This pattern creates a charming blouse with a heart shaped collar, perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your wardrobe.
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Using US 6 (4mm) knitting needles, cast on 80 (90, 100, 110) stitches.
Work in stockinette stitch until piece measures 10 (11, 12, 13) inches from cast on edge, ending with a purl row.
Shape armholes:
Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
Decrease row (right side): Knit 1, knit 2 together, knit to end.
Repeat the decrease row every 4th row 5 (6, 7, 8) more times. 64 (72, 80, 88) stitches.
Work even until armhole measures 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5) inches, ending with a purl row.
Next row (right side): Knit 32 (36, 40, 44) stitches, place next 16 (18, 20, 22) stitches on holder, knit remaining 32 (36, 40, 44) stitches.
Work on these last 32 (36, 40, 44) stitches in stockinette stitch for 2 inches.
Bind off.
With right side facing, rejoin yarn to the held stitches.
Work on the 16 (18, 20, 22) held stitches in stockinette stitch for 2 inches.
Bind off.
Work as for front until armholes measure the same as front.
Sew shoulder seams.
Sew side seams, leaving 6 (6.5, 7, 7.5) inches open for armholes.
Sew collar to neck edge, sewing the rounded part to the shoulders and the V to the front.
Sew buttons to the back opening.