Seoul Blouse is a soft, drapey and timeless addition to your wardrobe. It has a classic boat neck with increases on the shoulder for a dropped shoulder effect and a feminine look. Instead of the classic stripes, the horizontal pattern repeat in a contrasting colour is inspired by Korean script.
CONSTRUCTION
Seoul Blouse is worked top-down. You begin in the round and knit short rows for a slightly higher back as well as increases on the shoulders. Then you separate back and front and work flat, including the first two horizontal pattern repeats. (It is useful to have some experience with this, or consult YouTube). After joining for the body, you continue in the round, finishing with an i-cord at the hem. Stitches are picked up for sleeves, which are worked in the round and finished with an i-cord edge. An i-cord edge is applied along the neckline for a neat finish.
DIFFICULTY: The blouse is of medium difficulty.
SIZES
Bust circumference approx.: 120 (128) 136 (144) cm / 47.2 (50.4) 53.5 (56.7)”
Length from neck to hem: 50 (53) (55) 59 cm* / 19.7 (20.9) 21.7 (23.2)”
Sleeve length: 37 (37) 38 (40) cm / 14.6 (14.6) 15 (15.7)”
* The measurements indicated are for 5 ‘stripes’ and extra length. The blouse in the photo includes 4 stripes and measures 43 cm / 17”.
YARN AND GAUGE
Green/grey version:
MC: 5 (6) 7 (8) balls / 250 (300) 350 (400) g Hør Silke, Gepard Yarn in col. 510 Driftwood Grey (50 g = 175 m, 70% French linen, 30% wild tussah silk) - 1 strand
MC: 3 (4) 4 (5) balls / 75 (100) 100 (125) g Cashmere Lace, Gepard Yarn in col. 520B Lys grå meleret (25g = 330 m, 100% Cashmere) - 1 strand.
- the 2 strands are held together.
CC: 2 (3) 3 (4) balls / 100 (150) 150 (200) g Hør Silke, Gepard Yarn in col. 852 Olive (50 g = 175 m, 70% French Linen, 30% wild tussah silk) - 1 strand.
CC: 1 (2) 2 (3) balls / 25 (50) 50 (75) g Cashmere Lace, Gepard Yarn in col. 494 (25 g = 330 m, 100% Cashmere)) - 1 strand.
- the 2 strands are held together.
Note: The indicated amount of yarn is for 5 ‘stripes’ of the colourwork pattern and extra length. As the model in the photo is 160 cm / 5’2” tall, the garment is shorter and includes 4 ‘stripes’ only. One ball less of each quality/yarn has been used for the blouse in the photo. Consider your desired length when buying yarn.
Yarn alternative:
MC: 5 (5) 6 (7) balls / 250 (250) 300 (350) g Wild & Soft, Gepard Yarn (50 g = 240 m, 60% merino wool, 40% wild tussah silk) - 1 strand.
MC: 3 (4) 4 (5) balls / 75 (100) 100 (125) g Cashmere Lace, Gepard Yarn in col. 520B (25 g = 330 m, 100% Cashmere) - 1 strand.
- the 2 strands are held together.
CC: 2 (2) 2 (3) balls / 100 (100) 100 (150) g Wild & Soft, Gepard Yarn (50 g = 240 m, 60% merino wool, 40% wild tussah silk) - 1 strand.
CC: 1 (2) 2 (3) ball / 25 (50) 50 (75) g Cashmere Lace, Gepard Yarn (25 g = 330 m, 100% Cashmere) - 1 strand.
- the 2 strands are held together.
Suggested needles
5 mm / US 8 cable needle (60 – 80 cm / 24-32”) for the colourwork - but check your gauge first.
4.5 mm / US 7 cable needle (40, 60 and 80 cm / 16, 24 and 32”)
3.5 mm / US 4 cable needle (40, 60 and 80 cm / 16, 24 and 32”)
Gauge: 20 sts x 29 rows of stockinette = 10 x 10 cm / 4” with a 4.5 mm / US 7 needle, after washing and blocking.
