​White Crochet Blouse

You’ll need:

150 (200)g of ecru yarn (100% linen; 150m/50g);

Crochet hook 3.

Size: S (M).

Used Patterns

Main pattern: work in straight and reversed directions. The quantity of sts is multiple 9 + 1. Work due to the scheme. Start every row with 1 chain st increase instead of the 1^st single crochet or 4 chain sts increase instead of the 1^st treble crochet, as it’s shown on the scheme and sts before pattern repeat, pattern repeat, finish with sts after pattern repeat. Make 1^st-4^th rows x once, then, repeat 3^rd-4^th rows.

Stitches control: 23,5 sts x 9 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

Instructions

For upper half of front start at shoulder seam and make 55 (64) chain sts + 1 chain st increase and work with the main pattern. In 18 cm = 16 rows (20 cm = 18 rows) from the set-up row, finish your work, Make the second half of front and both upper halves of back in the same way.

After that, continue work with main pattern in circle rows on all 4 details, decrease selvage st = 216 (252) sts = 24 (28) pattern repeats. In 51 cm = 46 rows (55 cm = 50 rows) from the set-up row, finish your work.

Assembly

Make shoulder seams. Fasten neck-hole and arm-holes with the 3^rd row of the main pattern.