Barbroe Blouse
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Detail
Barbroe Blouse is a light, feminine and elegant lace blouse with an allover eyelet pattern, a keyhole opening in the back, set-in sleeves and a collar that is closed with three buttons in the back.
The blouse is worked from the bottom up. The body is worked in the round to the underarms where work is divided into front and back, and each piece subsequently shaped and finished separately while working back and forth. Sleeves are worked from the bottom up, mostly in the round, and sewed in as the final step using mattress stitch.
The Barbroe stitch pattern is a simple charted lace pattern that is easy to follow. If you find it helpful, you can place a marker between each chart repeat to make it easier to keep track of where you are.
Barbroe Blouse is intended to be fitted and is therefore designed with negative ease. To choose the correct size, look at the ‘to fit chest circumference’ measurements on the previous page. If your actual chest circumference is, say, 98 cm [38½”], you should choose to knit a size 3 in order to achieve the intended fit.Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Finished measurements: Chest circumference: approx. 72 (80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120, 128, 136, 144) cm [28¼ (31½, 34¾, 37¾, 41, 44, 47¼, 50½, 53½, 56¾)]” to fit chest circumference 72-82 (83-91, 92-100, 101-109, 110-118, 119-127, 128-136, 137-145, 146-154, 155-165) cm [28¼-32¼ (32¾-35¾, 36¼-39¼, 39¾-43, 43¼-46½, 46¾-50, 50½-53½, 54-57, 57½-60¾, 61-65)]”; Length from shoulder to edge: approx. 50 (52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 66, 68, 70) cm [19¾ (20½, 21¼, 22, 22¾, 23½, 24½, 26, 26¾, 27½)]”; Sleeve length from underarm to edge: approx. 45 (45, 45, 47, 47, 48.5, 48.5, 48.5, 48, 48.5) cm [17¾ (17¾, 17¾, 18½, 18½, 19, 19, 19, 19, 19)]”
Yarn: 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino (250 m [273 yd] / 50 g [1.8 oz]), fingering-weight yarn, 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9) balls. Sample is in Merino in Mushroom Rose colorway
Needles: 2.5 mm / US 1.5 and 3 mm / US2.5 circular and double-pointed needles, or in size to obtain gauge. In addition, crochet hook size 1.5 mm / US8 steel
Gauge (after blocking): 20 sts and 40 rows = 10 cm [4”] in Barbroe stitch pattern (Chart C) with 3 mm / US2.5 needles. 1 repeat of the stitch pattern measures 4 cm [1½”] widthwise
Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, 3 buttons (diameter: 12 mm [½”]) -
Customer Reviews
Dr. Y********** DVM
Perfect for transitional weather—light enough for 72°F but structured enough to layer under blazers without bulk The buttons are secure no popped seams mid-day and the hem is long enough to stay tucked but forgiving if I forget to adjust after sitting I did wish the cuffs were slightly wider for easier rolling but honestly? Still my most reached-for top this season
Mat*******een
Wore it to a rooftop happy hour and got asked where I bought it *twice* The color saturation is rich but not loud the cut flatters without clinging and the back detail—subtle box pleat—adds movement without fuss Shipped in eco-packaging with zero plastic and arrived smelling faintly of lavender thanks to a tucked-in sachet Pure joy unpacking
Min******ard
This blouse solved my ‘I have nothing to wear to my cousin’s art opening’ panic It’s effortlessly cool but never tries too hard—the slightly oversized shape + gentle gathers at the yoke make me feel like I curated my look over years not minutes And the care instructions are shockingly simple cold wash hang dry and it came out looking brand new again
Fan*******ler
Love the relaxed-yet-refined vibe—wore it layered under an open corduroy jacket for brunch and got three compliments before my avocado toast arrived Fabric is breathable but substantial enough to avoid sheerness issues Sizing ran true though I’d size up if you prefer extra ease around the shoulders
Emm******ka
Finally—a blouse that doesn’t betray me during Zoom calls The collar stays put no floppy lapel nonsense and the sleeve length hits *just* right at the wrist so my watch and bracelets stay visible No more adjusting mid-meeting or hiding ‘wardrobe malfunctions’ from my team This one earned its spot in my work-from-anywhere rotation
Prof. *************naum MD
Needed something polished but not stiff for my first in-person client pitch—and this blouse delivered confidence on contact The drape is unreal no awkward pulling at the shoulders or weird back bunching And it arrived 2 days early with zero wrinkles straight out of the box Feels like wearing quiet luxury not fast fashion
Mit*******dtke
Wore the Barbroe Blouse to my sister’s garden wedding and instantly felt like a soft-core rom-com lead—breezy fit, subtle puff sleeves that don’t scream ‘costume’, and the fabric held up through humidity + spontaneous dancing I’m obsessed with how it tucked perfectly into high-waisted linen trousers and still moved like a dream Shipping was lightning fast and the packaging had a little handwritten note—felt seen not just sold