Maia Blouse

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

The Maia Blouse is knitted in one strand of Lanolin Wool together with one strand of Kidsilk Erle from Dale yarn. The blouse is soft and timeless, knitted from the bottom up with raglan shaping. The model is open at the front with edge stitches in the jacket opening as well as a simple collar, which gives a clean and exclusive look. The fit is relaxed, with short sleeves and a light, airy shape

YARN

  Dale yarn Lanolin Wool, 100 % wool

  Dale yarn 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 compared to actual      bust measurements. This gives a relaxed, soft fit that is meant to be worn both open and closed.

Example: Bust measurement 90 cm → finished width approx. 116 cm = 26 cm positive ease. If you want a tighter fit, choose one size smaller.

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS   

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

 Total length, neck edge: 48 (50) 52 (54) 56 (58) 60 cm

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

YARN REQUIREMENTS

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

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

 Note: The yarn quantity is calculated for the stated length. 

 Calculate extra yarn if you knit a longer garment

NEEDLE SUGGESTION

  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 LEVEL

  Experienced

NOTE! Remember that everyone knits differently, knit a gauge swatch to measure your gauge. If you knit a little loosely, it may be good to go down half/one needle size. If you knit a little tight, you can go up half/one needle size.