Bea Blouse Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit

The Bea Blouse is worked seamlessly from the top down with a boat neckline.

Short rows are worked at the back neck to raise the neckline. The yoke is shaped first with increases for the sleeves and then with raglan increases. The body is worked in the round in stockinette stitch. Sleeves are worked at the end.

Two strands of yarn are held together throughout the project. The meterage listed below reflects the total amount required.

The blouse is designed with approx. 2 cm of negative ease.
Choose a size based on your bust measurement. Sizes

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

Designed to fit bust circumference:

75–80 (80–85) 85–90 (90–95) 95–100 (100–110) 110–120 (120–130) 130–140 (140–150) cm Finished Measurements Size XXS XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL Bust circumference (cm) 78 83 88 93 98 108 118 128 138 148 Length mid back (cm) 46 49 51 53 56 57 58 59 62 63

Designed with approx. 2 cm of negative ease. Yarn Requirements

(Two strands held together throughout) Silk Mohair type yarn

(approx. 210–212 m per 25 g) Size XXS XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL Meterage required (m) 1,470 1,470 1,470–1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680–1,890 1,890 2,100 2,100 2,310

Based on approx. 210 m per 25 g. Soft Silk Mohair (225 m per 25 g) Size XXS XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL Meterage required (m) 1,350 1,575 1,575 1,575–1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 2,025 2,025 2,250 Deluxe Silk Mohair (20 g = 240 m) Size XXS XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL Meterage required (m) 1,440 1,440 1,680 1,680 1,920 1,920 2,160 2,160 2,160 2,400 Needles

4 mm circular needles (40 cm, 60 cm and 80 or 100 cm)

4 mm double-pointed needles (unless using Magic Loop)

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Gauge

21 stitches × 30 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch after wash and blocking Construction

• Worked top down
• Boat neckline
• Short-row neck shaping
• Sleeve increases, then raglan increases
• Body worked in the round
• Sleeves worked last
• Two strands held together Skill Level

★ ★
Intermediate beginner – suitable for knitters comfortable with raglan shaping and working in the round.