Yarn - Bernat Cotton-ish (turquoise) / light 3 / 2.4 oz (70 g) / 282 yards (258 m) / about 2.5 balls needed
Hook - D/3 – 3.25 mm and E/4 – 3.50 mm or other size hooks needed for the gauge
Gauge - About 4 repeats go into 4 inches (10 cm)
Blouse Size - S
Complexity - Easy/Beginners friendly stitch
Crochet V-neck blouse - triple crochet stitch
Step-by-step crochet instructions
Step 1
Make a foundation chain of 160 chains or multiples of 5 chs. Join the last and first chains with a slip stitch to continue crocheting in the round.
Step 2
1st round (right side) – ch4, (trc2 CW, ch2, dc1) into sm.ch., sk4, [(trc3 CW, ch2, dc1) into 1ch, sk4] to end plus sl.st.1 into 4th ch. after starting point. Turn the work to the wrong side and work sl.st.1 into the 1st opening between dc1 and trc3.
2nd round (wrong side) – ch4, (trc2 CCW, ch2, dc1) into sm.op., [(trc3 CCW, ch2, dc1) into 1op.] to end plus sl.st.1 into 4th ch. after starting point. Turn the work to the right side and work sl.st.1 into the 1st opening between dc1 and trc3.
3rd round (right side) – ch4, (trc2 CW, ch2, dc1) into sm.op., [(trc3 CW, ch2, dc1) into 1op.] to end plus sl.st.1 into 4th ch. after starting point. Turn the work to the wrong side and work sl.st.1 into the 1st opening between dc1 and trc3.
Repeat the pattern starting from the 2nd round.
After you crochet about 10 rounds of the pattern, use a larger size crochet hook to make the garment wider.
Step 3
Crochet from the middle (foundation chain) of the blouse up
Attach the yarn and crochet 1st round (step2) regular way using loops of initial foundation chain. Then alternate 2nd and 3rd rounds until you crochet about 7 rounds in total.
Step 4
Back part
(work 14 repeats / [])
1st row (wrong side) – ch3, [(trc3 CCW, ch2, dc1) into 1op.] to end, sk2, dc1 plus RC3
2nd row (right side) – [(trc3 CW, ch2, dc1) into 1op.] to end, sk2, dc1 plus RC3
3rd row (wrong side) – [(trc3 CCW, ch2, dc1) into 1op.] to end, sk2, dc1 plus RC3
Alternate 2nd and 3rd rows until you crochet 12 rows in total or as many as necessary.
Step 5
Right front part
Skip 2 repeats/[] from the back part and work 7 repeats.
1st row = 1st row
2nd row = 2nd row
Decrease chains
3rd row (wrong side) – Vst. into op., [(trc3 CCW, ch2, dc1) into 1op.] to end, sk2, dc1 + RC3
4th row (right side) – [(trc 3 CW, ch2, dc1) into 1op.] to end, dc1 into Vst. + RC3
5, 7 rows = 3rd row
6, 8 rows = 4th row
Work rows without decreasing chains
9, 11 rows – [(trc3 CCW, ch2, dc1) into 1op.] to end, sk2, dc1 + RC3
10, 12 rows = 2nd row
Step 6
Left front part
(work like a mirror reflection to the right front part)
Skip 2 repeats from the back part
1st row = 1st row
Decrease
2nd row (right side) – Vst. into op., [(trc3 CW, ch2, dc1) into 1op.] to end, sk2, dc1 + RC3
3rd row (wrong side) – [(trc 3 CCW, ch2, dc1) into 1op.] to end, dc1 into Vst. + RC3
4, 6 rows = 2nd row
5, 7 rows = 3rd row
Continue crocheting rows without decreasing chains
8, 10, 12 rows = 2nd row (step 4 – back part)
9, 11 rows = 3rd row (step 4 – back part)
Step 7
Finish up
Join the front and back shoulder pieces matching closely repeats on both sides. For that, you may work sl.st. on the wrong side of the garment or sew them together.
Edges – sc to end.
Abbreviations
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
op – opening between dc and trc
RC – returning chain
sc – single crochet
sk – skip a base chain
sl.st. – slip stitch
sm.ch. – same chain (reuse the same base chain)
trc CW – triple crochet clockwise (wrap the yarn around a hook clockwise)
trc CCW – triple crochet counterclockwise (wrap the yarn around the hook counterclockwise)
V-neck blouse crochet pattern
Comments
Hi Sana,
Hi Sana,
Not sure if you received my comment from yesterday. I have a question. After you finish the 3rd round you say the following: Repeat the pattern starting from the 2nd round. After you crochet about 10 rounds of the pattern, use a larger size crochet hook to make the garment wider.
My question is, I'm not sure if you are crocheting 10 rounds in total (3 rounds + 7 rounds = 10) OR (3 rounds + 10 rounds more) equaling 13 round in total. Can you please advise. Thanks so much. Dawn
Hi DMPeterson,
Hi DMPeterson,
You may work either way. I crocheted 10 rounds and then continued using a larger size crochet hook until I've reached the desired length from the under bust down. After that I attached the yarn to the initial foundation chain and worked from the under bust up using the same larger size crochet hook. Happy crocheting!
Hi Sana
Hi Sana
I am up to Step 5 Right Front part of the blouse. I'm skipping two repeats. I have to attach my yarn again. From your video, it looks like you did a ch3 but it look like you then made 1dc, ch2, 3trc. Is that correct?
I've tried a few times. Because for some reason after i did my 1st row of 7 repeats / turned / and did my 2nd row of 7 repeats when I turn the garment back which is the front I did not end on the same side as you show in your video at 11:33. Help I'm confused. Am i missing something. Thank you. Dawn
Hi DMPeterson,
Hi DMPeterson,
Thanks for the good question. In the video, I did not show how I worked the first two rows of the first front part (step 5) because I just repeated the 1st row (wrong side) and 2nd row (right side) from the step 4. I showed how to crochet the 1st front part starting from the 3rd row (wrong side). You may watch the video from about 14:46 to see how I started the 2nd front part from the first row (wrong side). Happy crocheting!
Hi Sana, I want o make this
Hi Sana, I want o make this with acrylic yarn and I need to know , Is the foundation chains is to fit my bust? And I would like to know if I can crochet without the line on the bust, meaning I just want to make without the line. Please advise. Thanks.
Hi Luz,
Hi Luz,
The number of foundation chains will depend on your gauge. If your gauge will be about the same as mine, I would suggest starting with about 200 chs and work the pattern in the round to your armholes. After that, begin working front and back parts. Happy crocheting!
Hi Sana, I just started and I
Hi Sana, I just started and I just realize that I don't have the hook size that you use, instead I use 3.75mm and chain 195 chains. And I notice that they look fluffy maybe because I'm using micro acrylic yarn.Hopefully it works.
Hi Luz,
Hi Luz,
You may use 195 chs, if you think it will be enough for your size. When you crochet to your armholes, I would suggest using 17 repeats for the back part, skip 2 repeats under each arm, and work 9 repeats for each front part. Happy crocheting!
Hi Sana, I need an advise, I
Hi Sana, I need an advise, I crochet from bottom to top till I reach the underarm, so my beginning chain is at the bottom,do you think I can attach the yarn at the bottom and start the pattern in a rounds for few rows, I learn a new stitch which is the ccw stitch, but it take me slow but it's ok , it challenging.And I want to have a sleeves . Pls.advise. Thanks.
Hi Luz,
Hi Luz,
Yes, you may work few rounds at the bottom to have a nice edge. To work sleeves, I would suggest wrapping the garment around your upper arm and count how many repeats you need to crochet to your arm circumference. Then multiply the number by 5 to know how many chains you need to work for each sleeve. Happy crochet!
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