, k6, p5, (k1, p6) until 3 sts remain, k1, p1, k1.
Short Row 1 (RS): k3, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) to 7 sts past dbl st, k1, turn.
Short Row 2 (WS): Make dbl st, p4, (k1, p6) until 3 sts remain, k1, p1, k1.
Short Row 3 (RS): k3, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) to dbl st, knit dbl st, (p1, k1b) a total of 3 times, p1, turn.
Short Row 4 (WS): Make dbl st, k6, p5, (k1, p6) until 3 sts remain, k1, p1, k1.
3XL, 4XL, 5XL ONLY:
Short Row 1 (WS):
Short Row 2 (RS):
Short Row 3 (WS):
Short Row 4 (RS):
Short Row 5 (WS):
Short Row 6 (RS):
Short Row 7 (WS):
k18, p5, (k1, p6) until 4 sts remain, k1, p1, k2.
k1, p1, k2, yo, k2tog, k2, turn.
Make dbl st, p3, k1, p1, k2.
k1, p1, k2, yo, k2tog, k2, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2, turn.
Make dbl st, p3, k1, p6, k1, p1, k2.
k1, p1, k2, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) to 7 sts past dbl st (of previous short row), turn.
Make dbl st, p3, (k1, p6) until 4 sts remain, k1, p1, k2.
Short Row 1 (WS): k18, p5, (k1, p6) until 4 sts remain, k1, p1, k2.
Short Row 2 (RS): k1, p1, k2, yo, k2tog, k2, turn.
Short Row 3 (WS): Make dbl st, p3, k1, p1, k2.
Short Row 4 (RS): k1, p1, k2, yo, k2tog, k2, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2, turn.
Short Row 5 (WS): Make dbl st, p3, k1, p6, k1, p1, k2.
Short Row 6 (RS): k1, p1, k2, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) to 7 sts past dbl st (of previous short row), turn.
Short Row 7 (WS): Make dbl st, p3, (k1, p6) until 4 sts remain, k1, p1, k2.
Repeat Short Rows 6 & 7 a total of – ( – , – , – , – ) ( – , 4, 5, 6) times (meaning you will have worked rows 6 & 7 a total of – ( – , – , – , – ) ( – , 5, 6, 7) times). Work the remaining short rows as follows:
Short Row 1 (RS):
Short Row 2 (WS):
Short Row 3 (RS):
Short Row 4 (WS):
k1, p1, k2, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) to 7 sts past dbl st, k1, turn.
Make dbl st, p4, (k1, p6) until 4 sts remain, k1, p1, k2.
k1, p1, k2, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2), k1, (p1, p1b) a total of 4 times, p1, turn.
Make dbl st, k8, p5, (k1, p6) until 4 sts remain, k1, p1, k2.
Short Row 1 (RS): k1, p1, k2, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) to 7 sts past dbl st, k1, turn.
Short Row 2 (WS): Make dbl st, p4, (k1, p6) until 4 sts remain, k1, p1, k2.
Short Row 3 (RS): k1, p1, k2, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2), k1, (p1, p1b) a total of 4 times, p1, turn.
Short Row 4 (WS): Make dbl st, k8, p5, (k1, p6) until 4 sts remain, k1, p1, k2.
ALL SIZES:
The Left Front Shoulder slope has now been established. Continue to begin shaping the Left Front Neckline.
The Left Front Neckline
The Left Front Neckline is shaped using closed double yarnover increases. You’ll work a double yarnover on every RS row (abbreviated as yo twice in the instructions below), and close up those yarnovers by working them through the back loops on the next row (a WS row).
*NOTE: It is important that you close up the double yarnover increases on the wrong side of the work when you get to them, or you’ll end up with a massive hole along your neckline.
XS, S, M ONLY:
Row 1 (WS):
Row 2 (RS):
Row 3 (WS):
Row 4 (RS):
Row 5 (WS):
Row 6 (RS):
Row 7 (WS):
Row 8 (RS):
Row 9 (WS):
Row 10 (RS):
Row 11 (WS):
Row 12 (RS):
Row 13 (WS):
k14, p5, (k1, p6) until 2 sts remain, k2.
k1, yo twice, k1, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 15 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
k14, p5, (k1, p6) until 4 sts remain, k1, p1-tbl twice, k1.
k1, yo twice, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 15 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
k14, p5, (k1, p6) until 6 sts remain, k1, p2, p1-tbl twice, k1.
k1, yo twice, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 15 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
k14, p5, (k1, p6) until 8 sts remain, k1, p4, p1-tbl twice, k1.
k1, yo twice, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 15 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
k14, p5, (k1, p6) until 3 sts remain, k1-tbl, p1-tbl, k1.
k1, yo twice, k2, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 15 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
k14, p5, (k1, p6) until 5 sts remain, k1, p1, p1-tbl twice, k1.
k1, yo twice, k1, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 15 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
k14, p5, (k1, p6) until 7 sts remain, k1, p3, p1-tbl twice, k1.
Row 1 (WS): k14, p5, (k1, p6) until 2 sts remain, k2.
Row 2 (RS): k1, yo twice, k1, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 15 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
Row 3 (WS): k14, p5, (k1, p6) until 4 sts remain, k1, p1-tbl twice, k1.
Row 4 (RS): k1, yo twice, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 15 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
Row 5 (WS): k14, p5, (k1, p6) until 6 sts remain, k1, p2, p1-tbl twice, k1.
Row 6 (RS): k1, yo twice, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 15 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
Row 7 (WS): k14, p5, (k1, p6) until 8 sts remain, k1, p4, p1-tbl twice, k1.
Row 8 (RS): k1, yo twice, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 15 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
Row 9 (WS): k14, p5, (k1, p6) until 3 sts remain, k1-tbl, p1-tbl, k1.
Row 10 (RS): k1, yo twice, k2, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 15 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
Row 11 (WS): k14, p5, (k1, p6) until 5 sts remain, k1, p1, p1-tbl twice, k1.
Row 12 (RS): k1, yo twice, k1, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 15 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
Row 13 (WS): k14, p5, (k1, p6) until 7 sts remain, k1, p3, p1-tbl twice, k1.
L, XL, 2XL ONLY:
Row 1 (RS):
Row 2 (WS):
Row 3 (RS):
Row 4 (WS):
Row 5 (RS):
Row 6 (WS):
Row 7 (RS):
Row 8 (WS):
Row 9 (RS):
Row 10 (WS):
Row 11 (RS):
Row 12 (WS):
k1, yo twice, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 17 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
k16, p5, (k1, p6) until 5 sts remain, k1, p1, p1-tbl twice, k1.
k1, yo twice, k1, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 17 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
k16, p5, (k1, p6) until 7 sts remain, k1, p3, p1-tbl twice, k1.
k1, yo twice, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 17 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
k16, p5, (k1, p6) until 9 sts remain, k1, p5, p1-tbl, k1-tbl, k1.
k1, yo twice, k1, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 17 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
k16, p5, (k1, p6) until 4 sts remain, k1, p1-tbl twice, p1.
k1, yo twice, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 17 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
k16, p5, (k1, p6) until 6 sts remain, k1, p2, p1-tbl twice, k1.
k1, yo twice, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 17 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
k16, p5, (k1, p6) until 8 sts remain, k1, p4, p1-tbl twice, k1.
Row 1 (RS): k1, yo twice, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 17 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
Row 2 (WS): k16, p5, (k1, p6) until 5 sts remain, k1, p1, p1-tbl twice, k1.
Row 3 (RS): k1, yo twice, k1, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 17 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
Row 4 (WS): k16, p5, (k1, p6) until 7 sts remain, k1, p3, p1-tbl twice, k1.
Row 5 (RS): k1, yo twice, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 17 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
Row 6 (WS): k16, p5, (k1, p6) until 9 sts remain, k1, p5, p1-tbl, k1-tbl, k1.
Row 7 (RS): k1, yo twice, k1, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 17 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
Row 8 (WS): k16, p5, (k1, p6) until 4 sts remain, k1, p1-tbl twice, p1.
Row 9 (RS): k1, yo twice, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 17 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
Row 10 (WS): k16, p5, (k1, p6) until 6 sts remain, k1, p2, p1-tbl twice, k1.
Row 11 (RS): k1, yo twice, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 17 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
Row 12 (WS): k16, p5, (k1, p6) until 8 sts remain, k1, p4, p1-tbl twice, k1.
3XL, 4XL, 5XL ONLY:
Row 1 (RS):
Row 2 (WS):
Row 3 (RS):
Row 4 (WS):
Row 5 (RS):
Row 6 (WS):
Row 7 (RS):
Row 8 (WS):
Row 9 (RS):
Row 10 (WS):
Row 11 (RS):
Row 12 (WS):
Row 13 (RS):
Row 14 (WS):
k1, yo twice, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 19 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
k18, p5, (k1, p6) until 6 sts remain, k1, p2, p1-tbl twice, k1.
k1, yo twice, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 19 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
k18, p5, (k1, p6) until 8 sts remain, k1, p4, p1-tbl twice, k1.
k1, yo twice, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 19 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
k18, p5, (k1, p6) until 3 sts remain, k1-tbl, p1-tbl, k1.
k1, yo twice, k2, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 19 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
k18, p5, (k1, p6) until 5 sts remain, k1, p1, p1-tbl twice, k1.
k1, yo twice, k1, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 19 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
k18, p5, (k1, p6) until 7 sts remain, k1, p3, p1-tbl twice, k1.
k1, yo twice, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 19 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, k2.
k18, p5, (k1, p6) until 9 sts remain, k1, p5, p1-tbl, k1-tbl, k1.
k1, yo twice, k1, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 19 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
k18, p5, (k1, p6) until 4 sts remain, k1, p1-tbl twice, k1.
Row 1 (RS): k1, yo twice, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 19 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
Row 2 (WS): k18, p5, (k1, p6) until 6 sts remain, k1, p2, p1-tbl twice, k1.
Row 3 (RS): k1, yo twice, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 19 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
Row 4 (WS): k18, p5, (k1, p6) until 8 sts remain, k1, p4, p1-tbl twice, k1.
Row 5 (RS): k1, yo twice, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 19 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
Row 6 (WS): k18, p5, (k1, p6) until 3 sts remain, k1-tbl, p1-tbl, k1.
Row 7 (RS): k1, yo twice, k2, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 19 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
Row 8 (WS): k18, p5, (k1, p6) until 5 sts remain, k1, p1, p1-tbl twice, k1.
Row 9 (RS): k1, yo twice, k1, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 19 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
Row 10 (WS): k18, p5, (k1, p6) until 7 sts remain, k1, p3, p1-tbl twice, k1.
Row 11 (RS): k1, yo twice, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 19 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, k2.
Row 12 (WS): k18, p5, (k1, p6) until 9 sts remain, k1, p5, p1-tbl, k1-tbl, k1.
Row 13 (RS): k1, yo twice, k1, yo, k2tog, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 19 sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) until 2 sts remain, p1, k1.
Row 14 (WS): k18, p5, (k1, p6) until 4 sts remain, k1, p1-tbl twice, k1.
ALL SIZES:
You have now completed shaping the Left Front Shoulder & Neckline. Cut yarn and place sts on hold while you work the right side.
The Right Front Shoulder
With US 2.5/3mm circular needles, pick up and knit 42 (49, 56, 59, 66) (73, 76, 83, 90) sts along the CO edge of the RIGHT shoulder slope. Pick up and knit these sts as follows:
Pick up and knit inside all 41 (48, 55, 58, 65) (72, 75, 82, 89) sts along the RIGHT shoulder slope. Then, pick up and knit 1 st where you placed the first marker (in between the last right shoulder st and the first back neckline st) – this extra st will be the selvedge edge for the right front neckline.
Now, begin working short rows to shape the right shoulder slope as follows:
XS, S, M ONLY:
Short Row 1 (WS):
Short Row 2 (RS):
Short Row 3 (WS):
Short Row 4 (RS):
Short Row 5 (WS):
Short Row 6 (RS):
k2, p4, turn.
Make dbl st, k1, ssk, yo, k2.
k2, p6, k1, p4, turn.
Make dbl st, k1, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2, ssk, yo, k2.
k2, (p6, k1) to 3 sts past dbl st, p4, turn.
Make dbl st, k1, (ssk yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 4 sts remain, ssk, yo, k2.
Short Row 1 (WS): k2, p4, turn.
Short Row 2 (RS): Make dbl st, k1, ssk, yo, k2.
Short Row 3 (WS): k2, p6, k1, p4, turn.
Short Row 4 (RS): Make dbl st, k1, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2, ssk, yo, k2.
Short Row 5 (WS): k2, (p6, k1) to 3 sts past dbl st, p4, turn.
Short Row 6 (RS): Make dbl st, k1, (ssk yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 4 sts remain, ssk, yo, k2.
Repeat Rows 5 & 6 a total of 0 (1, 2, – , – ) ( – , – , – , – ) times (meaning you will have worked rows 5 & 6 a total of 1 (2, 3, – , – ) ( – , – , – , – ) times). Work the remaining short rows as follows:
Short Row 1 (WS):
Short Row 2 (RS):
Short Row 3 (WS):
Short Row 4 (RS):
Short Row 5 (WS):
Short Row 6 (RS):
k2, (p6, k1) to 3 sts past dbl st, p5, turn.
Make dbl st, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) unti l4 sts remain, ssk, yo, k2.
k2, (p6, k1) to 4 sts before dbl st, purl 4, purl dbl st, k7, turn.
Make dbl st, (k1b, p1) a total of 3 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 4 sts remain, ssk, yo, k2.
k2, (p6, k1) until 19 sts remain, p5, k14.
k1, (p1, k1b) a total of 6 times, p1, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 4 sts remain, ssk, yo, k2.
Short Row 1 (WS): k2, (p6, k1) to 3 sts past dbl st, p5, turn.
Short Row 2 (RS): Make dbl st, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) unti l4 sts remain, ssk, yo, k2.
Short Row 3 (WS): k2, (p6, k1) to 4 sts before dbl st, purl 4, purl dbl st, k7, turn.
Short Row 4 (RS): Make dbl st, (k1b, p1) a total of 3 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 4 sts remain, ssk, yo, k2.
Short Row 5 (WS): k2, (p6, k1) until 19 sts remain, p5, k14.
Short Row 6 (RS): k1, (p1, k1b) a total of 6 times, p1, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 4 sts remain, ssk, yo, k2.
L, XL, 2XL ONLY:
Short Row 1 (WS):
Short Row 2 (RS):
Short Row 3 (WS):
Short Row 4 (RS):
Short Row 5 (WS):
Short Row 6 (RS):
k1, p1, k1, p4, turn.
Make dbl st, k1, ssk, yo, k3.
k1, p1, k1, p6, k1, p4, turn.
Make dbl st, k1, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2), ssk, yo, k3.
k1, p1, (k1, p6) to 2 sts past dbl st, k1, p4, turn.
Make dbl st, k1, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 5 sts remain, ssk, yo, k3.
Short Row 1 (WS): k1, p1, k1, p4, turn.
Short Row 2 (RS): Make dbl st, k1, ssk, yo, k3.
Short Row 3 (WS): k1, p1, k1, p6, k1, p4, turn.
Short Row 4 (RS): Make dbl st, k1, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2), ssk, yo, k3.
Short Row 5 (WS): k1, p1, (k1, p6) to 2 sts past dbl st, k1, p4, turn.
Short Row 6 (RS): Make dbl st, k1, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 5 sts remain, ssk, yo, k3.
Repeat Short Rows 5 & 6 a total of – ( – , – , 2, 3) (4, – , – , – ) times (meaning you will have worked rows 5 & 6 a total of – ( – , – , 3, 4) (5, – , – , – ) times). Work the remaining short rows as follows:
Short Row 1 (WS):
Short Row 2 (RS):
Short Row 3 (WS):
Short Row 4 (RS):
Short Row 5 (WS):
k1, p1, (k1, p6) to 2 sts past dbl st, k1, p5, turn.
Make dbl st, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 5 sts remain, ssk, yo, k3.
k1, p1, (k1 p6) to 5 sts before dbl st, k1, p4, purl dbl st, k7, turn.
Make dbl st, (k1b, p1) a total of 3 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 5 sts remain, ssk, yo, k3.
k1, p1, (k1, p6) until 22 sts remain, k1, p5, k16.
Short Row 1 (WS): k1, p1, (k1, p6) to 2 sts past dbl st, k1, p5, turn.
Short Row 2 (RS): Make dbl st, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 5 sts remain, ssk, yo, k3.
Short Row 3 (WS): k1, p1, (k1 p6) to 5 sts before dbl st, k1, p4, purl dbl st, k7, turn.
Short Row 4 (RS): Make dbl st, (k1b, p1) a total of 3 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 5 sts remain, ssk, yo, k3.
Short Row 5 (WS): k1, p1, (k1, p6) until 22 sts remain, k1, p5, k16.
3XL, 4XL, 5XL ONLY:
Short Row 1 (WS):
Short Row 2 (RS):
Short Row 3 (WS):
Short Row 4 (RS):
Short Row 5 (WS):
Short Row 6 (RS):
k2, p1, k1, p4, turn.
Make dbl st, k2, ssk, yo, k2, p1, k1.
k2, p1, k1, p6, k1, p4, turn.
Make dbl st, k1, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2), ssk, yo, k2, p1, k1.
k2, p1, (k1, p6) to 2 sts past dbl st, k1, p4, turn.
Make dbl st, k1, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 6 sts remain, ssk, yo, k2, p1, k1.
Short Row 1 (WS): k2, p1, k1, p4, turn.
Short Row 2 (RS): Make dbl st, k2, ssk, yo, k2, p1, k1.
Short Row 3 (WS): k2, p1, k1, p6, k1, p4, turn.
Short Row 4 (RS): Make dbl st, k1, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2), ssk, yo, k2, p1, k1.
Short Row 5 (WS): k2, p1, (k1, p6) to 2 sts past dbl st, k1, p4, turn.
Short Row 6 (RS): Make dbl st, k1, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 6 sts remain, ssk, yo, k2, p1, k1.
Repeat Short Rows 5 & 6 a total of – ( – , – , – , – ) ( – , 4, 5, 6) times (meaning you will have worked rows 5 & 6 a total of – ( – , – , – , – ) ( – , 5, 6, 7) times). Work the remaining short rows as follows:
Short Row 1 (WS):
Short Row 2 (RS):
Short Row 3 (WS):
Short Row 4 (RS):
Short Row 5 (WS):
k2, p1, (k1, p6) to 2 sts past dbl st, k1, p5, turn.
Make dbl st, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 6 sts remain, ssk, yo, k2, p1, k1.
k2, p1, (k1, p6) until 5 sts before dbl st, k1, p4, purl dbl st, k9, turn.
Make dbl st, (k1b, p1) a total of 4 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 6 sts remain, ssk, yo, k2, p1, k1.
k2, p1, (k1, p6) until 24 sts remain, k1, p5, k18.
Short Row 1 (WS): k2, p1, (k1, p6) to 2 sts past dbl st, k1, p5, turn.
Short Row 2 (RS): Make dbl st, k2, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 6 sts remain, ssk, yo, k2, p1, k1.
Short Row 3 (WS): k2, p1, (k1, p6) until 5 sts before dbl st, k1, p4, purl dbl st, k9, turn.
Short Row 4 (RS): Make dbl st, (k1b, p1) a total of 4 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 6 sts remain, ssk, yo, k2, p1, k1.
Short Row 5 (WS): k2, p1, (k1, p6) until 24 sts remain, k1, p5, k18.
ALL SIZES:
The Right Front Shoulder slope has now been established. Continue to begin shaping the Right Front Neckline.
The Right Front Neckline
The Right Front Neckline is shaped using closed double yarnover increases. You’ll work a double yarnover on every RS row (abbreviated as yo twice in the instructions below), and close up those yarnovers by working them through the back loops on the next row (a WS row).
*NOTE: It is important that you close up the double yarnover increases on the wrong side of the work when you get to them, or you’ll end up with a massive hole along your neckline.
XS, S, M ONLY:
Row 1 (WS):
Row 2 (RS):
Row 3 (WS):
Row 4 (RS):
Row 5 (WS):
Row 6 (RS):
Row 7 (WS):
Row 8 (RS):
Row 9 (WS):
Row 10 (RS):
Row 11 (WS):
Row 12 (RS):
Row 13 (WS):
k2, (p6, k1) until 19 sts remain, p5, k14.
k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 6 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 4 sts remain, ssk, yo, k1, yo twice, k1.
k1, p1-tbl twice, (k1, p6) until 20 sts remain, k1, p5, k14.
k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 6 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 6 sts remain, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, yo twice, k1.
k1, p1-tbl twice, p2, (k1, p6) until 20 sts remain, k1, p5, k14.
k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 6 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 1 st remains, yo twice, k1.
k1, p1-tbl twice, (k1, p6) until 20 sts remain, k1, p5, k14.
k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 6 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 3 sts remain, ssk, yo, yo twice, k1.
k1, p1-tbl, k1-tbl, (p6, k1) until 19 sts remain, p5, k14.
k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 6 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 5 sts remain, ssk, yo, k2, yo twice, k1.
k1, p1-tbl twice, p1, (k1, p6) until 20 sts remain, k1, p5, k14.
k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 6 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 7 sts remain, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, yo twice, k1.
k1, p1-tbl twice, p3, (k1, p6) until 20 sts remain, k1, p5, k14.
Row 1 (WS): k2, (p6, k1) until 19 sts remain, p5, k14.
Row 2 (RS): k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 6 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 4 sts remain, ssk, yo, k1, yo twice, k1.
Row 3 (WS): k1, p1-tbl twice, (k1, p6) until 20 sts remain, k1, p5, k14.
Row 4 (RS): k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 6 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 6 sts remain, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, yo twice, k1.
Row 5 (WS): k1, p1-tbl twice, p2, (k1, p6) until 20 sts remain, k1, p5, k14.
Row 6 (RS): k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 6 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 1 st remains, yo twice, k1.
Row 7 (WS): k1, p1-tbl twice, (k1, p6) until 20 sts remain, k1, p5, k14.
Row 8 (RS): k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 6 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 3 sts remain, ssk, yo, yo twice, k1.
Row 9 (WS): k1, p1-tbl, k1-tbl, (p6, k1) until 19 sts remain, p5, k14.
Row 10 (RS): k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 6 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 5 sts remain, ssk, yo, k2, yo twice, k1.
Row 11 (WS): k1, p1-tbl twice, p1, (k1, p6) until 20 sts remain, k1, p5, k14.
Row 12 (RS): k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 6 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 7 sts remain, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, yo twice, k1.
Row 13 (WS): k1, p1-tbl twice, p3, (k1, p6) until 20 sts remain, k1, p5, k14.
L, XL, 2XL ONLY:
Row 1 (RS):
Row 2 (WS):
Row 3 (RS):
Row 4 (WS):
Row 5 (RS):
Row 6 (WS):
Row 7 (RS):
Row 8 (WS):
Row 9 (RS):
Row 10 (WS):
Row 11 (RS):
Row 12 (WS):
k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 7 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 5 sts remain, ssk, yo, k2, yo twice, k1.
k1, p1-tbl twice, p1, (k1, p6) until 22 sts remain, k1, p5, k16.
k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 7 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 7 sts remain, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k1, yo twice, k1.
k1, p1-tbl twice, p3, (k1, p6) until 22 sts remain, k1, p5, k16.
k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 7 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 2 sts remain, k1, yo twice, k1.
k1, k1-tbl, p1-tbl, p5, (k1, p6) until 22 sts remain, k1, p5, k16.
k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 7 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 4 sts remain, ssk, yo, k2, yo twice, k1.
k1, p1-tbl twice, (k1, p6) until 22 sts remain, k1, p5, k16.
k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 7 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 6 sts remain, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, yo twice, k1.
k1, p1-tbl twice, p2, (k1, p6) until 22 sts remain, k1, p5, k16.
k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 7 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 1 st remains, yo twice, k1.
k1, p1-tbl twice, p4, (k1, p6) until 22 sts remain, k1, p5, k16.
Row 1 (RS): k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 7 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 5 sts remain, ssk, yo, k2, yo twice, k1.
Row 2 (WS): k1, p1-tbl twice, p1, (k1, p6) until 22 sts remain, k1, p5, k16.
Row 3 (RS): k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 7 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 7 sts remain, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k1, yo twice, k1.
Row 4 (WS): k1, p1-tbl twice, p3, (k1, p6) until 22 sts remain, k1, p5, k16.
Row 5 (RS): k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 7 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 2 sts remain, k1, yo twice, k1.
Row 6 (WS): k1, k1-tbl, p1-tbl, p5, (k1, p6) until 22 sts remain, k1, p5, k16.
Row 7 (RS): k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 7 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 4 sts remain, ssk, yo, k2, yo twice, k1.
Row 8 (WS): k1, p1-tbl twice, (k1, p6) until 22 sts remain, k1, p5, k16.
Row 9 (RS): k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 7 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 6 sts remain, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, yo twice, k1.
Row 10 (WS): k1, p1-tbl twice, p2, (k1, p6) until 22 sts remain, k1, p5, k16.
Row 11 (RS): k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 7 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 1 st remains, yo twice, k1.
Row 12 (WS): k1, p1-tbl twice, p4, (k1, p6) until 22 sts remain, k1, p5, k16.
3XL, 4XL, 5XL ONLY:
Row 1 (RS):
Row 2 (WS):
Row 3 (RS):
Row 4 (WS):
Row 5 (RS):
Row 6 (WS):
Row 7 (RS):
Row 8 (WS):
Row 9 (RS):
Row 10 (WS):
Row 11 (RS):
Row 12 (WS):
Row 13 (RS):
Row 14 (WS):
k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 8 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 6 sts remain, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, yo twice, k1.
k1, p1-tbl twice, p2, (k1, p6) until 24 sts remain, k1, p5, k18.
k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 8 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 1 st remains, yo twice, k1.
k1, p1-tbl twice, p4, (k1, p6) until 24 sts remain, k1, p5, k18.
k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 8 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 3 sts remain, ssk, yo, yo twice, k1.
k1, p1-tbl, k1-tbl, p6, (k1, p6) until 24 sts remain, k1, p5, k18.
k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 8 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 5 sts remain, ssk, yo, k2, yo twice, k1.
k1, p1-tbl twice, p1, (k1, p6) until 24 sts remain, k1, p5, k18.
k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 8 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 7 sts remain, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k1, yo twice, k1.
k1, p1-tbl twice, p3, (k1, p6) until 24 sts remain, k1, p5, k18.
k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 8 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 2 sts remain, k1, yo twice, k1.
k1, k1-tbl, p1-tbl, p5, (k1, p6) until 24 sts remain, k1, p5, k18.
k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 8 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 4 sts remain, ssk, yo, k1, yo twice, k1.
k1, p1-tbl twice, (k1, p6) until 24 sts remain, k1, p5, k18.
Row 1 (RS): k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 8 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 6 sts remain, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, yo twice, k1.
Row 2 (WS): k1, p1-tbl twice, p2, (k1, p6) until 24 sts remain, k1, p5, k18.
Row 3 (RS): k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 8 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 1 st remains, yo twice, k1.
Row 4 (WS): k1, p1-tbl twice, p4, (k1, p6) until 24 sts remain, k1, p5, k18.
Row 5 (RS): k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 8 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 3 sts remain, ssk, yo, yo twice, k1.
Row 6 (WS): k1, p1-tbl, k1-tbl, p6, (k1, p6) until 24 sts remain, k1, p5, k18.
Row 7 (RS): k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 8 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 5 sts remain, ssk, yo, k2, yo twice, k1.
Row 8 (WS): k1, p1-tbl twice, p1, (k1, p6) until 24 sts remain, k1, p5, k18.
Row 9 (RS): k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 8 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 7 sts remain, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k1, yo twice, k1.
Row 10 (WS): k1, p1-tbl twice, p3, (k1, p6) until 24 sts remain, k1, p5, k18.
Row 11 (RS): k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 8 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 2 sts remain, k1, yo twice, k1.
Row 12 (WS): k1, k1-tbl, p1-tbl, p5, (k1, p6) until 24 sts remain, k1, p5, k18.
Row 13 (RS): k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 8 times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 4 sts remain, ssk, yo, k1, yo twice, k1.
Row 14 (WS): k1, p1-tbl twice, (k1, p6) until 24 sts remain, k1, p5, k18.
ALL SIZES:
You have now completed shaping the Right Front Shoulder & Neckline. Do NOT cut yarn, as the next step follows from here.
Joining The Left & Right Front Panels
Join the left and right front panels by working the next row as follows:
Joining Row (RS):
Work in pattern as established across all Right Front Panel sts, CO 22 (22, 22, 27, 27) (27, 28, 28, 28) sts in extension of the Front Right Neckline using the Backward Loop Cast On, work in pattern as established across all Left Front Panel sts.
Joining Row (RS): Work in pattern as established across all Right Front Panel sts, CO 22 (22, 22, 27, 27) (27, 28, 28, 28) sts in extension of the Front Right Neckline using the Backward Loop Cast On, work in pattern as established across all Left Front Panel sts.
Completing The Front Panel
Establish the main stitch pattern across all sts as follows:
Row 1 (WS):
Row 2 (RS):
knit 14 (14, 14, 16, 16) (16, 18, 18, 18), p5, (k1, p6) until 20 (20, 20, 22, 22) (22, 24, 24, 24) sts remain, k1, p5, knit 14 (14, 14, 16, 16) (16, 18, 18, 18).
k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 6 (6, 6, 7, 7) (7, 8, 8, 8) times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 15 (15, 15, 17, 17) (17, 19, 19, 19) sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) a total of 6 (6, 6, 7, 7) (7, 8, 8, 8) times, p1, k1.
Row 1 (WS): knit 14 (14, 14, 16, 16) (16, 18, 18, 18), p5, (k1, p6) until 20 (20, 20, 22, 22) (22, 24, 24, 24) sts remain, k1, p5, knit 14 (14, 14, 16, 16) (16, 18, 18, 18).
Row 2 (RS): k1, p1, (k1b, p1) a total of 6 (6, 6, 7, 7) (7, 8, 8, 8) times, k3, (ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2) until 15 (15, 15, 17, 17) (17, 19, 19, 19) sts remain, k1, (p1, k1b) a total of 6 (6, 6, 7, 7) (7, 8, 8, 8) times, p1, k1.
Repeat the above 2 rows until your work measures approx. 13 (13½, 14¼, 14¾, 15) (15½, 16¼, 16¾, 17¼) in./33 (34¼, 36¼, 37½, 38) (39¼, 41¼, 42½, 43¾) cm from the CO edge of the back neckline. Take care to ensure that you end your work after having completed a WS row (Row 1, above).
*The above measurement should equate to approx. 125 (129, 135, 141, 145) (151, 155, 159, 165) rows worked for the entire Back Panel (including short rows).
The Front Panel is now complete. Do NOT cut yarn as the next step follows from here.
The BODY
Worked entirely in the round, the body is a tapered, Y-shaped tube that begins with a set of double decreases at each underarm, repeated every several rounds. These decreases serve to shape the blouse’s ‘Sleeves’.
Once the final decrease set is complete, the remainder of the body is worked in pattern as established to the start of the hem. The hem is then worked in twisted ribbing for a couple of inches and is bound off using the Italian Bind Off.
Joining The Back & Front Panels
Joining Rnd:
Work in pattern as established across all FRONT PANEL sts, CO 1 st in extension of the Front Panel using the Backward Loop Cast On, work in pattern as established across all BACK PANEL sts, CO 1 st in extension of the Back Panel using the Backward Loop Cast On, place marker to indicate BOR. [2 sts inc’d]
Joining Rnd: Work in pattern as established across all FRONT PANEL sts, CO 1 st in extension of the Front Panel using the Backward Loop Cast On, work in pattern as established across all BACK PANEL sts, CO 1 st in extension of the Back Panel using the Backward Loop Cast On, place marker to indicate BOR. [2 sts inc’d]
You should now have a total of 262 (290, 318, 340, 368) (396, 418, 446, 474) sts on your needles.
Work the next round as follows:
Rnd 1:
purl 14 (14, 14, 16, 16) (16, 18, 18, 18) sts, k5, (p1, k6) a total of 13 (15, 17, 18, 20) (22, 23, 25, 27) times, p1, k5, purl 29 (29, 29, 33, 33) (33, 37, 37, 37) sts, k5, (p1, k6) a total of 13 (15, 17, 18, 20) (22, 23, 25, 27) times, p1, k5, purl 15 (15, 15, 17, 17) (17, 19, 19, 19) sts.
Rnd 1: purl 14 (14, 14, 16, 16) (16, 18, 18, 18) sts, k5, (p1, k6) a total of 13 (15, 17, 18, 20) (22, 23, 25, 27) times, p1, k5, purl 29 (29, 29, 33, 33) (33, 37, 37, 37) sts, k5, (p1, k6) a total of 13 (15, 17, 18, 20) (22, 23, 25, 27) times, p1, k5, purl 15 (15, 15, 17, 17) (17, 19, 19, 19) sts.
Shaping The Underarms
To set up for shaping the underarms, place a stitch marker at each of the following points to indicate where you will be making your double decreases:
Marker Placement:
From BOR, count 2 sts, pm, count 126 (140, 154, 165, 179) (193, 204, 218, 232) sts, pm, count 5 sts, pm, count 126 (140, 154, 165, 179) (193, 204, 218, 232) sts, pm, there should now be 3 sts remaining to BOR.
Marker Placement: From BOR, count 2 sts, pm, count 126 (140, 154, 165, 179) (193, 204, 218, 232) sts, pm, count 5 sts, pm, count 126 (140, 154, 165, 179) (193, 204, 218, 232) sts, pm, there should now be 3 sts remaining to BOR.
Now, begin working double decreases at each marker as follows:
Decrease Rnd:
Work in pattern as established to first marker, sm, dec-L, work in pattern as established to 3 sts before next marker, dec-R, sm, work in pattern as established to next marker, sm, dec-L, work in pattern as established to 3 sts before next marker, dec-R, sm, work in pattern as established to BOR. [8 sts dec’d]
Decrease Rnd: Work in pattern as established to first marker, sm, dec-L, work in pattern as established to 3 sts before next marker, dec-R, sm, work in pattern as established to next marker, sm, dec-L, work in pattern as established to 3 sts before next marker, dec-R, sm, work in pattern as established to BOR. [8 sts dec’d]
Continue working in pattern as established while at the same time working the above Decrease Rnd every 6th round a total of 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) (5, 5, 5, 5) more times. [32 (32, 32, 40, 40) (40, 40, 40, 40) sts dec’d]
Underarm shaping is now complete. You should now have a total of 230 (258, 286, 300, 328) (356, 378, 406, 434) sts on your needles.
Completing The Body
Continue working in pattern as established (with NO further decreases) until your work measures approximately 19 (19½, 20, 20, 20½) (20½, 21, 21½, 22) in./48¼ (49½, 50¾, 50¾, 52) (52, 53¼, 54½, 55¾) cm. from the CO edge of the back neckline, or 2½ in./6¼ cm shorter than your desired length.
The Hem
Optional: Switch to US 1.5/2.5mm needles.
*If you want a tighter hem that hugs at your hips a bit more, you may switch to smaller needles here, but it is not necessary. I did not switch to smaller needles for the sample shown throughout this pattern.
Rnd 1:
(k1-tbl, p1) to end of rnd.
Rnd 1: (k1-tbl, p1) to end of rnd.
Repeat Rnd 1 until the Hem measures approximately 2½ in./6¼ cm. Bind off using the Italian Bind Off.
The 'Sleeves'
With 16” US 2.5/3mm circular needles, pick up and knit 154 (157, 162, 169, 173) (177, 184, 186, 190) sts around the armhole edge. This equates to approx. 2 sts for every 3 rows plus the underarm CO st.
Place marker to indicate BOR.
Now, work the next round as follows:
Decrease Rnd:
[purl 5 (5, 6, 6, 6) (6, 7, 7, 7) sts, p2tog] a total of 20 times, purl the remaining sts. [20 sts, dec’d]
Decrease Rnd: [purl 5 (5, 6, 6, 6) (6, 7, 7, 7) sts, p2tog] a total of 20 times, purl the remaining sts. [20 sts, dec’d]
You should now have a total of 134 (137, 142, 149, 153) (157, 164, 166, 170) sts on your needle. Now, work the remaining rounds as follows:
Rnd 1:
Rnd 2:
(k1, k1-tbl) to end of rnd.
(p1, k1-tbl) to end of rnd.
Rnd 1: (k1, k1-tbl) to end of rnd.
Rnd 2: (p1, k1-tbl) to end of rnd.
Repeat Rnd 2 a total of 12 times. Bind off using the Italian Bind-Off.
Work the second ‘sleeve’ in the exact same manner.
The Neckband
With 16” US 1.5/2.5mm circular needles, pick up and knit approx. 120 (124, 128, 138, 142) (146, 156, 160,164) sts around the neckband. Pick up and knit these sts as follows:
Pick up and knit all 48 (48, 48, 53, 53) (53, 58, 58, 58) sts along the Back Neckline, pick up and knit 12 (14, 16, 14, 16) (18, 18, 20, 22) sts along the vertical edge of the Left Front Neckline, pick up and knit 48 (48, 48, 53, 53) (53, 58, 58, 58) sts along the diagonal and horizontal edges of the Front Neckline, pick up and knit 12 (14, 16, 14, 16) (18, 18, 20, 22) sts along the vertical edge of the Right Front Neckline. Place marker to indicate BOR.
*Note: When it comes time to pick up and knit along the diagonal edges of the Front Neckline (where you made your double yarnover increases), you will have an easier time keeping things neat and tidy if you pick up your stitches inside the yarnover loops (rather than the selvedge edge).
Now, work the next few rounds as follows:
Rnd 1:
Rnd 2:
Rnd 3:
Purl all sts.
(k1, k1-tbl) to end of rnd.
(p1, k1-tbl) to end of rnd.
Rnd 1: Purl all sts.
Rnd 2: (k1, k1-tbl) to end of rnd.
Rnd 3: (p1, k1-tbl) to end of rnd.
Repeat Rnd 3 a total of 12 times. Bind off using the Italian Bind-Off.
Finishing Touches
Weave in all ends. For best possible results, WET block, then gently stretch and pin your blouse to its final measurements (see SCHEMATIC above).
And that’s it guys – I hope you enjoyed knitting STRIA! As usual, if you have any questions at all about the pattern or are stuck on one specific section, please don’t hesitate to ask in the comments below – you never know who else is aching to ask the same question! Alternatively, you can shoot me an email at patternsupport@knitsbygiselle.com and I’ll do my best to get back to you as soon as possible.
Until next time, happy happy knitting!
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