Maipuffbluse kid silk

Maipuffbluse Kid Silk by Knit by Siv

What is Being Made

The Maipuffbluse kid silk is a puff blouse sweater designed for children, available in five sizes ranging from XS to XL with bust measurements from 93 cm to 113 cm. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a fitted puff blouse with a finished length between 53 and 58 cm depending on size. The garment is designed by Siv Kristin Olsen and is ideal for knitters seeking a classic children's sweater pattern with elegant proportions.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

This puff blouse is constructed using fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate-level crafters. The pattern begins with a two-needle cast-on method using double-thread yarn on a 4 mm circular needle, establishing the foundation for the body. The lower ribbed section is created using a knit one, purl one ribbing pattern worked over 8 centimeters, which provides elasticity and a finished edge. After completing the ribbed cuff, knitters transition to a larger 5 mm needle to work the main body in stockinette stitch, creating the characteristic smooth, vertical lines that define the puff blouse silhouette.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch – The primary stitch used throughout the body of the puff blouse, creating a classic smooth fabric
• Ribbing (Knit 1, Purl 1) – Used for the 8 cm cuff section at the lower edge for stretch and definition

Materials and Gauge

The Maipuffbluse kid silk requires Drops Kid Silk yarn in a 4-ply weight. Yarn quantities vary by size: XS and S sizes require 150-175 grams, M and L sizes require 175 grams, and XL requires 200 grams. Each 25-gram ball of Drops Kid Silk yields 210 meters when worked as double thread. The recommended gauge is 16 stitches over 10 centimeters when worked on 5 mm needles in stockinette stitch. Knitters should complete a gauge swatch before beginning the project to ensure proper fit and finished measurements.

Needles Required

This pattern calls for two sizes of circular needles: 4 mm needles in both 80 cm and 40 cm lengths for the ribbed cuff section, and 5 mm needles in both 80 cm and 40 cm lengths for the main body and subsequent shaping. The dual needle sizes allow for seamless transitions between the ribbed and stockinette sections while maintaining consistent tension throughout the garment.

Size Range and Fit

The Maipuffbluse kid silk is offered in five graduated sizes to accommodate growing children. Size XS features a 93 cm bust measurement, while size S measures 97 cm. Size M is 101 cm, size L is 106 cm, and size XL reaches 113 cm across the bust. The length measurements range from 53 to 58 centimeters, providing appropriate proportions for each size. This range ensures that the puff blouse can be knitted for children at various stages of development.