Valerie Blouse - Petite Knit

The Valerie Blouse is a soft, elegant top worked from the top down in one piece. It’s constructed like a cardigan, with a gentle slanted opening across the front that is later finished with buttons. The yoke begins with sleeve increases, then moves into classic raglan shaping. Short rows are added to lift the neckline for a comfortable fit.

The body is worked back and forth on circular needles, and the sleeves are knitted in the round. The final result is light, feminine, and beautifully finished.

Because the recommended yarn grows after washing, be sure to knit, wash, and dry a swatch before checking your gauge.

Sizing & Fit

The Valerie Blouse is designed with approximately 2 cm of negative ease, giving it a neat but comfortable silhouette.

Designed to fit bust:

75–80 (80–85) 85–90 (90–95)
95–100 (100–110) 110–120
120–130 (130–140) 140–150 cm

Finished bust circumference:

78 (83) 89 (94) 98 (109) 118 (129) 138 (149) cm

Length (mid back):

46 (49) 51 (53) 56 (57) 58 (59) 62 (63) cm

If you prefer a slightly looser fit, simply size up — the shaping remains flattering across all sizes.

Yarn Type Needed

This blouse can be knitted in one of two ways:

Option 1 — Two strands of laceweight mohair held together

Creates a light, airy, slightly fluffy fabric with beautiful drape.

Option 2 — One strand of soft luxury fibre (such as cashmere or fine wool)

Creates a smooth, elegant fabric with a clean surface and gentle warmth.

Whatever fibre you choose, ensure the yarn meets the gauge of:
23 stitches × 33 rows = 10 cm in stockinette on 3.5 mm needles.

If you’d like help choosing the right yarn and fibre for the look you want, message us — or pop into The Wool Shop in Rangiora and we’ll guide you through the options.

Meterage Required

Option 1 — Two strands laceweight mohair held together

175 (200) 200 (200–225) 225 (250) 250 (275) 275 (300) g total
≈ 1575 (1800) 1800 (1800–2025) 2025 (2250) 2250 (2475) 2475 (2700) metres

Option 2 — One strand soft luxury fibre (cashmere/fine wool)

200 (200) 200–225 (225) 250 (250–275) 275 (300) 300 (325) g
≈ 880 (880) 880–990 (990) 1100 (1100–1210) 1210 (1320) 1320 (1430) metres
(Based on typical 110–115 m per 25 g for luxury fibres.)

If your chosen yarn has slightly different metreage per ball, just ask and we’ll help you adjust quantities.

Buttons

You’ll need:
12 (13) 13 (14) 14 (15) 15 (16) 17 (17) buttons
Recommended size: 10–12 mm

The exact number depends on your personal preference and how closely spaced you want the closure to be. We have plenty of beautiful options in-store.

Needles

• 3.5 mm circular needles (40 / 60 / 80 / 100 cm)

• 3.5 mm double-pointed needles or Magic Loop for sleeves

• Stitch markers and a tapestry needle

Gauge

23 sts × 33 rows = 10 cm on 3.5 mm needles after washing and blocking your swatch.

Difficulty

★★★☆☆ — Intermediate
A lovely project with light shaping, top-down construction, and a polished finish.

What You’re Getting

A printed knitting pattern only, ready for your project bag.
(No digital PDF is included.)