Filet Patch Blouse Knitting Pattern Download

Description

The patchwork in this blouse was inspired by a knitting technique from the 1940’s that mimics the look of traditional filet crochet. The blouse has small patches of stylized roses and bright colors that form a decorative folkloric yoke.

Finished Size: 37 ½ (40, 44 ½, 47, 49)” bust circumference at base of armholes, to fit 34 (36 ½, 41, 43 ½, 45 ½)” actual bust. Sweater shown measures 37 ½”, modeled with plenty of positive ease.
Yarn: Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham Quartz (78% mohair, 13% wool, 9% nylon; 93 yd [85 m]/50 g): #05 coral (A), #04 butter (B), and #06 periwinkle (C), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) ball(s) each. Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham Moss (90% merino, 10% nylon; 115 yd [105 m]/50 g): #07 fuchsia (D), 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) balls. Yarns distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Yarn Weight: #4 – Medium
Needles: Filet patches. size 6 (4 mm). Body and sleeves. size 11 (8 mm). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle.
Gauge: 14 sts and 19 rows = 4″ in St st on larger needles with D; 15-st chart makes 3 ½” square and 18-st chart makes 4 ¼” square in filet knitting on smaller needles.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Summer 2009