BEGINNING THE BLOUSE

WHAT YOU NEED:

Guide needles: circular needle 10 mm, 40 cm wire for sleeves, 60/80 cm wire for body

Knitting gauge: 8 stitches in stockinette stitch on needle 10 mm = 10 cm

YARN SUGGESTIONS:
1 thread Nepal from Drops

1 thread melody from Drops

You can easily use other types of yarn. Read more about how to choose a different yarn under "yarn alternatives"

YARN CONSUMPTION:

4 (5) 5 (6) 6 (7) 9 keys Nepal from Drops

2 (3) 3 (4) 4 (5) 5 keys Melody from Drops

SIZES:

1/xs, 2/s, 3/m, 4/l, 5/xl, 6/xxl 7/xxxl

FINISHED GOALS:

CHEST 95 (100) 105 (110) 115 (125) 135 cm
LENGTH: 55 (56) 57 (58) 59 (60) 62 cm

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: BEGINNER

ABOUT THE WORK

BEGINNER BLOUSE is designed for beginners who want to knit their first raglan sweater from the top down. The recipe is simple, and focuses on making the knitting process easy and accessible, with instructions and videos for all the necessary techniques. The first pages review the recipe and the techniques used. Then comes the actual recipe. If you are an experienced knitter, you can skip the introduction and go straight to the pattern. 

The recipe contains no abbreviations. Everything is written out clearly so you don't have to worry about understanding complex knitting terms.

If you want to knit the blouse with leftover yarn, check out my guide here

Movement space: Approx. 10 cm. Measure yourself at the widest point on the chest and add 10 cm to your measurement. Choose the size that is closest to you or go down a size for a tighter version, or up a size for a looser oversize knit. 

YARN ALTERNATIVES

General tips for choosing yarn alternatives:

When choosing yarn alternatives, it is important to make a knitting test to ensure that you achieve the same knitting strength as recommended in the recipe. If the yarn is a little thinner or thicker, you can adjust with more threads or choose a different needle size.

Also consider the texture and look of the yarn. Nepal has a firm structure, while Melody is soft and fluffy. If you want to keep the fluffy feel, consider other fluffy yarns like mohair or alpaca blends.

Alternatives to Drops Nepal:
Drops Nepal is a wool and alpaca blend, the recommended needle is 5mm, so look for other yarns suitable for needle 5. Here are some good alternatives:

Sandnes Garn - Kos
Filcolana - Peruvian Highland Wool
Rowan - Felted Tweed Aran
Drops - Air

Alternatives to Drops Melody:
Sandnes Garn - Brushed Alpaca
Lang Yarns - Alpaca Superlight
Isager - Silk Mohair
Filcolana - Tilia