Jenny Blouse - PetiteKnit Pattern
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Ready to take your knitting to the next level? The Jenny Blouse - PetiteKnit is an absolute showstopper, featuring a gorgeous, all-over smock stitch pattern that creates an incredibly rich, elastic, and textured fabric. Complete with a beautifully tailored, classic folded neck edge, this luxurious blouse delivers a high-end boutique finish that will easily become the pride of your handmade wardrobe.
Please note: This is a printed knitting pattern written in English. Yarn, needles, and extra notions must be purchased separately.
Pattern Overview
- Skill Level: 5 out of 5 (Advanced)
- Size Range: XXS to 5XL
- Construction: This garment is cleverly worked from the top down. You begin by working the back yoke flat, using short rows to slope the shoulders while working the intricate smock stitch pattern. Stitches are then picked up along the top edge to shape each shoulder separately with short rows. The sections join at the underarms to form the main body, which is knit smoothly in the round. Stitches are picked up for the sleeves to work them in the round (with options for structured decreases or a straight fit), and the elegant folded neck edge is completed last.
Sizing & Fit Guide
The Jenny Blouse is designed with a comfortable, classic silhouette offering approximately 8 cm of positive ease. To select your perfect size, measure around the widest part of your bust and match your measurement to the table below.
| Size | To Fit Bust Circumference (cm) | Finished Chest Circumference (cm) | Total Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 75–80 | 89 | 51 |
| XS | 80–85 | 93 | 53 |
| S | 85–90 | 98 | 55 |
| M | 90–95 | 102 | 57 |
| L | 95–100 | 107 | 59 |
| XL | 100–110 | 116 | 61 |
| 2XL | 110–120 | 129 | 62 |
| 3XL | 120–130 | 138 | 64 |
| 4XL | 130–140 | 147 | 66 |
| 5XL | 140–150 | 160 | 68 |
Total length is measured down the middle of the back, excluding the finished folded neck collar.
Gauge & Suggested Tools
- Gauge: 36 sts x 34 rows = 10 x 10 cm in the smock pattern on 3 mm needles after washing and blocking. (Note: Due to the high texture of smock stitch, keeping a precise gauge is critical to achieving the correct dimensions).
- Suggested Needles: 3 mm circular needles (lengths: 40, 60, 80 and/or 100 cm) and 2.5 mm circular needles (lengths: 80 and/or 100 cm).
- Double-Pointed Needles: 3 mm and 2.5 mm DPNs (only required if you choose not to use the Magic Loop technique for the sleeves and neck).
Yarn Requirements
To achieve a lightweight fabric with an ultra-soft, fluffy halo, this blouse is worked by holding one strand of fingering-weight yarn together with one strand of lace-weight silk mohair throughout the entire project.
| Size | Fingering-Weight Yarn Required (g) | Lace-Weight Silk Mohair Required (g) |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 350 g | 200 g |
| XS | 400 g | 200 g |
| S | 400 g | 200–225 g |
| M | 400–450 g | 200–225 g |
| L | 450 g | 225 g |
| XL | 450 g | 250 g |
| 2XL | 500 g | 250 g |
| 3XL | 500 g | 275 g |
| 4XL | 550 g | 275 g |
| 5XL | 550 g | 275–300 g |
Note: Gram requirements are based on standard 50 g ball proportions for fingering weight and 25 g ball proportions for silk mohair. Always purchase complete yarn balls and consider picking up a little extra to account for personal gauge swatching.
Crucial Swatching Tip
Do not skip making a gauge swatch, and make sure to wash and block it before taking your measurements. Smock stitch is a highly technical texture that expands dramatically after washing as the fabric relaxes. Swatching post-wash guarantees that your stitches settle into the required 36-stitch gauge so your blouse finishes with the intended drape and perfect proportions rather than growing too large.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the smock stitch pattern difficult to learn?
While it is rated an advanced 5 out of 5 due to the shaping and short rows integrated directly into the texture pattern, the smock stitch itself is a highly rhythmic and logical stitch sequence. If you take the pattern step by step, it becomes highly intuitive to read your stitches as you knit! -
Can I choose how the sleeves fit?
Yes! The pattern is highly customizable and includes dedicated instructions for finishing the sleeves either with clean decreases for a tapered look, or without decreases if you prefer a straighter, relaxed sleeve profile. -
Are there any side seams to sew together at the end?
None at all. The seamless top-down design means the yoke panels blend flawlessly right into circular knitting for the body and sleeves. Once you finish working your final stitches on the folded collar, your only remaining task is weaving in your loose yarn ends.