"Rizzo" Blouse

Rizzo is the quintessential badgirl, and our tribute to her is the baddest 1950’s inspired blouse. This cropped sweater has a high crew neck, a dramatic textured yoke trimmed in eyelets, and cap sleeves made perfect with short rows.
“Okay girls, let’s go get ‘em!”

“Rizzo” is part of our Pink Ladies Collection!
SIZES: XS (S, M, L) 1X, 2X, 3X
♥ finished bust size: 30 (34, 38, 42) 46, 50, 54” / 76 (86, 97, 107) 117, 127, 137 cm

YARN
♥ 2 (2, 2, 2) 3, 3, 3 skeins Beehive Yarns “Dusty” (80% Superwash Merino, / 10“ Nylon / 10% Cashmere; 437 yards/400 meters) or approximately 525 (595, 680, 770) 900, 920, 975 yards / 420 (545, 620, 705) 820, 840, 890meters of fingering weight yarn

Sample knit in exclusive “Rizzo” colorway created especially for this design! available here: Beehive Yarns

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
♥ US 3/3.25 mm 24” circular needle & 32” for magic loop or DPNs
♥ US 2/2.75 mm 24” circular needle & 32” for magic loop or DPNs

NOTIONS
♥ locking stitch markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, row counter (recommended)

TECHNIQUES
♥ knitting & purling, flat & in the round
♥ increasing & decreasing
♥ picking up stitches
♥ short rows

GAUGE
27 sts & 38 rows = 4”/10cm
larger needles, in stockinette, after blocking

CONSTRUCTION
The “Rizzo” Blouse is knit seamlessly from the top down! The body is cropped, with cap sleeves and a crew neckline.

Note: Written pattern. Includes spreadsheet for “at the same time” instructions!