"Sheena" Blouse

Inspired by fabulous “80’s does 50’s” style, rockabilly revival, and the early days of American punk music. The “Sheena” Blouse is knit seamlessly from the top down with a crew neckline and two sleeve options! Both the front and back feature mesh inserts. Make a set in sleeve with mesh down the arm for a 3/4 sleeve, or a cute ribbed cap sleeve to make it shell!

PATTERN INCLUDES: 
♥  thorough notes on choosing & customizing your size
♥  diagrams for construction
♥  both charted & written instructions 
♥  39 MINUTE Instructional VIDEO COURSE walking you through the sleeve construction for both options!

SIZES
xs (s, m, l) [1x, 2x, 3x, 4x]
♥  finished bust size: 29 (33, 37, 41) [45, 49, 53, 57]” / 74 (84, 94, 104) [114, 124, 135, 145] cm


MATERIALS
YARN
sportweight
♥  Version 1: 3/4 Sleeve: 590 (655, 760, 850) [925, 985, 1010, 1085] yards / 540 (600, 695, 775) [845, 900, 925, 990] meters
♥  Version 2: Cap Sleeve: 365 (410, 475, 535) [585, 625, 645, 685] yards / 335 (375 , 435, 490) [535, 570, 590, 625] meters


suggested yarns
We recommend a fiber with elasticity and some drape for this pattern since it is designed to fit close to the body. A soft wool is ideal, ensure it is something you will feel comfortable wearing next to the skin. 
♥ Version 1: “O-Wash Sport” by O-Wool (100% merino; 304 yards, 100g) / 2 (3, 3, 3) [4, 4, 4, 4] skeins; “Bee Balm” (fuschia)


♥ Version 2: “Symmetry” by The Alpaca Yarn Company (50% baby alpaca/50% wool, 150 yards, 1.75 oz/50g) / 3 (3, 4, 4) [4, 5, 5, 5] skeins; “Sea & Sand” (mint green)


suggested needles
♥  Main Fabric: Needle A: US 4 (3.5 mm)
A.1: 24” circular 
A.2: preferred method for small circumference (use 32“ circular for magic loop, or DPNs)
♥  Ribbing: Needle B: US 3 (3.25 mm)
B.1: 24” circular
B.2: preferred method for small circumference (32” or DPNs) 
B.3: 16” circular (or B.2 for magic loop)
Use size needed to obtain gauge, plus one size smaller for ribbing.


Notions
♥  locking stitch markers (differing colors are helpful), scrap yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle