Midnight Blouse
11/10/2026
Midnight Blouse
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Sizes: S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
Materials:
• Aussie (100 g):
• 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins in color 2550 (Royal-Blue);
• 2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins in color 6739 (Midnight);
• 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins in color 9073 (Galaxy);
• 7.0 mm (US 10¾) and 8.0 mm (US 11) circular bamboo needles with stainless steel cable, 31½ in (80 cm) long;
• Círculo tapestry needle;
• Patch clips; tracing paper; pencil; scissors; tape measure.
Knitting Stitches Used:
• 2×2 Ribbing (Diag. 1): Row 1: Knit 2, purl 2; repeat from to the end of the row. Row 2: Purl 2, knit 2; repeat from to the end of the row.
• Stockinette Stitch (Diag. 2): Row 1: Knit. Row 2: Purl.
• Pattern Stitch (Diag. 3): Knit 2 together, yarn over; repeat from to the end of the pattern, ending the row with 1 knit stitch.
• Sleeve Side Increases (right and left sides): Using the right-hand needle, lift the strand between the next two stitches. Place the strand on the left-hand needle. Knit through the back loop to make the increase. This prevents holes and creates a discreet increase. Repeat the same process on the opposite side of the sleeve as indicated in the pattern.
Gauge:
A 4 × 4 in (10 × 10 cm) square in 2×2 Ribbing (Diag. 1) using 7.0 mm (US 10¾) circular needles = 21 stitches × 23 rows.
A 4 × 4 in (10 × 10 cm) square in Stockinette Stitch (Diag. 2) using 8.0 mm (US 11) circular needles = 16 stitches × 22 rows.
Instructions:
Transfer the pattern pieces to tracing paper to use as a reference while making the garment. Follow the arrows on the measurement schematic indicating the direction of the work. All pieces of the garment (back, front, right sleeve, and left sleeve) are worked flat, back and forth in rows.
Color Change Notes (Stripes):
Follow the color sequence given for the stripes. Carry the unused yarn up the side of the piece. Use clips to secure the yarns that are not in use. Keep each yarn separate to prevent tangling.
Back:
Using Midnight, cast on 80 (88, 94, 106, 114, 124) stitches on 7.0 mm (US 10¾) circular needles. Begin the piece with the ribbing and work Rows 1–23 in 2×2 Ribbing (Diag. 1).
Switch to 8.0 mm (US 11) circular needles.
Beginning with Row 24, work in Stockinette Stitch (Diag. 2), maintaining 80 (88, 94, 106, 114, 124) stitches throughout and changing colors to create the stripes.
Follow the color sequence:
• Rows 24–29: Galaxy;
• Rows 30–33: Royal-Blue;
• Rows 34–35: Galaxy;
• Rows 36–37: Royal-Blue;
• Rows 38–45: Galaxy;
• Rows 46–49: Midnight;
• Rows 50–51: Royal-Blue;
• Rows 52–57: Galaxy;
• Rows 58–59: Royal-Blue;
• Rows 60–65: Galaxy;
• Rows 66–67: Royal-Blue;
• Rows 68–75: Midnight;
• Rows 76–81: Galaxy;
• Rows 82–85: Royal-Blue;
• Rows 86–93: Galaxy;
• Rows 94–102: Royal-Blue.
Repeat Row 102 an additional 0 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) times.
Transition to Pattern Stitch (Diag. 3), maintaining 80 (88, 94, 106, 114, 124) stitches throughout. Work Rows 103 and 104 in Midnight.
Repeat Row 104 an additional 0 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) times.
Finish the upper section in 2×2 Ribbing (Diag. 1), maintaining 80 (88, 94, 106, 114, 124) stitches throughout. Work Rows 105–120 in Midnight.
At a total length of 21.75 (22, 22.5, 22.5, 22.75, 23.25) in / 55 (56, 57, 57, 58, 59) cm from the beginning, bind off all stitches and set the piece aside.
Front:
Using Midnight, cast on 80 (88, 94, 106, 114, 124) stitches on 7.0 mm (US 10¾) circular needles. Begin the piece with the ribbing and work Rows 1–23 in 2×2 Ribbing (Diag. 1).
Switch to 8.0 mm (US 11) circular needles.
Beginning with Row 24, work in Stockinette Stitch (Diag. 2), maintaining 80 (88, 94, 106, 114, 124) stitches throughout and changing colors to create the stripes.
Follow the color sequence:
• Rows 24–31: Galaxy;
• Rows 32–35: Royal-Blue;
• Rows 36–43: Galaxy;
• Rows 44–47: Midnight;
• Rows 48–49: Royal-Blue;
• Rows 50–55: Galaxy;
• Rows 56–57: Royal-Blue;
• Rows 58–63: Galaxy;
• Rows 64–65: Royal-Blue;
• Rows 66–70: Midnight;
• Rows 71–80: Galaxy;
• Rows 81–86: Royal-Blue;
• Rows 87–94: Galaxy;
• Rows 95–102: Royal-Blue.
Repeat Row 102 an additional 0 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) times.
Transition to Pattern Stitch (Diag. 3), maintaining 80 (88, 94, 106, 114, 124) stitches throughout. Work Rows 103 and 104 in Midnight.
Repeat Row 104 an additional 0 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) times.
Finish the upper section in 2×2 Ribbing (Diag. 1), maintaining 80 (88, 94, 106, 114, 124) stitches throughout. Work Rows 105–120 in Midnight.
At a total length of 21.75 (22, 22.5, 22.5, 22.75, 23.25) in / 55 (56, 57, 57, 58, 59) cm from the beginning, bind off all stitches and set the piece aside.
Right Sleeve:
Using Galaxy, cast on 42 (46, 50, 54, 58, 64) stitches on 7.0 mm (US 10¾) circular needles. Begin the piece at the cuff and work Rows 1–18 in 2×2 Ribbing (Diag. 1).
On the last row of 2×2 Ribbing, increase 28 stitches alternately, for a total of 70 (74, 78, 82, 86, 92) stitches.
Switch to 8.0 mm (US 11) circular needles.
Continue with the sleeve length increases as follows:
S: Increase 1 stitch at each side every 3rd row, 8 times.
M: Increase 1 stitch at each side every 3rd row, 8 times.
L: Increase 1 stitch at each side every 3rd row, 7 times.
XL: Increase 1 stitch at each side every 3rd row, 7 times.
2XL: Increase 1 stitch at each side every 4th row, 7 times.
3XL: Increase 1 stitch at each side every 5th row, 5 times.
Total: 86 (90, 92, 96, 100, 102) stitches.
Follow the color sequence:
• Rows 19–20: Galaxy;
• Rows 21–26: Midnight;
• Rows 27–34: Royal-Blue;
• Rows 35–40: Galaxy;
• Rows 41–48: Royal-Blue;
• Rows 49–54: Midnight;
• Rows 55–60: Royal-Blue;
• Rows 61–66: Galaxy;
• Rows 67–74: Royal-Blue;
• Rows 75–80: Midnight;
• Rows 81–88: Royal-Blue;
• Rows 89–96: Galaxy.
Repeat Row 96 an additional 0 (0, 1, 3, 5, 5) times.
At a total length of 17 (17, 17.25, 17.75, 18, 18) in / 43 (43, 44, 45, 46, 46) cm from the beginning, bind off all stitches and set the piece aside.
Left Sleeve:
Work the same as the right sleeve.
Assembly:
Using a tapestry needle and Aussie yarn in Royal-Blue, Midnight, and Galaxy, sew the pieces together using basting stitches. Change yarn colors according to the stripes already formed on the garment to maintain color continuity.
Join the right and left shoulders for 5.25 (6, 6.75, 7.75, 8.75, 9.75) in / 13.5 (15.5, 17, 20, 22, 25) cm, leaving a neckline opening of 9 (9.5, 9.75, 10.25, 10.75, 11) in / 23 (24, 25, 26, 27, 28) cm.
Sew the body side seams for 7 (7, 7, 6.75, 6.75, 6.75) in / 18 (18, 18, 17, 17, 17) cm and the lower hem side seams for 4 in / 10 cm, leaving armhole openings of 10.75 (11, 11.5, 11.75, 12.25, 12.5) in / 27 (28, 29, 30, 31, 32) cm.
Sew the sleeve side seams for 13.75 (13.75, 14.25, 14.5, 15, 15) in / 35 (35, 36, 37, 38, 38) cm and the cuffs for 3.25 in / 8 cm.
Finally, sew the sleeves around the armholes.
Designer: Isamar Erbesdobler
Designed by Ana Campos
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