With its rich terracotta hue and delicate lace accents, the Emberlace Blouse blends earthy warmth with soft, romantic charm. A graceful ruffled-lace border anchors the hem, while vertical lace panels on the body and sleeves add movement and texture to the simple stockinette fabric. The loose, straight fit flatters any body type, pairing perfectly with jeans, skirts or layered over a sundress. Set-in ¾ sleeves and a classic round neckline keep the silhouette timeless, while thoughtful shaping and a bottom-up, seamed construction ensure a polished finish. Light, breezy and endlessly wearable — this is boho elegance at its best.
Time: 63 Hours pattern
Skill level: Intermediate
Size: Finished bust size 32.75 (36.50, 40.75, 44.75, 48.50) (52.75, 56.75, 60.75, 64.50)”, to fit bust 28 (32, 36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56, 60)” with 4.75″ ease.
Shown in size 32″
Gauge: 24.5 sts and 36 rows with needles US size 2.5 (3mm)= 4″ [10 cm] in St st; 22 sts and 36 rows with needles US size 2.5 (3mm)= 4″ [10 cm] in lace patt; after wet blocking. The 17 sts of the lace band measure 3″.
Materials
Yarn: Scheepjes Cotton 8 (100% Cotton), 186 yards [170 meters] /50 grams): # 671 – 6 (7, 8, 8, 9) (10, 11, 11, 12) balls.
Needles: US size 2.5 (3mm) straight or circular needles.
Notions: tapestry needle.
Special Stitches
Reverse Garter Stitch
Row 1 (RS): Purl.
Row 2 (WS): Purl.
Patt A
Row 1 (RS): K1, yo, k2tog, k6, *sl1, k2tog, psso, k6, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k6*, rep from * to last 12 sts, sl1, k2tog, psso, k6, ssk, yo, k1.
Row 2 & all WS Rows: Purl all sts and yos.
Row 3: K2, yo, k2tog, k5, *k6, ssk, yo, k3, yo, k2tog, k5*, rep from * to last 10 sts, k6, ssk, yo, k2.
Row 5: K1, yo, ssk, yo, k2tog, k3, *sl1, k2tog, psso, k3, ssk, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo, k2tog, k3*, rep from * to last 11 sts, sl1, k2tog, psso, k3, ssk, yo, k2tog, yo, k1.
Row 7: K2, yo, ssk, yo, k2tog, k2, *k3, ssk, yo, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, yo, k2tog, k2*, rep from * to last 9 sts, k3, ssk, yo, k2tog, yo, k2.
Row 9: K3, yo, ssk, yo, k2tog, *sl1, k2tog, psso, ssk, yo, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, yo, k2tog*, rep from * to last 10 sts, sl1, k2tog, psso, ssk, yo, k2tog, yo, k3.
Row 11: K4, yo, ssk, yo, *sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k2tog, yo, k7, yo, ssk, yo*, rep from * to last 9 sts, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k2tog, yo, k4.
Row 13: K1, yo, k2tog, k2, yo, ssk, *k1, k2tog, yo, k2, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2, yo, ssk*, rep from * to last 8 sts, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, ssk, yo, k1.
Row 15: K2tog, yo, k2tog, k2, yo, *sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k2, ssk, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k2tog, k2, yo*, rep from * to last 9 sts, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k2, ssk, yo, ssk.
Row 17: K2, yo, k2tog, k2, *k3, ssk, yo, k3, yo, k2tog, k2*, rep from * to last 7 sts, k3, ssk, yo, k2.
Row 19: (K2tog, yo) twice, ssk, *k1, k2tog, yo, ssk, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k2tog, yo, ssk*, rep from * to last 7 sts, k1, k2tog, (yo, ssk) twice.
Row 21: K2tog, yo, ssk, yo, *sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k2tog, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, ssk, yo*, rep from * to last 7 sts, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k2tog, yo, ssk.
Row 23: K1, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, *(k1, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo) twice*, rep from * to last 5 sts, k1, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k1.
Row 25: Purl.
Row 27: K1, *k2tog, yo*, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 29: Purl
Patt B
Row 1 (RS): Sl1 wyif twice, ssk, yo, ssk, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k2tog, sl1 wyif twice.
Row 2 and all WS rows: K2, p13, k2.
Row 3: Sl1 wyif twice, ssk, yo, ssk, k1, yo, k3, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, sl1 wyif twice.
Row 5: Sl1 wyif twice, ssk, yo, k3, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k3, yo, k2tog, sl1 wyif twice.
Row 7: Repeat row 3.
Row 9: Sl1 wyif twice, (ssk, yo) twice, k5, (yo, k2tog) twice, sl1 wyif twice.
Sloped BO
To prevent “stair steps” from forming between subsequent BO rows, use the sloped BO method as following: On the first BO row, bind off as usual to define the initial part of the slope. Work the next row to the last st, but do not work the last st. Turn work so that the unworked st becomes the first st on the RH needle. Sl the first st on the LH needle pwise, then BO the unworked st by lifting it over the sl st and off the needle.
Pattern notes
Some shaping occurs at the same time. Read each section thoroughly before proceeding.
Chart for Patt A shows only the RS rows. On WS purl all sts and yos.
When shaping, if there are not enough sts to work the dec with its corresponding yo, work rem sts in St st.
Pattern
Back
CO 261 (281, 321, 341, 381) (401, 441, 461, 501) sts and work Rows 1-29 of Patt A from Chart or written instructions. 105 (113, 129, 137, 153) (161, 177, 185, 201) sts
FOR SIZES 28 (–, 36, –, 44) (–, –, –, 60) ONLY
Next Row (WS): Purl dec evenly 3 (–, 3, –, 1) (–, –, –, 1) sts.
FOR SIZES — (32, –, 40, –) (48, –, 56, –) ONLY
Next Row (WS): Purl inc evenly — (4, –, 1, –) (3, –, 3, –) sts.
FOR SIZE — (–, –, –, -) (–, 52, –, –) ONLY
Next Row (WS): Purl.
ALL SIZES
102 (117, 126, 138, 152) (164, 177, 188, 200) sts
Set patt:
Work 23 (28, 30, 35, 39) (43, 48, 51, 55) sts in St st, 17 sts in Patt B, 22 (27, 32, 34, 40) (44, 47, 52, 56) sts in St st, 17 sts in Patt B, 23 (28, 30, 35, 39) (43, 48, 51, 55) sts in St st.
Cont. in patt as set, until Back measures 13 (12.50, 12.25, 11.75, 11.50) (11.50, 11, 10.75, 10.75)” from CO.
Shape Armholes
BO 2 sts at the beginning of next 2 (6, 8, 6, 6) (8, 8, 12, 12) rows, then BO 1 sts at the beginning of following 8 (8, 6, 12, 12) (14, 14, 16, 16) rows. (90 (97, 104, 114, 128) (134, 147, 148, 160) sts)
Cont. straight until Back measures 7 (7.75, 8.25, 8.75, 9) (9.75, 10.25, 10.75, 11)” from beg of armhole shaping.
Shape Shoulders & Neck
1 Next Row (RS): Cast off 5 (5, 6, 7, 9) (9, 11, 11, 12) sts, work until you have 22 (24, 26, 30, 34) (36, 40, 40, 44) sts on RH needle, turn and leave rem 63 (68, 72, 77, 85) (89, 96, 97, 104) sts on hold.
Shape Right Back Neck & Shoulder
2 Next Row (WS): Cast off 4 sts at neck edge, work to end. (18 (20, 22, 26, 30) (32, 36, 36, 40) sts)
3 Next Row (RS): Cast off 5 (6, 6, 8, 9) (10, 11, 11, 12) sts, work to end. (13 (14, 16, 18, 21) (22, 25, 25, 28) sts)
4 Next Row (WS): Cast off 2 sts, work to end. (11 (12, 14, 16, 19) (20, 23, 23, 26) sts)
5 Next Row (RS): Cast off 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) (10, 11, 11, 13) sts, work to end. (6 (6, 7, 8, 10) (10, 12, 12, 13) sts)
6 Next Row (WS): Patt to end.
7 Next Row (RS): Cast off 6 (6, 7, 8, 10) (10, 12, 12, 13) sts.
Fasten off.
Shape Left Back Neck & Shoulder
With RS facing, rejoin yarn and cast off 36 (39, 40, 40, 42) (44, 45, 46, 48) sts, work to end. (27 (29, 32, 37, 43) (45, 51, 51, 56) sts)
1 Next Row (WS): Cast off 5 (5, 6, 7, 9) (9, 11, 11, 12) sts, work to end. (22 (24, 26, 30, 34) (36, 40, 40, 44) sts)
2 Next Row (RS): Cast off 4 sts, work to end. (18 (20, 22, 26, 30) (32, 36, 36, 40) sts)
3 Next Row (WS): Cast off 5 (6, 6, 8, 9) (10, 11, 11, 12) sts, work to end. (13 (14, 16, 18, 21) (22, 25, 25, 28) sts)
Next Row (RS): Cast off 2 sts, work to end. (11 (12, 14, 16, 19) (20, 23, 23, 26) sts)
4 Next Row (WS): Cast off 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) (10, 11, 11, 13) sts, work to end. (6 (6, 7, 8, 10) (10, 12, 12, 13) sts)
5 Next Row (RS): Patt to end.
6 Next Row (WS): Cast off 6 (6, 7, 8, 10) (10, 12, 12, 13) sts.
Fasten off.
Front
CO 261 (281, 321, 341, 381) (401, 441, 461, 501) sts and work Rows 1-29 of Patt A from Chart or written instructions. 105 (113, 129, 137, 153) (161, 177, 185, 201) sts
FOR SIZES 28 (–, 36, –, 44) (–, –, –, 60) ONLY
Next Row (WS): Purl dec evenly 3 (–, 3, –, 1) (–, –, –, 1) sts.
FOR SIZES — (32, –, 40, –) (48, –, 56, –) ONLY
Next Row (WS): Purl inc evenly — (4, –, 1, –) (3, –, 3, –) sts.
FOR SIZE — (–, –, –, -) (–, 52, –, –) ONLY
Next Row (WS): Purl.
ALL SIZES
102 (117, 126, 138, 152) (164, 177, 188, 200) sts
Set patt:
Work 23 (28, 30, 35, 39) (43, 48, 51, 55) sts in St st, 17 sts in Patt B, 22 (27, 32, 34, 40) (44, 47, 52, 56) sts in St st, 17 sts in Patt B, 23 (28, 30, 35, 39) (43, 48, 51, 55) sts in St st.
Cont. in patt as set, until Front measures 13 (12.50, 12.25, 11.75, 11.50) (11.50, 11, 10.75, 10.75)” from CO.
Shape Armholes
BO 2 sts at the beginning of next 2 (6, 8, 6, 6) (8, 8, 12, 12) rows, then BO 1 sts at the beginning of following 8 (8, 6, 12, 12) (14, 14, 16, 16) rows. 90 (97, 104, 114, 128) (134, 147, 148, 160) sts
Cont. straight until Front measures 5 (5.75, 6.25, 6.75, 7) (7.75, 8.25, 8.75, 9)” from beg of armhole shaping, ending after a WS row.
Shape Neck & Shoulders
Divide for Front Neck
Maintaining patt as established, work 32 (34, 37, 42, 48) (50, 56, 56, 61) sts, cast off centre 26 (29, 30, 30, 32) (34, 35, 36, 38) sts, then work remaining 32 (34, 37, 42, 48) (50, 56, 56, 61) sts for second shoulder.
Working each side separately and maintaining patt as established, shape neckline as follows:
Right Front
32 (34, 37, 42, 48) (50, 56, 56, 61) sts
Next Row (WS): Work even in patt.
On the following RS rows, BO 3 sts once, 2 sts 2 times, and 1 st 4 times, working WS rows even in patt. (21 (23, 26, 31, 37) (39, 45, 45, 50) sts)
When Right Front measures 7 (7.75, 8.25, 8.75, 9) (9.75, 10.25, 10.75, 11)” from beg of armhole shaping, BO at armhole edge: 5 (5, 6, 7, 9) (9, 11, 11, 12) sts 3 (1, 2, 1, 3) (1, 3, 3, 2) times and 6 (6, 7, 8, 10) (10, 12, 12, 13) sts 1 (3, 2, 3, 1) (3, 1, 1, 2) times.
Fasten off.
Left Front
Next Row (WS): Cast off 3 sts, work to end.
Next Row (RS): Work even in patt.
On the following WS rows, 2 sts 2 times and 1 st 4 times, working RS rows even in patt. (21 (23, 26, 31, 37) (39, 45, 45, 50) sts)
When Left Front measures 7 (7.75, 8.25, 8.75, 9) (9.75, 10.25, 10.75, 11)” from beg of armhole shaping, BO at armhole edge: 5 (5, 6, 7, 9) (9, 11, 11, 12) sts 3 (1, 2, 1, 3) (1, 3, 3, 2) times and 6 (6, 7, 8, 10) (10, 12, 12, 13) sts 1 (3, 2, 3, 1) (3, 1, 1, 2) times.
Fasten off.
Sleeves
Work both the same.
CO 201 (201, 201, 221, 241) (241, 261, 281, 301) sts and work Rows 1-29 of Patt A from Chart or written instructions. (81 (81, 81, 89, 97) (97, 105, 113, 121) sts)
FOR SIZES 28 (32, 36, 40, 44) (–, –, 56, –) ONLY
Next Row (WS): Purl.
FOR SIZE — (–, –, –, –) (–, –, –, 60) ONLY
Next Row (WS): Purl dec evenly — (–, –, –, –) (–, –, –, 2) sts.
FOR SIZES — (–, –, –, –) (48, 52, –, –) ONLY
Next Row (WS): Purl inc evenly — (–, –, –, –) (2, 4, –, –) sts.
ALL SIZES
81 (81, 81, 89, 97) (99, 109, 113, 119) sts
Set patt:
Work 32 (32, 32, 36, 40) (41, 46, 48, 51) sts in St st, 17 sts in Patt B, 32 (32, 32, 36, 40) (41, 46, 48, 51) sts in St st.
Work in patt as established, increasing at each edge as following: 1 st on every 12th (8th, 6th, 6th, 8th) (6th, 6th, 6th, 6th) Row 4 (2, 5, 6, 2) (5, 6, 6, 9) times, then on every 0th (6th, 4th, 4th, 6th)(4th, 4th, 4th, 0th) Row 0 (6, 6, 4, 6) (6, 4, 4, 0) times. (89 (97, 103, 109, 113) (121, 129, 133, 137) sts).
Cont. even, until Sleeve measures 9.50″ from CO, ending after a WS row.
Shape sleeve top
BO 2 sts at the beginning of next 2 (6, 8, 6, 6) (8, 8, 12, 12) rows, then BO 1 sts at the beginning of following 8 (8, 6, 12, 12) (14, 14, 16, 16) rows. (77 (77, 81, 85, 89) (91, 99, 93, 97) sts)
BO all sts.
Finishing
Block all pieces to finished measurements.
With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle, sew left shoulder seam.
Neckband
With RS facing, pick up and knit 128 (134, 136, 136, 140) (144, 146, 148, 152) sts along neck edge.
Knit one WS row and then work 6 rows in St st. BO all sts.
Sew right shoulder and neckband seam.
Sew sleeves into armholes.
Sew underarm and side seams.
Weave in ends.