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Austinmer Blouse - No. 4036

Materials Needed:
Yarn (I used approximately 6 50g skeins of
4ply cotton for the XL)*
2.75mm & 3mm Needles, or size needed
to obtain gauge
1 small button
Sewing needle
3mm Crochet hook (Optional)

*Testers - Please record the weight of yarn

you use for this project to help me estimate
the yarn consumption for each size!

Tension:
26sts / 36 rows for 10cm2 in stockinette.

Sizing XS to 5XL
XS S M L XL

Bust Width 74cm/29" 84cm/33" 94cm/37" 104cm/41" 114cm/45"

Shoulder 36cm/14" 36.5cm/14.25" 38cm/15" 39cm/15.25" 40.5cm/16"

Hem to Armhole 33cm/13" 34cm/13.5" 34cm/13.5" 35cm/13.75" 35cm/13.75"

Waist 60cm/23.5" 68cm/26.5" 78cm/31" 88cm/34.5" 98cm/38.5"

2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL These are the

predicted
Bust Width 125cm/49" 135cm/53" 145cm/57" 155cm/61" measurements for
each size. The
Shoulder 41.5cm/16.5" 43cm/17" 44cm/17.25" 45.5cm/18" blouse has negative
ease, so will fit and
Hem to Armhole 36cm/14" 37cm/14.5" 38cm/15" 39cm/15.25" stretch around you.
If you prefer no
Waist 108cm/42.5" 118cm/46.5" 128cm/50.25" 138cm/54.25"
ease, knit a size up.

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 Austinmer Blouse - No. 4036
Pattern Repeat
The pattern repeat is slightly different for each size. Larger sizes will have more
vertical stripes. When instructions say to "work in pattern", please reference the
pattern for the size you are knitting.

XS - 3 Stripes
1st Row – K6, *P1, (K1, YO, K2, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, K2, YO, K1, P1) twice, K6, repeat from *
to end.
2nd Row – Purl (87 sts)
3rd Row – K6, *P1, (K2, YO, K1, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, K1, YO, K2, p1) twice, K6. Repeat from *
to end.
4th Row – Purl (87sts)
5th Row – K6, *P1, (K3, YO, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, YO, K3, p1) twice, K6. Repeat from * until
end.
6th Row – Purl (87 sts)

S - 3 Stripes
1st Row – K9, *P1, (K1, YO, K2, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, K2, YO, K1, P1) twice, K10, repeat from *
to end, knitting 9 instead of 10 at the end of the row. (101 sts)
2nd Row – Purl (126) sts)
3rd Row – K9, *P1, (K2, YO, K1, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, K1, YO, K2, p1) twice, K10, repeat from *
to end, knitting 9 instead of 10 at the end of the row. (101 sts)
4th Row – Purl
5th Row – K9, *P1, (K3, YO, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, YO, K3, p1) twice, K10, repeat from * to end,
knitting 9 instead of 10 at the end of the row. (101 sts)
6th Row – Purl (101 sts)

M - 3 Stripes
1st Row – K13, *P1, (K1, YO, K2, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, K2, YO, K1, P1) twice, K11, repeat from *
to last 2 sts, K2 . (111 sts)
2nd Row – Purl (111) sts)
3rd Row – K13, *P1, (K2, YO, K1, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, K1, YO, K2, p1) twice, K11. Repeat from *
until last 2 sts, K2. (111)
4th Row – Purl
5th Row – K13, *P1, (K3, YO, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, YO, K3, p1) twice, K11. Repeat from * until
last 2 sts, K2. (111)
6th Row – Purl (111 sts)

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 Austinmer Blouse - No. 4036
Pattern Repeat
The pattern repeat is different for each size. Larger sizes will have more vertical
stripes. When instructions say to "work in pattern", please reference the pattern
for the size you are knitting.
L - 4 stripes
1st Row – K9, *P1, (K1, YO, K2, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, K2, YO, K1, P1) twice, K8, repeat from * to
last st, K1 . (126 sts)
2nd Row – Purl (126) sts)
3rd Row – K9, *P1, (K2, YO, K1, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, K1, YO, K2, p1) twice, K8. Repeat from *
until last st, K1. (126 sts)
4th Row – Purl (126 sts)
5th Row – K9, *P1, (K3, YO, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, YO, K3, p1) twice, K8. Repeat from * until last
st, K1. (126 sts)
6th Row – Purl (126 sts)

XL 4 Stripes
1st Row – K12, *P1, (K1, YO, K2, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, K2, YO, K1, P1) twice, K10, repeat from *
to last 2 sts, K2 . (138 sts)
2nd Row – Purl (138) sts)
3rd Row – K12, *P1, (K2, YO, K1, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, K1, YO, K2, p1) twice, K10. Repeat from *
until last st, K1. (138 sts)
4th Row – Purl
5th Row – K12, *P1, (K3, YO, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, YO, K3, p1) twice, K10. Repeat from * until
last st, K1. (138 sts)
6th Row – Purl (138 sts)

2XL - 5stripes
1st Row – K9, *P1, (K1, YO, K2, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, K2, YO, K1, P1) twice, K8, repeat from * to
last st, K1 . (155 sts)
2nd Row – Purl (155) sts)
3rd Row – K9, *P1, (K2, YO, K1, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, K1, YO, K2, p1) twice, K8. Repeat from *
until last st, K1. (155 sts)
4th Row – Purl (155 sts)
5th Row – K9, *P1, (K3, YO, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, YO, K3, p1) twice, K8. Repeat from * until last
st, K1. (155 sts)
6th Row – Purl (155 sts)

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 Austinmer Blouse - No. 4036
Pattern Repeat
The pattern repeat is different for each size. Larger sizes will have more vertical
stripes. When instructions say to "work in pattern", please reference the pattern
for the size you are knitting.

3XL - 5 stripes)
1st Row – K11, *P1, (K1, YO, K2, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, K2, YO, K1, P1) twice, K10, repeat from *
to last st, K1 . (167 sts)
2nd Row – Purl (167) sts)
3rd Row – K11, *P1, (K2, YO, K1, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, K1, YO, K2, p1) twice, K10. Repeat from *
until last st, K1. (167 sts)
4th Row – Purl (167 sts)
5th Row – K11, *P1, (K3, YO, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, YO, K3, p1) twice, K10. Repeat from * until
last st, K1. (167 sts)
6th Row – Purl (167 sts)

4XL - 6 stripes
1st Row – K8, *P1, (K1, YO, K2, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, K2, YO, K1, P1) twice, K8, repeat from * to
end. (182 sts)
2nd Row – Purl (182) sts)
3rd Row – K8, *P1, (K2, YO, K1, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, K1, YO, K2, p1) twice, K8. repeat from * to
end. (182 sts)
4th Row – Purl (182 sts)
5th Row – K9, *P1, (K3, YO, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, YO, K3, p1) twice, K8. repeat from * to end.
(182 sts)
6th Row – Purl (182 sts)

5XL - 6 stripes
1st Row – K9, *P1, (K1, YO, K2, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, K2, YO, K1, P1) twice, K10, repeat from *
to end, knitting 9 sts instead of 10 on the last repeat . (194 sts)
2nd Row – Purl (194) sts)
3rd Row – K9, *P1, (K2, YO, K1, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, K1, YO, K2, p1) twice, K10, repeat from *
to end, knitting 9 sts instead of 10 on the last repeat . (194 sts)
4th Row – Purl (194 sts)
5th Row – K9, *P1, (K3, YO, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, YO, K3, p1) twice, K10, repeat from * to end,
knitting 9 sts instead of 10 on the last repeat . (194 sts)
6th Row – Purl (194 sts)

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 Back Panel:
Using 2.75mm needles (or a size smaller than
needed to obtain gauge), cast on (87, 101, 111)
(126, 138, 155)(167, 182, 194) sts.

Work in 1x1 rib for (9, 9, 9.5)(9.5, 10, 10)(10.5,

11, 11.5) cm.

Change to 3mm needles (or size needed to

obtain gauge).

Work in pattern, increasing 1 st at each end of

every 8th row until increased to (101, 113, 127)
(142, 158, 173)(185, 200, 213) sts.

Note - You can begin the increases one row later if increasing on the RS is easier. I did!

When work measures (33, 34, 34)(35, 35, 36)(37, 38, 39) cm, shape armhole by casting off
(2, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8)(9, 10, 11) sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
Decrease 1st at each end of the next (3, 4, 6)(8, 10, 13)(14, 17, 18) rows, then every 2nd
row (3, 4, 5)(7, 9, 12)(14, 16, 18) times.
Note - For most sizes, you will need to decrease into the pattern. Do this for as long as you are
able, then when you can no longer continue part of the pattern, simply knit those stitches.

Continue in pattern until armhole measures (9, 10, 11)(12, 12, 13)( 13, 14, 15) cm deep.

Working in pattern, work half of the stitches and place onto a spare needle or waste yarn.
The rest of the back will be worked in 2 pieces in order to create an opening for the head.
Continue working remaining sts to end of row.

Continue working remaining sts in pattern until armhole measures (16, 18, 18)(19, 20, 21)
(22, 23, 24) cm deep.

Shape shoulder by casting off (9, 10, 10)(11, 11, 12)(12, 13, 13) at armhole edge ever
second row, 3 times.

Join yarn at center edge of other side and work to correspond.

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 Front Panel:
The front panel is worked the same as the back
panel until the armhole shaping is complete.

Using 2.75mm needles (or a size smaller than

needed to obtain gauge), cast on (87, 101, 111)
(126, 138, 155)(167, 182, 194) sts.

Work in 1x1 rib for (9, 9, 9.5)(9.5, 10, 10)(10.5,

11, 11.5) cm.

Change to 3mm needles (or size needed to

obtain gauge).
Work in pattern, increasing 1 st at each end of every 8th row until increased to (101, 113,
127)(142, 158, 173)(185, 200, 213) sts.
Note - You can begin the increases one row later if increasing on the RS is easier. I did!

When work measures (33, 34, 34)(35, 35, 36)(37, 38, 39) cm, shape armhole by casting off
(2, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8)(9, 10, 11) sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
Decrease 1st at each end of the next (3, 4, 6)(8, 10, 13)(14, 17, 18) rows, then every 2nd
row (3, 4, 5)(7, 9, 12)(14, 16, 18) times.
Note - For most sizes, you will need to decrease into the pattern. Do this for as long as you are
able, then when you can no longer continue part of the pattern, simply knit those stitches.

Continue in pattern until armhole measures (9, 10, 11)(12, 12, 13)( 13, 14, 15) cm deep.

Work (35, 37, 39)(41, 42, 43)(44, 45, 47) sts in pattern. Leave on a spare needle or put
onto waste yarn. Cast off (14, 15, 16)(18, 19, 20)(22, 22, 25). Work the remaining (35, 37,
39)(41, 42, 43)(44, 45, 47) sts in pattern.
Note - cast off will begin within and continue into pattern. Keep to the pattern as best as you can,
but when you are unable to you can replace this section of the repeat with knit stitches.

Continue working on the one side, decreasing at the neck edge of the next (3, 4, 4)(4, 4,
5)(5, 5, 5) rows, then every second row until decreased to (30, 30, 30)(33, 33, 33)(36, 36,
36) sts. Armhole should now measure approximately (16, 18, 18)(19, 20, 21)(22, 23, 24) cm
deep.

Shape shoulder by casting off (10, 10, 10)(11, 11, 11)(12, 12, 12) sts at armhole edge every
second row 3 times.
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 Collar (knit 2):
The collar is knit in pattern, omitting the stockinette stitches in between, as follows -
Row 1: P1 *K1, YO, K2, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, K2, YO, kK, P1*. Repeat from* to end of row.
Row 2: Purl
Row 3: P1, *K2, YO, K1, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, K1, YO, K2, p1*Repeat from * until end of row.
Row 4: Purl
Row 5: P1, *K3, YO, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, YO, K3, p1* Repeat from * until end of row.
Row 6: Purl

Using 3mm needles, or size needed to obtain gauge, cast on (61, 61, 61)(71, 71, 71)(81,
81, 81) sts.

When 3 pattern repeats have been completed (18 rows) change to 2.75mm needles, or a
size smaller than needed to obtain gauge. K1, *K3, K2tog*, repeat from * to end.
Purl 1 row then cast off.

Sleeves (knit 2):

Using 2.75mm needles, or a size smaller than needed to obtain gauge, cast on (66, 72, 76)
(84, 94, 104)(118, 128, 138) sts and work in 1x1 rib until 2.5cm long, or desired length.

Knit (23, 26, 28)(32, 37, 42)(49, 54, 59) sts along the row, then K21 in pattern. Knit the
remaining (23, 26, 28)(32, 37, 42)(49, 54, 59) sts.

Continue working in pattern, increasing at each end of every 4th row until (72, 86, 92)
(104, 114, 124)(138, 152, 162) sts. Continue working until seam measures (13, 14, 15)(15,
15, 16)( 16, 16, 17) cm.

K2tog at each end of every second row until decreased to (54, 56, 60)(74, 80, 88)(102,
114, 136) sts. Then K2tog at each end of every row until decreased to (26, 28, 32)(40, 48,
56)(66, 78, 92). Cast off.
I sewed on the collar but
found it was too tight. I
Make up: I advise that you block the pieces before making up. I pinned the collar pieces
and sleeves on top of eachother to ensure they were the same size.
undid the stitches and
crocheted the collar on
instead and it was a much
Seam the shoulders together and set the sleeves. Seam up the sides. more comfortable fit*

Optional* Insert a row of single crochet around the slit for the head opening to help it lay flat.

Attach collar, making sure to pin it at the front and evenly around. It will likely not touch
at the back, but this is fine because there needs to be room for a button.

Create a chain to form a button hole and secure button in place.

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