Knit a swatch to determine which needle size gives you the correct gauge. Wash the swatch before measuring the gauge as the recommended yarn grows with wash and wear.

Size guide

The Valerie Blouse is designed to have approx. 2 cm [¾ inches] of negative ease, meaning it is designed to be approx. 2 cm [¾ inches] smaller in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) are designed to fit a bust circumference of 75-80 (80-85) 85-90 (90-95) 95-100 (100-110) 110-120 (120-130) 130-140 (140-150) cm [29½-31½ (31½-33½) 33½-35½ (35½-37½) 37½-39½ (39½-43¼) 43¼-47¼ (47¼-51¼) 51¼-55 (55-59) inches]. The measurements for the finished blouse can be found on the front page of the pattern (note that these measurements only apply if the correct gauge is maintained throughout). Measure yourself before beginning your project, to determine which size will fit you the best. For example, if you measure 90 cm [35½ inches] around your bust (or around the widest part of your upper body) you should knit a size S. A size S blouse has a bust circumference of 89 cm [35 inches] which in the given example would give you 1 cm [½ inches] of negative ease. Schematics can be found here.

Sizes: XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)

Bust circumference: 78 (83) 89 (94) 98 (109) 118 (129) 138 (149) cm [30¾ (32¾) 35 (37) 38½ (43) 46½ (50¾) 54¼ (58¾) inches]

Length: 46 (49) 51 (53) 56 (57) 58 (59) 62 (63) cm [18 (19¼) 20 (20¾) 22 (22½) 22¾ (23¼) 24½ (24¾) inches] measured mid back

Gauge: 23 sts x 33 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on a 3.5 mm [US4] needle

Difficulty: ★ ★ ★ (3 out of 5)

Needles: Circular needles: 3.5 mm [US4] / 40, 60 and 80 and/or 100 cm [16, 24 and 32 and/or 40 inches]; Double-pointed needles: 3.5 mm [US4]

Materials: Suggestion 1: 175 (200) 200 (200-225) 225 (250) 250 (275) 275 (300) g Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive (25 g = 225 m [246 yds]) (knitted with two strands held together) or 140 (140) 160 (160) 180 (180-200) 200 (220) 220 (240) g Deluxe Silk Mohair by Krea Deluxe (20 g = 240 m [262 yds]) (knitted with two strands held together) or 200 (200) 200-225 (225) 250 (250-275) 275 (300) 300 (325) g Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn (25 g = 212 m [232 yds]) (knitted with two strands held together) or Silk Mohair by Isager Yarn (25 g = 212 m [232 yds]) (knitted with two strands held together)

Suggestion 2: 200 (200) 200-225 (225) 250 (250-275) 275 (300) 300 (325) g Cashmere by Sandnes Garn (25 g = 110 m [120 yds]) (knitted with one strand) or Cashmere Classic by Cardiff (25 g = 112 m [122 yds]) (knitted with one strand) or Cashmere Premium by Lang Yarn (25 g = 115 m [126 yds]) or Cashmere 6/28 by Pascuali (25 g = 112 m [122 yds]) (knitted with one strand)

12 (13) 13 (14) 14 (15) 15 (16) 17 (17) buttons (Ø = 10-12 mm) (the number of buttons should be seen as a guide)

New Zealand:

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Estimated delivery time is 1 – 3 working days from dispatch. Rural deliveries may take longer.

Australia:

Standard delivery is $20.00.

Estimated delivery time is 3 - 10 working days from dispatch. Deliveries for areas outside of major cities or where your item is dutiable or held in customs may take longer.

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