Astraea Blouse

Astraea Blouse

Astraea Blouse

Currently in testing. 
Releases July 3rd.

The Astraea Blouse is a fitted lace raglan top, perfect to dress up any outfit, by itself or as a layering piece. Named after the star maiden goddess of divine justice, this design features two intricate repeating lace motifs across the entire piece, a scalloped crochet edge and delicate picot edge hem and cuffs. This pattern is highly customizable to your unique preferences and needs, with options for an open front or closed front top, all over lace or stockinette with lace details on the sleeve, long sleeves or short sleeves, and a deep or shallow v-neck. The blouse is knit from the top down by working raglan increases to create fabric for the front, back, and sleeves, before separating for the sleeves and working the body and sleeves independently. The picot edge hem and cuffs are worked once the desired length of the body and sleeves have been reached. Finally, the optional crochet edge is worked along the neckline, and button band for the open front option. Modification options for fit adjustment, length adjustment, and different yarn weights are included.

 The model is wearing a size 2 in blue with a chest circumference of 81cm [31¾ inches] and 3 cm [1¼ inches] of negative ease.

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Sizes: 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9 (10, 11, 12, 13)

Finished Chest Circumference: 71, 78, 85 (92, 99, 106) 113.5, 120.5, 127.5 (134.5, 141.5, 149, 156) cm [28, 30¾, 33½ (36¼, 39, 41¾) 44¾, 47½, 50¼ (53, 55¾, 58¾, 61½) inches].

Finished Upper Arm Circumference: 28.5, 28.5, 28.5 (28.5, 35.5, 35.5) 35.5, 35.5, 42.5 (42.5, 42.5, 49.5, 49.5) cm [11¼, 11¼, 11¼ (11¼, 14, 14) 14, 14, 16¾ (16¾, 16¾, 19½, 19½) inches].

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Gauge:

Lace Version 
31 stitches x 33 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in blocked Lace pattern on 3.0mm [US 2.5] needles (Example: 2 repeats of the Lace Chart).

Stockinette Version
28 stitches x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in blocked stockinette stitch on 3.0mm [US 2.5] needles.

Suggested needles:

Lace / Stockinette: 3.0mm [US 2.5] circular needles
Picot Edge: 2.5 [US 1.5] circular needles
Optional: 2.0mm [US 4] crochet hook

Suggested yarn:

Yarn suggestions are based on the requirements for long sleeves.

200, 200, 250 (250, 300, 300) 300, 350, 350 (350, 400, 400) g light fingering weight yarn.

Blue Lace Sample: 
Sandnes Garn Sunday (50 g = 235 m / 257 yds)

Additional materials:

Optional: 6-8 8mm buttons Tapestry needle Stitch holders or scrap yarn Stitch markers Measuring tape Scissors

Difficulty: 3.5/5 - Suitable for knitters with an intermediate or greater skill level. You should be able to read knitting charts and complete basic lace stitches. You do not need to know how to crochet to complete this pattern.

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Size Guide

The Astraea Blouse is designed with 0-3 cm [0-1¼ inches] negative ease at the chest. Negative ease refers to the final garment measuring smaller than your initial measurement. You can also choose to knit a size with positive ease to create a more loose fitting garment. The more positive ease you include, the more loose fitting the garment will be. Positive ease refers to the final garment measuring larger than your initial measurement. It is recommended that you steam or wet block the blouse when measurements are provided to ensure you meet the recommended measurements.

Sizes 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9 (10, 11, 12, 13)  are based on an initial chest circumference of 71-74, 78-81, 85-88 (92-95, 99-102, 106-109) 113.5-116.5, 120.5-123.5, 127.5-130.5 (134.5-137.5, 141.5-144.5, 149-152, 156-159) cm [28-29¼, 30¾-32, 33½-34¾ (36¼-37½, 39-40¼, 41¾-43) 44¾-46, 47½-48¾, 50¼-51½ (53-54¼, 55¾-57, 58¾-60, 61½-62½ inches].

To choose your size:

  1. Measure your chest at its widest circumference, making sure the measuring tape is snug but not too tight. You should be able to fit a finger underneath the measuring tape.

  2. Subtract 0-3 cm [0-1¼ inches] to your chest measurement to account for negative ease, or add to your chest measurement to account for your preferred positive ease.

  3. Use the resulting measurement when selecting your size. If you are in between sizes, it is recommended that you choose the larger size. 

For example, if your chest circumference measures 125 cm [49¼ inches], knit a size 9.

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