Crochet Trendy Blue Summer Blouse

Looking for the perfect summer blouse? Look no further than the Crochet Trendy Blue Summer Blouse! This cute and stylish top is the ideal addition to your warm-weather wardrobe. With its trendy blue color and beautiful crochet design, you'll be turning heads wherever you go. It's lightweight, breathable, and oh-so-comfortable, making it the go-to piece for those sunny days.

Materials

• 4 mm crochet hook
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Yarn (100% acrylic, approximate 240 grams for L size)
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet

Steps to Create Your Blouse

Step 1: Foundation Chain

Chain 91 + 1. This blouse works with multiples of 10 + 1, plus one more chain for stability.

Example: Chain 91 + 1 = 92 chains.

Step 2: First Row (Single Crochet)

Single Crochet (sc) in each chain. Start in the second chain from the hook. Continue with a single crochet in each chain.

Step 3: Second Row

Chain 3 and Turn. Acts as the first double crochet.

First Shell Pattern

In the first stitch, work 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the same space. Chain 3. Skip 4 stitches and make 1 sc in the fifth stitch. Chain 3. Skip 4 stitches and make 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the fifth stitch. Repeat Continue this pattern across the row.

End of Row: Finish with a shell pattern (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc).

Step 4: Third Row Onwards

Pattern to Continue

Chain 2 and Turn. In the middle of the 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc from previous rows, work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc.

Next Sections

Inside the ch-3 space from previous rows, work 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc. Continue with shell pattern in next appropriate spaces. Continue this pattern until desired length for the blouse panel is achieved.

Step 5: Strap Formation

Forming the Straps

Measure and leave space for armholes. Attach yarn and continue shell pattern around the armhole. Continue making the appropriate number of rows for shoulder straps.

Step 6: Panel Connection

Connect the Panels

Sew the panels together from the bottom. Leave the armhole space marked with stitch markers.

Step 7: Finishing Touches

Finish the blouse. Ensure to hide all yarn tails. Add any additional adjustments as needed for perfect fit.

Notes:

Sizes

For different sizes, adjust the foundation chain length and overall number of crochet rows accordingly.

Hook Size Variations

• 4 mm hook for initial chains and first 12 rows.
• 3.5 mm hook for the following 12 rows.

Miscellaneous

Adjustments

For waist shaping, switch hook size as done in the tutorial. Change hook size according to personal preference and yarn thickness.

Yarn/Panels

Join panels with stitch markers to ensure symmetry and alignments properly before sewing.