PATTERN | PAULITA BLOUSON

The PAULITA blouson is worked seamlessly top down. Increases for the shoulders are worked along four raglan lines. The sleeves are knitted with bold stripes in the same contrasting colour as the hemline, cuffs, button bands and collar.The sizes correspond to the bust circumference as follows: XS (S; M; L; XL; XXL; XXXL) = 29 (32; 35; 39; 42; 47; 52 )” / 74 (82; 90; 98; 107; 119; 131) cm bust circumference (measured at the body). The blouson has a relaxed fit and should be worn with a positive ease of 4” (8 cm). Example: If your bust circumference is 35” (90 cm), choose size M for a positive ease of 3” (8 cm).

You need:

4 (5; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9) x 50 g (1.76 oz) Pascuali Merino Baby (100 % Virgin Wool, Organic Merino) in colour A
2 (2; 2; 3; 3; 4; 4) x 50 g (1.76 oz) Pascuali Merino Baby (100 % Virgin Wool, Organic Merino) in colour B
Colours of the pictured sample: colour A = #311 Rose quartz, colour B = #327 Raspberry

US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle, 32 – 40” (80 - 100 cm) for the body
US 6 (4 mm) circular needle, 32 – 40” (80 - 100 cm) for the hemline ribbing
US 2.5 (3 mm) circular needle, 32 – 40” (80 - 100 cm) for the button bands
US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle, 16” (40 cm) or DPNs for the sleeves
US 6 (4 mm) circular needle, 16” (40 cm) or DPNS for the cuffs
or needle sizes required to get gauge
4 stitch markers
Stitch holder or waste yarn
Row counter
5 (5; 5; 5; 6; 6; 6) buttons, 0.8” (2 cm) diameter
Tapestry needle and scissors