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"Boardwalk" Blouse

$11.00

Inspired by classic 1950s silhouettes, the “Boardwalk” Blouse is a versatile vintage-inspired knit designed to move easily from casual daytime looks to elegant evening styling.

Knit it in playful colors for an effortless summer feel, or choose something more sultry and refined for nights out and polished layering.

The customizable neckline allows you to create either a soft boat neck or a dramatic slash neck, giving the finished piece distinctly different moods depending on your styling.

One of our most popular patterns for knitters beginning their first garments, with approachable construction and a polished finished result.

Inspired by classic 1950s silhouettes, the “Boardwalk” Blouse is a versatile vintage-inspired knit designed to move easily from casual daytime looks to elegant evening styling.

Knit it in playful colors for an effortless summer feel, or choose something more sultry and refined for nights out and polished layering.

The customizable neckline allows you to create either a soft boat neck or a dramatic slash neck, giving the finished piece distinctly different moods depending on your styling.

One of our most popular patterns for knitters beginning their first garments, with approachable construction and a polished finished result.

  • XS (S, M, L) [1X, 2X, 3X]

    Finished bust measurement after blocking:

    30 (34, 38, 42) 46, 50, 54”

    76 (86, 97, 107) 117, 127, 137 cm

  • Fingering weight; quantity given is approximate, may vary based on yarn used

    ♥ Main Color: 340 (385, 445, 490) 525, 565, 595 yards / 310 (350, 405, 450) 480, 515, 545 meters

    ♥ Contrast Color: 195 (220, 250, 275) 300, 320, 335 yards / 180 (200, 230, 250) 275, 295, 305 meters

    Main Color: 2 (2, 2, 3) 3, 3, 3 skeins CoBaSi (55% cotton, 16% bamboo, 21% elastic nylon, 8% silk; 220 yards/201 meters)

    Contrast Color: 1 (1, 2, 2) 2, 2, 2 skeins CoBaSi OR approximately 195 (220, 250, 275) 300, 320, 335 yards / 180 (200, 230, 250) 275, 295, 305 meters

    Note: The pattern includes information on finding/adjusting your size; the design is cropped but the top down construction makes adding length very simple. If you would like to add more length, just be sure to procure extra yarn <3

    Sample shown in “CoBaSi” by skacel (55% cotton, 16% bamboo, 21% elastic nylon)

    Suggested yarn: This top is designed with a unique cotton based yarn; it differs from 100% cotton yarns because of the elastic content, which mimics wool. This allows the fibers to be stretchy and hug the body to achieve this vintage style silhouette. If you are substituting yarn, the next best option would be wool. A 100% cotton yarn will not have elasticity and will not achieve the look pictured.

  • GAUGE: 27 sts x 39 rows = 4”/10.2 cm larger needle, after blocking

    Use size needed to obtain gauge for main fabric, 2-3 sizes smaller for ribbing. The following are suggestions.

    ♥ Main Fabric: US 3/3.25 mm 24” circular needle & preferred needles for small circumference (magic loop or DPNs)

    ♥ Ribbing: US 2/2.75 mm 24” circular needle & preferred needles for small circumference

  • ♥  stitch markers, locking stitch markers

    ♥  smooth scrap yarn or stitch holders

    ♥  tapestry needle

  • Some techniques used:

    ♥ knitting & purling, flat & in the round

    ♥ increasing & decreasing

    ♥ picking up stitches

    ♥ seaming

    ♥ stripes