"Wildflowers" Blouse

Keep it cool. A classic pinup style sweater girl top perfect for warmer weather. Sweetheart neckline complete with bust darts and front gathering. Flutter, cap, or puff sleeve options let you create three different styles to suit your mood.

SIZES
XS, (S, M, L) [1X, 2X, 3X, 4X]

CONSTRUCTION
Knit almost seamlessly from the bottom up! Opt for a 3 needle Bind Off at the shoulders to make it truly seamless. 

YARN
fingering weight / We recommend a fiber with elasticity for this pattern since it is designed to fit close to the body. The sample uses CoBaSi by skacel, a unique cotton with elastic. A soft wool would be another option. Cotton without elastic is not recommended due to the lack of resilience. Quantity given is approximate, may vary based on yarn used.
Flutter/Cap Sleeve version: 435 (500, 575, 665) [755, 820, 880, 900] yards / 400 (455, 525, 610) [690, 750, 805, 825] meters
Puff Sleeve version: 585 (680, 775, 895) [1025, 1105, 1190, 1215] yards / 535 (620, 710, 820) [935, 1010, 1090, 1110] meters

NEEDLES
♥  Main Fabric: Needle A: US 3 (3.25 mm)
A.1: 24-32” circular (use a comfortable length for your size, increase as needed)
A.2: preferred method for small circumference (use 32“ circular for magic loop, or DPNs)

♥  Ribbing: Needle B: US 2 (3 mm)
B.1: 16-32” circular (as for A.1)
B.2: preferred method for small circumference
Use size needed to obtain gauge, one size smaller for ribbing. Note when no length is specified, any length may be used.

NOTIONS
♥  crochet hook of similar size to Needle A
♥  stitch markers, locking stitch markers
♥  scrap yarn or stitch holders
♥  tapestry needle
♥  chenille needle #18 for weaving ends

DIFFICULTY: 2.5/5

NOTE: Resolve all wraps as encountered on final rows of flutter sleeve.