Frankie Blouse The Frankie Blouse is worked from the top down with raglan increases along the yoke. Short rows are worked at the back neckline to shape the neck. The sleeves are worked in the round on double-pointed needles or using a circular needle. The blouse is worked with narrow stripes throughout. Two strands of yarn are held together throughout the project. The meterage listed below reflects the total amount required. The blouse is designed with approx. 0–5 cm of positive ease.Choose a size based on your bust measurement. Sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) Designed to fit bust circumference: 75–80 (80–85) 85–90 (90–95) 95–100 (100–110) 110–120 (120–130) 130–140 (140–150) cm Finished Measurements Size XXS XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL Bust circumference (cm) 82 86 91 97 101 110 120 130 141 150 Length (cm)* 48 50 52 54 56 57 58 59 62 63 *Measured mid back. Designed with approx. 0–5 cm of positive ease. Yarn Requirements (Two strands held together throughout) Main Colour – Silk Mohair type yarn (approx. 210–225 m per 25 g) Size XXS XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL Meterage required (m)* 1,060 1,060 1,272 1,272 1,484 1,484 1,696 1,696 1,908 1,908 *Based on approx. 212 m per 25 g. Slight variation may occur depending on brand (210–225 m). If using Soft Silk Mohair (225 m per 25 g), total meterage will be approx.: 1,125 (1,125) 1,125 (1,350) 1,575 (1,575) 1,575 (1,800) 1,800 (2,025) m Stripe Colour – Silk Mohair type yarn (approx. 210–225 m per 25 g) Size XXS XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL Meterage required (m)* 424 636 636 636 636 848 848 848 848 848 *Based on approx. 212 m per 25 g. Needles Circular needles:4 mm (40, 60 and 80 and/or 100 cm)3.5 mm (80 or 100 cm) Double-pointed needles:4 mm and 3.5 mm Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Gauge 21 stitches × 31 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles Construction • Worked top down• Raglan increases• Short-row neckline shaping• Sleeves worked in the round• Narrow stripes throughout• Two strands held together Skill Level ★ ★ ★Intermediate – suitable for knitters comfortable with raglan shaping and working with mohair held double.
