"Jailbird" Blouse DK

It’s the “Jailbird” Blouse you know and love - now in DK weight and with the highly requested long sleeve!

The "Jailbird" Blouse is a striped pullover with a mock turtleneck and a drop shoulder for a very vintage, classic silhouette. Now featuring long sleeves and designed for DK weight yarn. This stylish and comfortable pattern is perfect for any occasion, with a flattering fit and intricate design that updates a classic silhouette. Ideal for transitional weather, the long sleeves keep you cozy and chic. The DK weight yarn creates the perfect fabric, warm, but still lightweight and comfortable. Versatile for day or night, this blouse fits any wardrobe. With a simple striping pattern, it's suitable for knitters of all skill levels, elevated with short row shoulder shaping for the perfect drop shoulder silhouette.

SIZES

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

finished bust: 33 (37, 41, 45) [49, 53, 57, 61] "

CONSTRUCTION

Knit seamlessly from the top down. Short row shaping for shoulders.

GAUGE

21 sts x 32 rows = 4"

YARN

Wool or wool blends are suitable. DK weight.

Sample uses Brown Sheep Prairie Spun DK.

Yardage is approximate and may vary based on yarn chosen, gauge, and fit adjustments.

Main Color : 500 (570, 640, 730) [825, 880, 930, 960] yards

Contrast Color: 360 (410, 465, 525) [595, 635, 670, 695] yards

Total Yardage: 860 (980, 1105, 1255) [1420, 1515, 1600, 1655] yards

NEEDLES

• US 6 (4 mm) OR size to achieve gauge:

• 24” circular needle

• 32” circular for magic loop OR double pointed needles

• US 5 (3.75 mm):

• 24” circular needle

• 32” circular for magic loop OR double pointed needles

NOTIONS

• Stitch markers

• Scrap yarn

• Tapestry needle

DIFFICULTY: 2/5