Interweave SKU: EP10387

Also available in the book Light & Layered Knits

Softness meets sophistication in this asymmetrically ruffled shell with angled armholes that reveal shapely shoulders. Worked in a tape yarn that combines both matte and shiny threads, this mostly-stockinette-stitch blouse is accented with a bit of openwork rib at the lower edge and a generous garter-stitch ruffle (worked separately and shaped with short-rows). This versatile top can run the gamut between sporty and classic—pair it with a pencil skirt for the executive office, then with a pair of distressed jeans for a night at the movies. (Interweave)

Finished Size: About 33 (35, 37, 39, 41, 43)“ (84 89, 94 99, 104, 109 cm) bust circumference.

Yarn: DK weight Skacel Schulana Nocita (78% cotton, 22% nylon; 125 yd [115 m]/50 g): #13 ivory, 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8) balls.

Yarn Weight: #3 - Light

Needles: Body: size U.S. 8 (5 mm): 24” (60 cm) circular (cir). Edging: size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm): 16” (40 cm) cir. Ruffle: size U.S. 9 (5.5 mm) straight or cir.

Notions: Waste yarn for holding sts; tapestry needle.

Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st on larger needle.

Originally Published: Light & Layered Knits