Size: M (38)

Abbreviations: approx: approximately, beg: beginning, ch: chain, cont: continue/continuation, diag: diagram, rnd: round, foll: following, lp(s): loop(s), rep: repeat, sc: single crochet, sl st: slip stitch, st(s): stitch(es), fo: fasten off, work: work or working.

Crochet stitches used: ch: chain, sl st: slip stitch, sc: single crochet, dc: double crochet, dc2tog: 2 double crochets closed together in different base stitches, FPdc: front post double crochet worked around the stitch from the previous row, BPdc: back post double crochet worked around the stitch from the previous row, pattern stitch (A): follow chart 1, pattern stitch (B): follow chart 2, pattern stitch (C): follow chart 3, edging: follow chart 4.

Gauge: a 4-inch (10 cm) square in pattern stitch (chart 1) using a C-2 (3.0 mm) hook = 21 sts x 11 rows.

Instructions

Trace the templates onto tracing paper to use as a reference while making the piece. Observe the arrows in the measurement schematic indicating the direction of work.

Blouse: Using a C-2 (3.0 mm) crochet hook and Anne yarn in Marsala, begin the piece from the lower edge, working the back and front at the same time in circular rows. Make a foundation chain of 152 ch, join with 1 sl st to form a ring. Working over this foundation chain, follow pattern stitch (A) according to chart 1 and the stitch repeat from the 1st to the 21st row. Fold the piece in half to determine the front and back sections, then continue each side separately in back-and-forth rows. Back continuation: Continue the piece in pattern stitch (B), following chart 2 from the 22nd to the 39th row. Fasten off. Front continuation: Continue the piece in pattern stitch (B), following chart 2 from the 22nd to the 39th row. Fasten off and set the piece aside. Right sleeve: Using a C-2 (3.0 mm) crochet hook and Anne yarn in Marsala, begin the piece from the lower edge, working in back-and-forth rows. Make a foundation chain of 57 ch. Working over this foundation chain, follow pattern stitch (C) from the 1st to the 20th row. Fasten off and set the piece aside. Left sleeve: Same as right sleeve. Assembly and finishing: Using a tapestry needle and Anne yarn in Marsala, sew the seams using basting stitches. Close the lower part of the sleeve over 0.8 in (2 cm). Attach the sleeves to the body along the 6-in (15 cm) raglan armholes. Collar: Using a C-2 (3.0 mm) crochet hook and Anne yarn in Marsala, join the yarn at the neckline and work the collar following the edging pattern (72 motifs) and the stitch repeat from the 1st to the 4th row. Work in circular rows. Sleeve edging: Using a C-2 (3.0 mm) crochet hook and Anne yarn in Marsala, join the yarn to the sleeve foundation chain and work the edging following the edging pattern (44 motifs) and the stitch repeat from the 1st to the 4th row. Work in circular rows. Hem edging: Using a C-2 (3.0 mm) crochet hook and Anne yarn in Marsala, join the yarn to the body foundation chain and work the hem edging following the edging pattern (116 motifs) and the stitch repeat from the 1st to the 4th row. Work in circular rows. Fasten off. Lining: Make the lining pattern only for the body of the piece. Using Maxxi Retrós thread in Apple color on the sewing machine, attach the lining around the neckline.

Designer by: Angélica Schmitt