"Jailbird" Blouse

$12.00

A cropped striped pullover featuring a mock turtleneck and a relaxed drop shoulder design, creating a truly authentic vintage silhouette. This charming 1950s-inspired piece effortlessly captures the essence of retro style and is undoubtedly an essential addition to every vintage gal’s wardrobe!

A cropped striped pullover featuring a mock turtleneck and a relaxed drop shoulder design, creating a truly authentic vintage silhouette. This charming 1950s-inspired piece effortlessly captures the essence of retro style and is undoubtedly an essential addition to every vintage gal’s wardrobe!

  • XS (S, M, L) [1X, 2X, 3X]

    Finished bust measurement after blocking:

    30.5 (34.5, 38.5, 42.5) 46.5, 50.5, 54.5”

    77 (88, 98, 108) 118, 128, 138 cm

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

    ♥ Main Color: 325 (375, 435, 490) 540, 595, 640 yards / 295 (345, 400, 450) 495, 545, 585 meters

    ♥ Contrast Color: 230 (270, 310, 345) 385, 425, 455 yards / 210 (245, 285, 315) 350, 390, 415 meters

  • GAUGE: 24 sts x 35 rows = 4”/10.2 cm larger needle, after blocking

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

    ♥ Main Fabric: US 5/3.75 mm 24” circular needle & preferred needles for small circumference (magic loop or DPNs)

    ♥ Ribbing: US 3/3.25 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

    ♥ short rows

    ♥ stripes