Hedi’s blouse stands out with its harmonious color block stripes – a true eye-catcher for the transitional season and sunny days. The relaxed fit with raglan sleeves and half bands gives the top a casual yet stylish touch. The alternating colors create clean lines that make the design feel both modern and timeless. The pattern also offers the option to choose between short or long sleeves – allowing you to customize the blouse to suit any season and personal style.
Hedi’s Blouse is knitted top-down with raglan increases. You start at the neckline and first shape the back of the neck using short rows. You work raglan increases for the sleeves and body back and forth in rows. Once the yoke is complete, the piece is joined in the round after working the neckband edges. At the same time, the sleeve stitches are put on hold. The body and sleeves are then completed one after the other.
Finally, you pick up stitches from the cast-on edge and knit the neckband.

This pattern is for advanced beginners. All important steps are descriped row by row.

1 (2, 3) 4 5, 6 with a bust circumference on the finished garment of 84,5/33.3 (91/35.8, 98/38.6) 106,5/41.9 115/45.3, 125/49.2

I recommend a positive ease of approx. 2-8 cm/ 0.8 – 3.1 in.

In total, you will need approximately:

For the short-sleeved version:
670 (760, 860) 970 1090, 1250 m / 733 (832, 941) 1061 1192, 1367 yds
For the long-sleeved version:
850 (960, 1080) 1190 1310, 1460 m / 930 (1050, 1180) 1302 1434, 1597 yds “fingering-weight” yarn (365–525 m = 100 g), for example:

‚Bio Balance‘ by BC Garn (225 m = 50 g)
If you want to color the blouse like the example, using five different colors, you will need approximately:

For the short-sleeved version:
130 (140, 150) 180 200, 250 m / 142 (153, 164) 197 219, 273 yds of the top color,
190 (220, 250) 270 310, 350 m / 208 (241, 273) 295 339, 383 yds of the second color,
120 (140, 160) 180 200, 220 m / 131 (153, 175) 197 219, 240 yds per color on the body, and
110 (120, 140) 160 180, 210 m / 120 (131, 153) 175 197, 229 yds of the contrast color for ribbings and pattern stripes.

For the long-sleeved version:
130 (140, 150) 180 200, 250 m / 142 (153, 164) 197 219, 273 yds of the top color,
190 (220, 250) 270 300, 330 m / 208 (241, 273) 295 328, 361 yds of the second, third, and fourth colors, and
150 (160, 180) 200 210, 220 m / 164 (175, 197) 219 230, 240 yds of the contrast color for ribbings and pattern stripes.

Note: The yarn amounts refer to the given measurements and are calculated generously. If you knit the top longer or shorter, keep in mind that you may need more or less yarn.

Gauge:
10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in= 23 sts x 35 rows in stockinette stitch with the larger needle.

Wash and let the swatch dry, before measuring it.

Other materials

• 3,0 and 3,5 mm / US2.5 and US4 circular needle or the needle size you need to achieve the specified gauge, possibly double-pointed needles in the same size for the armholes if you are not using the Magic Loop method
• stitchmarker
• Buttons in the quantity you choose (see the section “Band for Buttons”), approximately 1–1.5 cm / 0.39 – 0.59 in in diameter.
• Scrap yarn for place stitches on hold
• Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends