Bright Summer Blouse
You’ll need:
300g of crimson (09) Adelia MIA yarn (100% microfiber; 307m/100g);
20g of mélange (08) Adelia MIA Print yarn of sectional coloring (100% microfiber; 307m/100g);
Knitting needles 2,5;
Circular knitting needles 2.
Size: S.
Used Patterns
Relief pattern: due to the scheme. Repeat 1st-4th rows. Make sts as they face in WS row.
2 x 2 rib;
Garter stitch: knit sts.
Stitches control: relief pattern, knitting needles 2,5: 27 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm.
Instructions
Back
Cast on 114 sts with knitting needles 2,5 and MIA Print yarn. Continue work with garter stitch. In 2 cm = 6 rows, start work with relief pattern due to the scheme in crimson yarn. In 34 cm = 96 rows, bind off 1 x 5 sts, 1 x 3 sts in every 2nd row from both sides for arm-holes and 1 x 1 st in every 4th row. In 15 cm = 42 rows from the beginning of arm-holes, bind off the central 28 sts for neck-hole and finish both sides separately. For smooth rounding, bind off 4 x 4 sts, 1 x 2 sts in every 2nd row from inwards. In 20 cm = 56 rows from the beginning of arm-hole, bind off the rest 16 sts of shoulder.
Front
Make in the same way, as back, but with deeper neck-hole. At the same time with the beginning of arm-holes, bind off the central 16 sts for neck-hole. Then, finish each side separately. For smooth rounding, bind off 3 x 8 sts in every 2nd row from inwards. Continue work without decreases. In 20 cm = 56 rows from the beginning of arm-holes, bind off the rest sts of shoulder.
Sleeves
Cast on 31 sts with knitting needles 2,5 and MIA Print yarn. Continue work with garter stitch. In 4 cm = 11 rows from the beginning of work, leave sts. Make one more detail in the same way. Transfer sts of both details to the knitting needles and work with relief pattern. In 8 cm = 22 rows from the beginning of relief pattern, bind off 1 x 4 sts, 1 x 2 sts in every 2nd row from both sides for sleeve caps, 8 x 1 st in every 4th row, 1 x 2 sts, 1 x 3 sts, 2 x 4 sts in every 2nd row. Bind off the rest 8 sts.
Assembly
Make shoulder seams. Cast on 180 sts with circular knitting needles 2 along neck-hole line. Continue work with garter stitch. In 2 cm = 6 rows, continue work with 2 x 2 rib. In 4 cm = 11 rows from the beginning of placket, bind off all sts. Sew up the sleeves, make side and sleeve seams.