BEGINNING BLOUSE CHILDREN

MATERIALS:
Recommended circular needles: 5 mm and 4,5 mm needles | US 8 and 7

Gauge: 14 stitches in stockinette stitch using 5 mm (US 8) = 10 cm [approx. 4 in]

YARN SUGGESTION:
2 strands Sunday by Sandnes or similar

YARN:
200-500 gram scrap yarn

SIZES:

3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 years old

BUST CIRCUMFERENCE: 68, 71, 77, 80, 85, 91 cm | 26.8, 28, 30.3, 31.5, 33.5, 35.8 in LENGTH: 37 (40) 43 (46) 49 (51) cm | 14.6 (15.8) 16.9 (18.1) 29.3 (20.1) in

 ABOUT THE PROJECT

THE BEGINNER BLOUSE JUNIOR is designed for new knitters, who want to knit their first raglan sweater top down. The pattern is simple and focuses on making the knitting process easy and accessible, why I have included video instructions for all the necessary techniques. The first few pages explain the pattern and the techniques used. The pattern is placed after these instructions.

If you are an experienced knitter, you may skip the introduction and go directly to the pattern.

The pattern contains no abbreviations. Everything is written out clearly so you do not have to worry about understanding complex knitting terms.

The blouse is worked using two strands of yarn; I have used one strand of Nepal and one strand of Melody.
If you want to use scrap yarn for the blouse, feel free to look at my simple “how to” guide here.

Positive ease: Approx. 12 cm | 4.7 inches. Make sure to measure the widest point around the bust of the child and add 12 cm | 4.7 inches to find the appropriate size. You can choose a size below your chest measurement for a tighter fit or a larger size for an oversized fit.

STRIPES
I have added stripes on every 7^th round, working 2 rounds in the stripe color.