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Sheena blouse
sheena blouse cap sleeve
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Sheena blouse
sheena blouse cap sleeve

"Sheena" Blouse

$13.50

Inspired by fabulous “80’s does 50’s” style, rockabilly revival, and the early days of American punk music. The “Sheena” Blouse is knit seamlessly from the top down with a crew neckline and two sleeve options! Both the front and back feature mesh inserts.

Make a set in sleeve with mesh down the arm for a 3/4 sleeve, or a cute ribbed cap sleeve to make it shell!

PATTERN INCLUDES:
♥ thorough notes on choosing & customizing your size
♥ diagrams for construction
♥ both charted & written instructions
♥ 39 MINUTE Instructional VIDEO COURSE walking you through the sleeve construction for both options! (links in pattern)

Inspired by fabulous “80’s does 50’s” style, rockabilly revival, and the early days of American punk music. The “Sheena” Blouse is knit seamlessly from the top down with a crew neckline and two sleeve options! Both the front and back feature mesh inserts.

Make a set in sleeve with mesh down the arm for a 3/4 sleeve, or a cute ribbed cap sleeve to make it shell!

PATTERN INCLUDES:
♥ thorough notes on choosing & customizing your size
♥ diagrams for construction
♥ both charted & written instructions
♥ 39 MINUTE Instructional VIDEO COURSE walking you through the sleeve construction for both options! (links in pattern)

  • XS (S, M, L) [1X, 2X, 3X, 4X]

    ♥ finished bust size: 29 (33, 37, 41) [45, 49, 53, 57]” / 74 (84, 94, 104) [114, 124, 135, 145] cm

  • sportweight / quantity given is approximate, may vary based on yarn used

    ♥ Version 1: 3/4 Sleeve: 590 (655, 760, 850) [925, 985, 1010, 1085] yards / 540 (600, 695, 775) [845, 900, 925, 990] meters

    ♥ Version 2: Cap Sleeve: 365 (410, 475, 535) [585, 625, 645, 685] yards / 335 (375 , 435, 490) [535, 570, 590, 625] meters

    suggested yarns

    We recommend a fiber with elasticity and some drape for this pattern since it is designed to fit close to the body. A soft wool is ideal, ensure it is something you will feel comfortable wearing next to the skin. Suggested yarn: We recommend a fiber with some elasticity for this pattern since it is designed to fit close to the body. The cardigan pairs wonderfully over sleeveless items so something soft like this is ideal.

    Sample shown in “O-Wash Sport” by O-Wool, colorway “Bee Balm” and “Symmetry” by The Alpaca Yarn Company, colorway “Sea & Sand”

  • GAUGE: 26 sts & 36 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette with Needle A, after blocking

    Use size needed to obtain gauge for Needle A, one size smaller for Needle B. The following are suggestions.

    ♥ Main Fabric: Needle A: US 4 (3.5 mm)

    A.1: 24” circular

    A.2: preferred method for small circumference (use 32“ circular for magic loop, or DPNs)

    ♥ Ribbing: Needle B: US 3 (3.25 mm)

    B.1: 24” circular

    B.2: preferred method for small circumference (32” or DPNs)

    B.3: 16” circular (or B.2 for magic loop)

    Use size needed to obtain gauge, plus one size smaller for ribbing.

  • ♥  stitch markers, locking stitch markers (differing colors are helpful)

    ♥  smooth scrap yarn

    ♥  tapestry needle

  • Suitable for an intermediate knitter. Some techniques used: working a stitch pattern, short row shaping, seamless set in sleeve caps, picking up stitches, working in the round.