Blouse with Scarf Collar in BC Garn Baby Alpaca & Tussah Tweed - 2268BC - Downloadable PDF

Blouse With Scarf Collar in BC Garn Baby Alpaca & Tussah Tweed – Pattern Summary (No. 2268BC)

About This Design

Designed by Jytte Slente and published by BC Garn, pattern number 2268BC is a downloadable PDF for a sophisticated knitted blouse featuring a distinctive scarf collar. The garment combines elegant simplicity with thoughtful construction details, making it a rewarding project for intermediate knitters. The blouse is worked in a classic silhouette with three-quarter length sleeves, and the standout feature is a scarf-style collar that is knitted separately and then stitched into the neckline, giving it the appearance of a draped scarf collar without complex shaping.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

The pattern is written in three sizes to suit a range of figures:

• Small: 88 cm bust, 56 cm length
• Medium: 92 cm bust, 58 cm length
• Large: 96 cm bust, 60 cm length

What Is Being Made

The finished piece is a knitted blouse with a relaxed yet refined aesthetic. Its most notable design element is the scarf collar, which is essentially a separately knitted scarf that is sewn into the neckline after the body is complete. This clever construction gives the blouse a fluid, fashion-forward look while keeping the knitting process straightforward. The blouse also features three-quarter length sleeves, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for transitional seasons.

Yarns Used

The blouse is knitted using two strands held together throughout the body — one strand of each yarn — which creates a beautifully blended fabric with subtle texture and warmth. The yarns used are both from BC Garn:

• BC Garn Babyalpaca (colour au43) — a supremely soft 3-ply yarn spun from baby alpaca fibre, prized for its lightweight warmth, natural sheen, and gentle drape. Quantities required: 250 g for sizes S and M, 300 g for size L.
• BC Garn Tussah Tweed (colour tt19) — a 4-ply yarn incorporating tussah silk, which adds a subtle rustic texture and a gentle lustre to the fabric. Quantities required: 200 g for sizes S and M, 250 g for size L.

The scarf collar is worked using only a single strand of BC Garn Babyalpaca, which gives it a lighter, more delicate weight and a softer drape compared to the double-strand body — a thoughtful detail that helps the collar flow gracefully around the neckline.

Needles

The pattern calls for straight needles in size 4 mm throughout. This needle size is used for both the main body (worked with the double strand) and the scarf collar (worked with the single strand of Babyalpaca).

Tension / Gauge

Achieving the correct tension is important for accurate sizing. The stated tension is 19 stitches × 29 rows = 10 cm × 10 cm in Stocking stitch using 4 mm needles with the double strand of yarn. Knitters are encouraged to work a tension swatch before beginning.

Techniques and Construction

The blouse is constructed in separate pieces that are seamed together. Key construction steps include:

• Knitting the back and front separately in Stocking stitch using the double strand of yarn
• Picking up stitches along the back of the neck at a rate of one stitch per stitch, then working one knit row before casting off
• Closing shoulder seams after neckline finishing
• Knitting both sleeves alike by picking up stitches and working downward
• Knitting the scarf collar separately in a single strand of Babyalpaca, then stitching it into the neckline to create the dra