PINAR
I love how this blouse turned out! It’s the perfect light and airy piece for a summer evening, and the vibrant green color is so refreshing. It’s a great project for anyone who loves knitting with a bit of shaping and detail.
The Process
I started by knitting the back piece, casting on 84 stitches. After a two-row garter stitch hem, I worked in stockinette stitch until the body was about 24 cm long. For the armholes, I bound off stitches at the beginning of the next rows to create a dropped shoulder style. I continued knitting straight until the piece was tall enough to create the shoulders, which I finished by binding off.
The front of the blouse was worked in two separate pieces to create the V-neck opening. I started each piece and worked up to the point where the armhole shaping began. At the same time, I started decreasing stitches at the front edge to create the V-neckline. I continued this shaping until the pieces were the same height as the back.
After completing the front and back, I sewed the side and shoulder seams. I then picked up stitches for the collar and armbands, working a simple knit and purl rib pattern for a classic, fitted look. Finally, as a decorative touch, I crocheted several rings and attached them to the front for a playful, unique detail.
