The blouse is worked from the top down and mostly in the round. I-cord edges finish the sleeves and neckband, and the back neck opening is closed with a button and a crochet loop. Bell Blouse is a simple tunic with a slight A-line shape The sleeves are ¾ length.
The length of Bell Blouse can easily be adjusted by adding or removing stockinette rounds between each increase round on the body.
Sizes: 6 (9, 12-18 months // 2, 4, 6, 8) years
Length from shoulder to edge: approx 28 (30, 32 // 36, 40, 46, 53) cm
Chest circumference: approx. 50 (53, 57) // 63 (67, 70, 76) cm [19¾ (20¾, 22½) // 24¾ (26½, 27½, 30)]”
Sleeve length from underarm to edge: approx. 12 (13, 14 // 15, 17, 19, 20 cm [4¾ (5, 5½) // 6 (6¾, 7½, 7¾)]”
Needles: 4 mm / US6 circular needles and double-pointed needles, or in size to obtain gauge
Gauge (after blocking): 21 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm [4”] in st st with 4 mm / US6 needles
Yarn: Knitting for Olive Merino, CottonMerino or Pure Silk (double), approx. 500m/100g
Yarn: Either 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino, Pure Silk or Cotton Merino (250 m [273 yd] / 50 g [1.8 oz]), fingering-weight yarn, 2 (2, 2) // 2 (3, 3, 4) balls + 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m [246 yd] / 25 g [0.9 oz]), lace-weight yarn, 2 (2, 3) // 3 (3, 4, 4) balls, or 2 strands of Knitting for Olive Merino, Pure Silk or Cotton Merino, 3 (3, 4) // 4 (5, 6, 7) balls. Sample is in Merino + Soft Silk Mohair in Dusty Moose colorway
Other accessories:Stitch markers, waste yarn, stitch holders, tapestry needle, crochet hook, 1 button (diameter: 12 mm [½”])
