{"product_id":"astraea-blouse-pdf-knitting-pattern","title":"Astraea Blouse - PDF Knitting Pattern","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAstraea Blouse\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePDF KNITTING PATTERN - NOT A PHYSICAL PRODUCT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAstraea Blouse\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fitted lace raglan top, perfect to dress up any outfit with the delicate and unique lace pattern. Named after the star maiden goddess of divine justice, Astraea, 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 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 on 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 version. Modification options for V-neck depth, fit adjustment, length adjustment, and different yarn weights are included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model is wearing a deep V-neck, all-over lace short, sleeve version in size 2 in blue with a chest circumference of 81cm [31¾ inches] and 3 cm [1¼ inches] of negative ease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty: \u003c\/strong\u003e4\/5 - Suitable for knitters with an intermediate or greater skill level. You should be able to read knitting charts and complete lace stitches (e.g. k3tog, yo, cdd). You do not need to know how to crochet to complete this pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pattern provides significant opportunities for personal customizability and modifications. Therefore, there are instances in the pattern where direct instructions are not provided. Instead, the pattern indicates when it will be up to you to assess and determine the ideal length and coverage based on your individual preferences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9 (10, 11, 12)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Over Lace - Open-Front Finished Chest Circumference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e71, 78, 85 (92, 99, 106) 113.5, 120.5, 127.5 (134.5, 141.5, 149) cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[28, 30¾, 33½ (36¼, 39, 41¾) 44¾, 47½, 50¼ (53, 55¾, 58¾) inches].\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Over Lace - Closed-Front Finished Chest Circumference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e64, 71, 78 (85, 92, 99.5) 106.5, 113.5, 120.5 (127.5, 135, 142) cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[25¼, 28, 30¾ (33½, 36¼, 39¼) 42, 44¾, 47½ (50¼, 53¼, 56 inches].\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStockinette - Open\/Closed-Front Finished Chest Circumference:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e74.5, 83, 86.5 (95.5, 105, 115) 121.5, 134.5, 141.5 (148, 163, 169) cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[29¼, 32¾, 34 (37½, 41¼, 45¼) 47¾, 53, 55¾ (58¼, 64¼, 66½) inches]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished Upper Arm Circumference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.75, 30.25, 30.25 (27.75, 36.75, 36.75) 36.75, 44, 44 (44, 52.25, 52.25) cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[11, 12, 12 (11, 14½, 14½) 14½, 17¼, 17¼ (17¼, 20½, 20½) inches]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLace Version\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31 stitches x 33 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in blocked Lace pattern on 3mm [US 2.5] needles (Example: 2 repeats of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLace Chart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStockinette Version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28 stitches x 31 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in blocked stockinette stitch on 3mm [US 2.5] needles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Needles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLace \/ Stockinette: 3mm [US 2.5] circular needles\u003cbr\u003ePicot Edge: 2.5mm [US 1.5] circular needles\u003cbr\u003eOptional: 2mm [US 4] crochet hook\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Yarn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn suggestions are based on the requirements for long sleeves. Measurements are based on the use of light fingering weight yarn. If using a fingering weight (as opposed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fingering weight) the final chest circumference may be approximately a size larger and require more yarn, depending on the gauge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200, 200, 250 (250, 300, 300) 300, 350, 350 (350, 400, 400) g light fingering weight yarn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e940, 940, 1175 (1175, 1410, 1410) 1410, 1645, 1645 (1645, 1880, 1880) m \/\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1030, 1030, 1285 (1285, 1540, 1540) 1540, 1800, 1800) 1800, 2055, 2055 yds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Lace Sample: Light Fingering weight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandnes Garn Sunday (50 g = 235 m \/ 257 yds)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink Lace Sample: Fingering weight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePearl by Rae Sacred Lotus (100g = 394 m \/ 431 yds)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Materials:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional: 6-8 8mm buttons\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTapestry needle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStitch holders or scrap yarn\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStitch markers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring tape\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScissors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModification Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSizes 1-5: Shallow or deep V-neck depth. \u003cbr\u003eSizes 6-12: Deep V-neck depth only.\u003cbr\u003eAll over lace or Stockinette with lace sleeve detail\u003cbr\u003eFit adjustment\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLength adjustment\u003cbr\u003eDifferent yarn weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAstraea Blouse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Over Lace - Open-Front Version:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSizes 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9 (10, 11, 12)  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) 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) inches].\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Over Lace - Closed Front Version:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSizes 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9 (10, 11, 12)  are based on an initial chest circumference of 61-64, 68-71, 75-78 (82-85, 89-92, 96.5-99.5) 103.5-106.5, 110.5-113.5, 117.5-120.5 (124.5-127.5, 132-135, 139-142) cm [24-25¼, 26¾-28, 29½-30¾ (30¼-33½, 35-36¼, 38-39¼) 40¾-42, 43½-44¾, 46¼-47½ (49-50¼, 52-53¼, 54¾-56) inches].\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStockinette - Open\/Closed Front Versions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Closed-Front Version decreases the total final chest circumference by 2 cm [¾ inches] due to the lack of button band.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSizes 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9 (10, 11, 12)  are based on an initial chest circumference 71.5-74.5, 80-83, 83.5-86.5 (92.5-95.5, 102-105, 112-115) 118.5-121.5, 131.5-134.5, 138.5-141.5 (145-148, 160-163, 166-169) cm [28¼-29¼, 31½-32¾, 32¾-34 (36½-37½, 40¼-41¼, 44-45¼) 46¾-47¾, 51¾-53, 54½-55¾ (57-58¼, 63-64¼, 65¼-66½ inches].\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo choose your size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasure 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubtract 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse the resulting measurement when selecting your size. If you are in between sizes, it is recommended that you choose the larger size. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor example, if your chest circumference measures 125 cm [49¼ inches], knit an All Over Lace Open-Front Version size 9, Closed-Front size 10, or Stockinette Version size 8. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pearl by Rae","offers":[{"title":"English","offer_id":52682762715429,"sku":null,"price":12.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5781\/7381\/files\/IMG_3578.jpg?v=1783034492","url":"https:\/\/pearlbyrae.ca\/products\/astraea-blouse-pdf-knitting-pattern","provider":"Pearl by Rae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}