Sedona Blouse

Sedona Blouse is a feminine top knitted top-down, featuring peplum detailing and i-cord edges. The back is shaped first using short rows, followed by picking up stitches for the shoulders and shaping the square neckline. Once the front and back pieces are complete, they are joined in the round for the body. The body is shaped with decreases along the sides at the waist, then stitches are increased to create the peplum skirt. The sleeve stitches are picked up directly from the body and shaped using short rows. Finally, stitches are picked up for the neckline, which is finished with an i-cord edge.

Yarn Requirements:
350 (400) 400 (450) 450 (450) g of Knitting for Olive Pure Silk (50 g = 250 m). Note that the blouse is knitted with double strands.

Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL)

Circumference over the bust:
88 (92) 98 (102) 112 (118) cm.

Circumference in the waist:
80 (84) 90 (94) 102 (108) cm.

Length (measured mid-back without neckline):
47 (48) 50 (52) 54 (57) cm.

Choosing the correct size:
The Sedona Blouse is designed with 0–5 cm of positive ease. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) are intended for a bust circumference of 80–85 (85–90) 90–95 (95–100) 100–110 (110–120) cm. Example: Your bust circumference is 95 cm. Size M has a bust circumference of 98 cm. 98 – 95 = 3 cm of positive ease.
Note: If you prefer a more fitted blouse, it is recommended to size down. Try the blouse on as you knit to ensure the double-knitted sections and length are to your preference.

Recommended needles:
4 mm circular needles (40, 60 and 80/100 cm), 4.5 mm circular needles (80/100 cm), 3.5 mm circular needles (80/100 cm).

Gauge:
20 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch using two strands Knitting for Olive Pure Silk held together.
Note: Ensure you check your gauge by knitting a swatch. Wash and block the swatch. Once dry, measure the number of stitches per 10 cm. If you have more stitches than stated, switch to larger needles. If you have fewer stitches, switch to smaller needles.