Maia Blouse

The yarn in this pattern is made from 100% natural fibers

The Maia Blouse is knitted with one strand of Lanolin Wool held together with one strand of Kidsilk Erle from Dale Garn. This soft and timeless blouse is knitted bottom-up with raglan decreases. The model features an open front with edge stitches along the opening and a simple collar, giving it a clean and exclusive look. It has a relaxed fit, with short sleeves and a light, airy shape.

YARN

  Dale Garn Lanolin Wool, 100% wool

  Dale Garn Kidsilk Erle, 56% mohair, 26% silk, 18% wool

  Alternatively:

  Sandnes Peer Gynt, 100% Norwegian wool

  Sandnes Tynn Silk Mohair, 57% mohair, 28% silk, and 15% wool

SIZES

  XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) XXL

The Maia Blouse is designed with approx. 22–26 cm positive ease relative to your actual bust measurement. This provides a loose, soft fit intended to be worn both open and closed.

Example: Bust measurement 90 cm → finished bust circumference approx. 116 cm = 26 cm positive ease. If you prefer a closer fit, choose one size smaller.

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS   

 Bust circumference: approx. 96 (98) 106 (118) 122 (128) 134 cm

 Total length, from neckline: 48 (50) 52 (54) 56 (58) 60 cm

 Sleeve length, from armhole: 8 (8) 9 (9) 10 (10) 11 cm

YARN CONSUMPTION

  Lanolin Wool: 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (400) 450 grams

  Kidsilk Erle: 100 (100) 100 (150) 150 (150) 200 grams

Note: Yarn quantity is calculated for the stated length. Allow for extra yarn if you knit a longer garment.

NEEDLE SIZE

  80 cm circular needle 4.5 mm and 3.5 mm

  40 cm circular needle 4.5 mm and 3.5 mm

GAUGE

  10 x 10 cm = approx. 17 sts x 24 rows on 4.5 mm needles (stockinette stitch)

DIFFICULTY

  Experienced

NOTE! Remember that everyone knits differently; swatch to measure your gauge. If you knit loosely, it might be advisable to go down half/one needle size. If you knit tightly, you can go up half/one needle size.