Knitting kit - seoul blouse by aegyoknit

The Seoul Blouse is a soft, flowy, and timeless piece to add to your wardrobe. It features a classic boat neck with shoulder increases that create a dropped shoulder effect and a feminine silhouette. Instead of traditional stripes, the horizontal repeat of the pattern in a contrasting color is inspired by Korean writing.

CONSTRUCTION

The Seoul Blouse is worked from the top down.
It begins in the round, with short rows knitted to create a slightly higher back, along with shoulder increases.

Then, the back and front are separated and worked flat, including the first two horizontal pattern repeats. (It is helpful to have some experience with this technique or to consult a YouTube video.)

After joining the pieces for the body, it continues in the round and finishes with an i-cord bind-off at the hem.
Sleeve stitches are picked up, and the sleeves are then worked in the round and also finished with an i-cord bind-off.
An i-cord edging is also applied along the neckline for a neat finish.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Intermediate.

SIZES

Approx. bust circumference:
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)”

Suggested sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4)

* The measurements indicated correspond to 5 pattern stripes and an additional length.
The model in the photo has 4 stripes and measures 43 cm / 17”.

SIZE SELECTION

I am wearing size 2 in the photos, which gives me a positive ease of 49 cm / 19” for a very loose fit.

I recommend choosing a size larger or smaller depending on your preference, but with:

• minimum: 15 cm / 6” ease
• maximum: 55 cm / 21” ease

Example:
Your bust circumference is 91 cm / 36”.
You would then choose size 2, which gives a positive ease of 37 cm / 14.5”.

YARN AND GAUGE

Green / Grey version

Main Color (MC)
5 (6) 7 (8) balls
250 (300) 350 (400) g
Hør Silke – Gepard Yarn
col. 510 Driftwood Grey
50 g = 175 m
70% French linen, 30% wild tussah silk
— 1 strand

Main Color (MC)
3 (4) 4 (5) balls
75 (100) 100 (125) g
Cashmere Lace – Gepard Yarn
col. 520B Lys grå meleret
25 g = 330 m
100% cashmere
— 1 strand

→ Both strands are knitted together

Contrast Color (CC)
2 (3) 3 (4) balls
100 (150) 150 (200) g
Hør Silke – Gepard Yarn
col. 852 Olive
50 g = 175 m
70% French linen, 30% wild tussah silk
— 1 strand

Contrast Color (CC)
1 (2) 2 (3) balls
25 (50) 50 (75) g
Cashmere Lace – Gepard Yarn
col. 494
25 g = 330 m
100% cashmere
— 1 strand

→ Both strands are knitted together

Note

The quantity indicated corresponds to 5 pattern stripes and an additional length.
As the model in the photo is 160 cm / 5’2”, the garment is shorter and only includes 4 stripes.

One less ball of each yarn quality was therefore used for the photographed model.
Consider the desired length when purchasing yarn.

Suggested Needles

• 5 mm / US 8 circular needle (60 to 80 cm / 24–32”) for the stranded colorwork
  (check gauge before starting)
• 4.5 mm / US 7 circular needle
  (40, 60, and 80 cm / 16, 24, and 32”)
• 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle
  (40, 60, and 80 cm / 16, 24, and 32”)

Gauge

20 stitches x 29 rows in stockinette stitch
= 10 x 10 cm / 4”
with 4.5 mm / US 7 needles,
after washing and blocking.