Lightweight & Stylish Crochet Top Blouse Pattern For Hot Days

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: 50% acrylic and 50% cotton (or any preferred yarn)
• Crochet hook: Recommended size that matches your yarn, such as a 2.5mm hook
• Measuring tape
• Wool needle

Measurements:

• Bust contour measurement
• Desired length of the blouse

Instructions:

Foundation

1. Slip Knot & Chains: Create a slip knot and crochet chains according to your bust size.
   • For a size S, start with chains that measure 18 cm.
   • Example: 40 chains for yarn used in the video.
2. Double Crochet First Row:
   • After your chain foundation, add 2 additional chains (these count as your first double crochet).
   • Yarn over, work a double crochet in the third chain from hook, continue across row.
3. Repeat Double Crochet Rows:
   • Begin each new row with 2 chains, which count as the first double crochet. Turn your work.
   • Skip the first space, then double crochet in each stitch across.

Creating the Body

1. Repeat Rows: Continue these double crochet rows until you reach the width matching your bust contour.
   • For example: 84 rows for a bust measure of 88 cm in size S.
2. Join Body:
   • Once desired width is achieved, ensure it comfortably closes at the center.
   • Join with a chain and leave a long tail for sewing. Sew sides together matching stitches on each end.

Adding Top and Bottom Edging

1. Top Edging:
   • With slip knot, start at seam, crochet single crochet around the top. Make sure to space single crochets evenly in chain spaces.
   • Close the round with a slip stitch.
2. Bottom Edging:
   • Like the top, start with a slip knot and crochet double crochet in each chain space along the bottom.
   • Close the round with a slip stitch in the second chain.

Creating V-Stitch Rows

1. V-Stitch:
   • Start with 3 chains, yarn over, double crochet in the third stitch from hook to make a V. This is done by making 1 chain between two double crochets in the same stitch.
   • Continue across row: skip two stitches, double crochet, chain one, double crochet in same stitch.
2. Bottom Design: Use the same technique from the top on the bottom of the blouse for desired length.

Finalizing the Design

1. Add Fan Stitching:
   • In the center of each V-stitch, crochet 7 treble crochets.
   • Between fans, secure with single crochet.
2. Creating Gathering Effect:
   • Crochet a chain strip with two strands. Use it to gather the front of the top by weaving through the V-stitches.

Sleeves

1. Creating Sleeves:
   • Crochet chains to match desired sleeve length (e.g., 34 cm for size S).
   • Work the sleeve with the same double crochet base and V-stitch pattern you used in the blouse body.
2. Finalize Sleeves:
   • Repeat for the second sleeve.
   • Sew sleeves to blouse, ensuring the fans face outwards.

Finishing Touches

• Hide any loose strands using a needle.
• Flip inside out, ensuring seams are smooth and neat.
• Adjust to fit by trying on, adjusting the central gather as needed.

Conclusion

This pattern creates a versatile crocheted top that you can customize based on your body measurements and design preferences. Adjust sleeve width, closure tightness, and gather length to fit your style. Enjoy creating your blouse!