I’m thrilled to finally unveil the Good Vibes Pattern to you—it’s been an incredible journey that I’m beyond grateful for.
What initially began as a personal project, inspired by the ColorFall Sweater pattern, evolved into something truly unique. As I experimented with thinner yarn while maintaining the same stitch count, unexpected details emerged, transforming the project into a completely new design. Adjusting from a size M to XS prompted a recalculation for larger sizes, ultimately leading to a fresh perspective and a new video tutorial.
Crafting two initial samples in Fingering Weight yarn from Arcane Fiber Works was just the beginning. Eager to explore different textures, I turned to Bamboo Soft from Scheepjes for the third sample. The result? A cotton bamboo blend that quickly became my favorite rendition of the design.
I can’t wait for you to experience the joy of creating and wearing the Good Vibes Blouse. May it bring you as much happiness as it has brought me.
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MATERIALS
• Yarn: Fingering or Sport Weight yarn, Size 1 or 2
• Crochet Hook:
o 4.5 mm crochet hook (or the size needed to achieve gauge
o 4mm crochet hook for edging
• yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
NOTES ABOUT DESIGN
Step into the world of timeless elegance with our newest creation: the enchanting Good Vibes Blouse Crochet Pattern. Picture this: a whimsical top-down design adorned with a captivating round yoke, ensuring a snug, flattering fit that accentuates your silhouette flawlessly.
But here’s the best part: this isn’t just any pattern. It’s a celebration of sustainability and creativity, urging you to dive into your yarn stash and unleash your imagination. Whether you have fingering, sport, or even DK weight yarn tucked away, as long as you nail the gauge, the possibilities are endless!
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And oh, the fibers! Prepare to be spoiled for choice. From the luxurious embrace of merino and nylon blends to the cool, breathable comfort of cotton and bamboo blends, each sample tells a story of its own, waiting for you to weave it into your wardrobe.
Let your crochet journey begin anew with the Good Vibes Blouse Crochet Pattern—where style meets sustainability and creativity knows no bounds.
With comprehensive instructions and a video tutorial covering nine sizes, from Extra Small to 5X Large, you can firmly tailor this design to your unique style.
Feel the thrill of bringing your vision to life stitch by stitch as you embark on the journey of creating the perfect fit for you. Embrace the harmonious marriage of comfort and creativity woven into every fiber of the Blouse, where every loop and twist tells a tale of joy and self-expression
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MEASUREMENTS AND SIZES
The Good Vibes Blouse Pattern is available in 9 sizes, from Extra Small to 5X Large.
The model is 168 cm, with tall 86cm bust circumference and wears size Extra Small
Neckline Circ a: 57 cm (57, 57, 57, 57, 62, 62, 62, 62 )
*Yoke depth b: 14cm (15, 16, 17, 18, 19,20, 22, 23)
Bust Circ c: 89 cm (95, 100, 107, 114, 124, 134, 144, 154)
Sleeve circ. d: 26 cm (27, 29, 30, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46)
**Sleeve Length e: 35 cm (35, 35, 35, 35, 35, 35, 35)
***Length f: 37 cm (38, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 47)
*The Yoke depth will increase due to the armpit stitches
**Adjust the sleeve length as desired
*** Adjust the length as desired
YARN
Sample 1: Arcane FiberWorks, Fingering in color FairyTales. 80% Merino, 20% Nylon; Each hank has 100 grams and 400 meters
Sample 2: Arcane FiberWorks, Fingering in color Peacocks Feather. 80% Merino, 20% Nylon; Each hank has 100 grams and 400 meters
Sample 3:Scheepjes Bamboo Soft, Sport Weight in color Rich Cream (265); 50% Cotton, 50% Bamboo; Each skein has 50 grams and 150 meters
For Each Size you will need: 870 (930, 1020, 1110, 1230, 1350, 1500, 1650, 1830) meters.
*The required yardage may vary depending on the desired length of the blouse and sleeves
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
slst -slip stitch
Vst – V stitch (1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc – in the same st or ch-sp)
ch-sp – chain space
St(s) – stitch(es)
R – rows/rounds
Inc – increase (1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc)
TENSION
Using 4.5 mm crochet hook in Vst
6.5 Vsts = 10 cm
11.5 rows = 10cm
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STITCH PATTERN AND TECHNIQUES
The main stitch pattern is Vst. For this particular pattern, work the Vst as follows:
(1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc) in the same st or ch-sp
In the foundation ch, work the Vst as follows: *1Vst, skip the next 2sts; *rep, until the end of the round.
Make the increase as follows: (1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc) in the same 3ch-sp.
Increase at the beginning of the round; (5ch, 1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc) in the same 3ch-sp.
PATTERN NOTES
Work the piece in the round only on the right side;
start each round into the first 3ch-sp; each round starts with (5ch, 1hdc) in the first 3ch-sp, which counts as the first Vst;
To close the round, slst into the second chain;
INSTRUCTIONS
YOKE
The blouse features a round yoke construction, crocheted from top to bottom. Beginning with an essential stitch count for the neckline, we gradually expand through several increase rounds, ensuring the yoke seamlessly accommodates the necessary stitches for the bust and sleeves upon completion.
This design incorporates instructions for an anatomical neckline, strategically distributing rows to provide a tailored fit. By crocheting more rows on the back panel and fewer on the front, will result in a flattering and comfortable garment.
To achieve this, we’ll start with half of the stitches needed for the neckline circumference. Working the piece flat, we’ll implement increases at both the beginning and end of each row, systematically shaping the front panel and gradually building its structure.
Throughout this section, we’ll incorporate the necessary pattern increases to complete the yoke and attain the required number of stitches.
For all the sizes we will increase with 10 Vsts per increase round. However, in the section with short rows, adjustments will be made as needed.
Total number of rows to work for the YOKE: 16 (17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 28) rounds
Number of increase rounds: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
For sizes S, L, XL, and XXL, an additional increase round is added at the end of the yoke to achieve the required number of stitches. In this final round, 4 (for S), 5 (for L), 6 (for XL), and 4 (for XXL) stitches are increased..
After finishing the yoke you will have in total:
80 ( 84, 90, 95, 106, 114, 120, 130, 140) Vsts.
The increase pattern varies for each size:
XS: 3 rounds followed by 1 increase round
S, M, L, XL: 1 increase round followed by 3 rounds
XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL: 1 increase round followed by 2 rounds
Note: The distribution of increase rounds within the yoke rounds can be adjusted according to preference.
For all sizes, the neckline starts with 40 stitches as refference, resulting in a neckline circumference of 62cm based on the gauge. The short rows section will expand this circumference.
YOKE Size XS
SHORT ROWS SECTION
We’ll begin with half of the stitches needed for a complete round. With each row, we’ll add 1 Vstitch at the beginning and 1 Vstitch at the end of the row.
The first Vst in a row is ch5 and 1hdc into the same st, where first 2ch count as a hdc and the next 3ch count as the separating chains of the Vst.
Every alternate row, we’ll extend the initial and final stitches’ external legs, employing a chain of 4 instead of 2 at the beginning of the row and a treble crochet instead of a half double crochet at the end of the row.
The first Vst in a row is Ch5
Start: ch 61
R1: ch5, 1hdc in the 6th st from the hook (first Vst increase), *skip the next 2sts, 1Vst in next; *rep to the end of the row (your last Vst will be into the last ch-st)
Total Vsts: 21
R2: ch7, 1hdc in the first hdc (Vst increase at the begining of the row with one of the sticthes longer), 1Vst into each of the next 3ch-sps, (1hdc, 3ch, 1tr) into the last st (second ch)
Total Vsts: 23
R3: ch5, 1hdc into the same first st, 1Vst in each 3ch-sp to the end of the row, 1Vst into the 4th ch.
Total Vsts: 25
R4 (increase row): ch7, 1hdc in the first hdc, [1Vst in next 3 ch3-sps, (1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc) into the next ch3-sp] x 6. 1Vst into the last 3 ch3-sps, (1hdc, 3ch, 1tr) into the last st (second ch)
Total Vsts – 33 Vsts
R5:ch5, 1hdc into the same first st, 1Vst in each 3ch-sp to the end of the row, 1Vst into the 4th ch.
Total Vsts: 35
Following the completion of the short rows, we must increase the number of stitches to complete both the front panel and the round. By the end of Round 4, the increase round, under the condition of a complete round, we should have a total of 50 Vsts.
At the end of Round 5, we currently have 35 stitches. To achieve a total of 50 stitches for a complete round, we need to add 15 more Vsts. Considering each Vst consists of 3 stitches, we’ll need to add 15 x 3 = 45 stitches, plus 2 additional stitches (to account for the last separating stitches until the next Vst).
To complete Round 5, chain 47 stitches and slip stitch to close the round into the second chain. Then, turn your work.
R6: slip 3sts, to start your round from the third ch stitch; (ch5, 1hdc) into the same st, skip the next 2 ch sts, *1Vst in next st, skip the next 2 ch sts; *rep. to the end of the chain stitches; continue with 1Vst in each 3ch-sp to the end of the row; close the round with 1slst into the second ch.
With the short rows section now completed, to avoid commencing the round at the front of the blouse, cut the yarn. We’ll then reconnect the yarn at the first Vst of the back panel.
To identify the first Vst of the back panel for reconnecting the yarn, we’ll divide the total number of Vsts by 10, allocating 3/10 for the front and back panels and 2/10 for the sleeves. With 50 stitches total, 1/10 equals 5 Vsts, resulting in 15 Vsts for the front and back panels and 10 Vsts for the sleeves.
Given that we added 15 Vsts to complete the front panel and round, we’ll mark these 15 Vsts as part of the front panel and then continue with 10 for the sleeve. The subsequent stitch after the sleeve will denote the first stitch of the back panel. Place a stitch marker at this point and reconnect the yarn to that stitch.
Now we can continue working on the yoke
YOKE Size XS
Without short rows
If you find it more convenient to work the yoke without incorporating short rows, here’s the pattern to follow:
Yoke foundation row:
To avoid starting with the required number of stitches for the Vst pattern and to create a narrower neckline circumference, we’ll begin the pattern with fewer chain stitches. Then, we’ll work a foundation row, incorporating several increases to achieve the necessary number of stitches.
Start: ch111
Starting with the second st, *1sc in next 10sts, 2sc in next;*rep. to the end of the row; slst into the first sc to close the round.
Total sts: 120
Actual Yoke:
Work in the round only on the right side, commencing each round in the first 3ch-sp using slip stitches to position your yarn. At the start of every round, begin with 5ch and 1hdc into the same space; consider the first 2ch as the first hdc, while the subsequent 3ch serve as separating chains for the V-stitch.
R1: 5ch, 1hdc in the same st, skip the next 2sts, *1Vst in next st, skip the next 2 sts; *rep. to the end of the round; close the round with a slst into the second ch.
Total Vsts: 40
R2: sl st into the first 3ch-sp, (5ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst in each 3ch-sp to the end of the round; close the round with an sl st into the second ch.
R3: rep. R2
R4 (increase round): sl st into the first 3ch-sp, (5ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next 2 ch3-sps, 1Inc in next 3ch-sp, *1Vst into the next 3 ch3-sps, 1Inc in next; *rep. to the end of the round; close the round with an sl st into the second ch;
Total Vsts: 50
R5-R6: Rep. R2
Beginning from Round 7, the pattern for the yoke remains consistent for both versions: anatomical neckline (with short rows) and regular neckline.
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YOKE Size XS
CONTINUING THE YOKE (both versions)
R7:sl st into the first 3ch-sp, (5ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst in each 3ch-sp to the end of the round; close the round with an sl st into the second ch.
R8 (Increase Round): sl st into the first 3ch-sp, (5ch, 1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp (increase), 1vst in next 4 ch3-sps, *1Inc in next ch3-sp, 1Vst in next 4 ch3-sps; *rep to the end of the round; close the round with an slst into the second ch;
Total Vsts: 60
R9 – R11: rep. R7
R12 (Increase round):sl st into the first 3ch-sp, (5ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next 4 ch3-sps, 1Inc in next 3ch-sp, *1Vst into the next 5 ch3-sps, 1Inc in next; *rep. to the end of the round; close the round with an sl st into the second ch;
Total Vsts: 70
R13-R15: Rep. R7
R16: (Increase round): sl st into the first 3ch-sp, (5ch, 1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp (increase), 1vst in next 6 ch3-sps, *1Inc in next ch3-sp, 1Vst in next 6 ch3-sps; *rep to the end of the round; close the round with an slst into the second ch;
Total Vsts: 80
The YOKE is done and you can move to the BODY Section
YOKE Size S, M, L, and XL
SHORT ROWS SECTION
We’ll begin with half of the stitches needed for a complete round. With each row, we’ll add 1 Vstitch at the beginning and 1 Vstitch at the end of the row.
The first Vst in a row is ch5 and 1hdc into the same st, where first 2ch count as a hdc and the next 3ch count as the separating chains of the Vst.
Every alternate row, we’ll extend the initial and final stitches’ external legs, employing a chain of 4 instead of 2 at the beginning of the row and a treble crochet instead of a half double crochet at the end of the row.
The first Vst in a row is Ch5
Start: ch 61
R1(increase row): ch5, 1hdc in the 6th st from the hook (first Vst increase), *(skip the next 2sts, 1Vst in next) x3 times, skip the next 2sts, 1inc in next*; rep from *to* 3 more times, (skip the next 2sts, 1Vst in next) x3 times, skip the next 2sts, 1Vst in the last ch-st.
Total Vsts: 25
R2: ch7, 1hdc in the first hdc (Vst increase at the begining of the row with one of the sticthes longer), 1Vst into each of the next 3ch-sps, (1hdc, 3ch, 1tr) into the last st (second ch)
Total Vsts: 27
R3: ch5, 1hdc into the same first st, 1Vst in each 3ch-sp to the end of the row, 1Vst into the 4th ch.
Total Vsts: 29
R4: rep. R2
Total Vsts: 31
R5(Increase Row):ch5, 1hdc in the first hdc (Vst increase at the begining of the row with one of the sticthes longer), (1vst in next 4ch3-sp, 1Inc in next) x 6 times, 1vst in next ch3-sp, 1Vst in the second ch.
Total sts: 39
R6: rep. R3
Total sts: 41
R7: Rep. R2
Total sts 43
Following the completion of the short rows, we must increase the number of stitches to complete both the front panel and the round. By the end of Round 4, the increase round, under the condition of a complete round, we should have a total of 60 Vsts
At the end of Round 7, we currently have 43 stitches. To achieve a total of 60 stitches for a complete round, we need to add 17 more Vsts. Considering each Vst consists of 3 stitches, we’ll need to add 17 x 3 = 51 stitches, plus 2 additional stitches (to account for the last separating stitches until the next Vst).
To complete Round 7, chain 53 stitches and slip stitch to close the round into the second chain. Then, turn your work.
R8: slip 3sts, to start your round from the third ch stitch; (ch5, 1hdc) into the same st, skip the next 2 ch sts, *1Vst in next st, skip the next 2 ch sts; *rep. to the end of the chain stitches; continue with 1Vst in each 3ch-sp to the end of the row; close the round with 1slst into the second ch.
With the short rows section now completed, to avoid commencing the round at the front of the blouse, cut the yarn. We’ll then reconnect the yarn at the first Vst of the back panel.
To identify the first Vst of the back panel for reconnecting the yarn, we’ll divide the total number of Vsts by 10, allocating 3/10 for the front and back panels and 2/10 for the sleeves. With 60 stitches total, 1/10 equals 6Vsts, resulting in 18 Vsts for the front and back panels and 12 Vsts for the sleeves.
Considering that we integrated 17 V-stitches to finalize the front panel and round, we will designate these 17 V-stitches as belonging to the front panel. Additionally, we’ll incorporate 2 more V-stitches, 1 before and 1 after these 17 V-stitches, bringing the total to 19 V-stitches for the front panel. Following this, we’ll proceed with 12 V-stitches for the sleeve. The following stitch after completing the sleeve will signify the commencement of the back panel. Place a stitch marker in this st and then reattach the yarn to that stitch.
YOKE Size S, M, L, and XL
Without short rows
If you find it more convenient to work the yoke without incorporating short rows, here’s the pattern to follow:
Yoke foundation row:
To avoid starting with the required number of stitches for the Vst pattern and to create a narrower neckline circumference, we’ll begin the pattern with fewer chain stitches. Then, we’ll work a foundation row, incorporating several increases to achieve the necessary number of stitches.
Start: ch111
Starting with the second st, *1sc in next 10sts, 2sc in next;*rep. to the end of the row; slst into the first sc to close the round.
Total sts: 120
Actual Yoke:
Work in the round only on the right side, commencing each round in the first 3ch-sp using slip stitches to position your yarn. At the start of every round, begin with 5ch and 1hdc into the same space; consider the first 2ch as the first hdc, while the subsequent 3ch serve as separating chains for the V-stitch.
R1: 5ch, 1hdc in the same st, skip the next 2sts, (1Vst in next st, skip the next 2 sts)x2, 1Inc in next st, *(skip the next 2sts, 1Vst in next) x3 times, skip the next 2sts, 1inc in next*; rep from *to* to the end of the round close the round with a slst into the second ch.
Total Vsts: 50
R2: sl st into the first 3ch-sp, (5ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst in each 3ch-sp to the end of the round; close the round with an sl st into the second ch.
R3 -R4: rep. R2
R5 (increase round): sl st into the first 3ch-sp, (5ch, 1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next 4 ch3-sps, *1Inc in next 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next 4 ch3-sps; *rep. to the end of the round; close the round with an sl st into the second ch;
Total Vsts: 60
R6-R8: Rep. R2
Beginning from Round 9, the pattern for the yoke remains consistent for both versions: anatomical neckline (with short rows) and regular neckline.
YOKE Size S, M, L, and XL
CONTINUING THE YOKE (both versions)
R9 (increase round):5ch, 1hdc in the same st, skip the next 2sts, (1Vst in next st, skip the next 2 sts)x4, 1Inc in next st, *(skip the next 2sts, 1Vst in next) x5 times, skip the next 2sts, 1inc in next*; rep from *to* to the end of the round close the round with a slst into the second ch.
Total Vsts: 70
R10: sl st into the first 3ch-sp, (5ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst in each 3ch-sp to the end of the round; close the round with an sl st into the second ch.
R11-12: rep. R10
R13 (increase round): Sl st into the first 3ch-sp, (5ch, 1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next 5 ch3-sps, *1Inc in next 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next 6 ch3-sps; *rep. to the end of the round; close the round with an sl st into the second ch;
Total Vsts: 80
R14-R16: Rep. R10
Size S only
To adjust for Size S, we must incorporate 4 additional stitches to finalize the yoke. As of Row 16, we’ve accumulated 80 V-stitches. To determine the stitch count for each repeated section, we divide the total number of stitches (80) by the number of stitches to be added (4). This yields 20, indicating that on Row 17, we’ll distribute 1 V-stitch across the next 19 ch3-sps, followed by 1inc, repeating this sequence 4 times.
R17: Sl st into the first 3ch-sp, (5ch, 1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next18 ch3-sps, *1Inc in next 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next 19 ch3-sps; *rep. to the end of the round; close the round with an sl st into the second ch;
Total Vsts: 84
The YOKE ifor size S is done and you can move to the BODY Section
Size M, L, XL only
R17 (increase round):5ch, 1hdc in the same st, skip the next 2sts, (1Vst in next st, skip the next 2 sts)x6, 1Inc in next st, *(skip the next 2sts, 1Vst in next) x7 times, skip the next 2sts, 1inc in next*; rep from *to* to the end of the round close the round with a slst into the second ch.
Total Vsts: 90
R18: Rep. R10
The YOKE ifor size M is done and you can move to the BODY Section
Size L, XL only
R19: Rep R10
Size L only
To adjust for Size L, we must incorporate 5 additional stitches to finalize the yoke. As of Row 19, we’ve accumulated 90 V-stitches. To determine the stitch count for each repeated section, we divide the total number of stitches (90) by the number of stitches to be added (5). This yields 18, indicating that on Row 20, we’ll distribute 1 V-stitch across the next 17 ch3-sps, followed by 1inc, repeating this sequence 5 times.
R20: Sl st into the first 3ch-sp, (5ch, 1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next16 ch3-sps, *1Inc in next 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next 17 ch3-sps; *rep. to the end of the round; close the round with an sl st into the second ch;
Total Vsts: 95
The YOKE ifor size L is done and you can move to the BODY Section
Size XL only
R20: Sl st into the first 3ch-sp, (5ch, 1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next 8 ch3-sps, *1Inc in next 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next 8 ch3-sps; *rep. to the end of the round; close the round with an sl st into the second ch;
Total Vsts: 100
To adjust for Size XL, we must incorporate 6 additional stitches to finalize the yoke. As of Row 20, we’ve accumulated 100 V-stitches. To determine the stitch count for each repeated section, we divide the total number of stitches (100) by the number of stitches to be added (6). This yields 16.66, indicating that on Row 21, we’ll distribute 1 V-stitch across the next 15 ch3-sps, followed by 1inc, repeating this sequence 6 times. After repeating the section 6 times we will have 4 more Vsts to work to complete the round;
R21: Sl st into the first 3ch-sp, (5ch,1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next14 ch3-sps, 1Inc in next 3ch-sp,* 1Vst into the next 15 ch3-sps, 1Inc; *rep. until you have 4sts left, 1Vst into the last 4 ch3-sps; close the round with an sl st into the second ch; Total Vsts: 106
The YOKE ifor size XL is done and you can move to the BODY Section
YOKE Size 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL
SHORT ROWS SECTION
We’ll begin with half of the stitches needed for a complete round. With each row, we’ll add 1 Vstitch at the beginning and 1 Vstitch at the end of the row.
The first Vst in a row is ch5 and 1hdc into the same st, where first 2ch count as a hdc and the next 3ch count as the separating chains of the Vst.
Every alternate row, we’ll extend the initial and final stitches’ external legs, employing a chain of 4 instead of 2 at the beginning of the row and a treble crochet instead of a half double crochet at the end of the row.
The first Vst in a row is Ch5
Start: ch 61
R1(increase row): ch5, 1hdc in the 6th st from the hook (first Vst increase), *(skip the next 2sts, 1Vst in next) x3 times, skip the next 2sts, 1inc in next*; rep from *to* 3 more times, (skip the next 2sts, 1Vst in next) x3 times, skip the next 2sts, 1Vst in the last ch-st.
Total Vsts: 25
R2: ch7, 1hdc in the first hdc (Vst increase at the begining of the row with one of the sticthes longer), 1Vst into each of the next 3ch-sps, (1hdc, 3ch, 1tr) into the last st (second ch)
Total Vsts: 27
R3: ch5, 1hdc into the same first st, 1Vst in each 3ch-sp to the end of the row, 1Vst into the 4th ch.
Total Vsts: 29
R4(increase row):ch7, 1hdc in the first hdc (Vst increase at the begining of the row with one of the sticthes longer), (1vst in next 4ch3-sp, 1Inc in next) x 5 times, 1vst in next 4ch3-sp, 1(1hdc, 3ch, 1tr) into the last st (second ch)
Total sts: 36
R5: Rep. R3
Total Vsts: 38
R6: Rep R2
Total Vsts: 40
R7 (Increase Row): ch5, 1hdc in the first hdc (Vst increase at the begining of the row with one of the sticthes longer), (1vst in next 5ch3-sp, 1Inc in next) x 6 times, 1vst in next 4 ch3-sp, 1Vst into the last st (second ch)
Total Vsts: 48
R8:Rep R2
Total Vsts: 50
Following the completion of the short rows, we must increase the number of stitches to complete both the front panel and the round. By the end of Round 8, the increase round, under the condition of a complete round, we should have a total of 70 Vsts
At the end of Round 8, we currently have 50 stitches. To achieve a total of 70 stitches for a complete round, we need to add 20 more Vsts. Considering each Vst consists of 3 stitches, we’ll need to add 20 x 3 = 60 stitches, plus 2 additional stitches (to account for the last separating stitches until the next Vst).
To complete Round 8, chain 62 stitches and slip stitch to close the round into the second chain. Then, turn your work.
R9: slip 3sts, to start your round from the third ch stitch; (ch5, 1hdc) into the same st, skip the next 2 ch sts, *1Vst in next st, skip the next 2 ch sts; *rep. to the end of the chain stitches; continue with 1Vst in each 3ch-sp to the end of the row; close the round with 1slst into the second ch.
With the short rows section now completed, to avoid commencing the round at the front of the blouse, cut the yarn. We’ll then reconnect the yarn at the first Vst of the back panel.
To identify the first Vst of the back panel for reconnecting the yarn, we’ll divide the total number of Vsts by 10, allocating 3/10 for the front and back panels and 2/10 for the sleeves. With 70 stitches total, 1/10 equals 7Vsts, resulting in 21 Vsts for the front and back panels and 14 Vsts for the sleeves.
Considering that we integrated 20 V-stitches to finalize the front panel and round, we will designate these 20 V-stitches as belonging to the front panel. Additionally, we’ll incorporate 2 more V-stitches, 1 before and 1 after these 20 V-stitches, bringing the total to 22 V-stitches for the front panel. Following this, we’ll proceed with 14 V-stitches for the sleeve. The following stitch after completing the sleeve will signify the commencement of the back panel. Place a stitch marker in this st and then reattach the yarn to that stitch.
YOKE Size XXL, 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL
Without short rows
If you find it more convenient to work the yoke without incorporating short rows, here’s the pattern to follow:
Yoke foundation row:
Start: ch121
Starting with the second st, 1sc in each st to the end of the row; slst into the first sc to close the round.
Total sts: 120
Actual Yoke:
Work in the round only on the right side, commencing each round in the first 3ch-sp using slip stitches to position your yarn. At the start of every round, begin with 5ch and 1hdc into the same space; consider the first 2ch as the first hdc, while the subsequent 3ch serve as separating chains for the V-stitch.
R1: 5ch, 1hdc in the same st, skip the next 2sts, (1Vst in next st, skip the next 2 sts)x2, 1Inc in next st, *(skip the next 2sts, 1Vst in next) x3 times, skip the next 2sts, 1inc in next*; rep from *to* to the end of the round close the round with a slst into the second ch.
Total Vsts: 50
R2: sl st into the first 3ch-sp, (5ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst in each 3ch-sp to the end of the round; close the round with an sl st into the second ch.
R3: rep. R2
R4 (increase round): sl st into the first 3ch-sp, (5ch, 1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next 4 ch3-sps, *1Inc in next 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next 4 ch3-sps; *rep. to the end of the round; close the round with an sl st into the second ch;
Total Vsts: 60
R5-R6: Rep. R2
R7 (increase round): sl st into the first 3ch-sp, (5ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next 4 ch3-sps, 1Inc in next 3ch-sp, *1Vst into the next 5 ch3-sps, 1Inc in next; *rep. to the end of the round; close the round with an sl st into the second ch;
Total Vsts: 70
R8, R9: rep. R2
Beginning from Round 10, the pattern for the yoke remains consistent for both versions: anatomical neckline (with short rows) and regular neckline.
YOKE Size XXL, 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL
CONTINUING THE YOKE (both versions)
R10 (increase round): sl st into the first 3ch-sp, (5ch, 1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next 6 ch3-sps, *1Inc in next 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next 6ch3-sps; *rep. to the end of the round; close the round with an sl st into the second ch;
Total Vsts: 80
R11:sl st into the first 3ch-sp, (5ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst in each 3ch-sp to the end of the round; close the round with an sl st into the second ch.
R12: Rep R11
R13 (increase round): sl st into the first 3ch-sp, (5ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next 6 ch3-sps, 1Inc in next 3ch-sp, *1Vst into the next 7 ch3-sps, 1Inc in next; *rep. to the end of the round; close the round with an sl st into the second ch;
Total Vsts: 90
R14-R15: Rep. R11
R16 (increase round): sl st into the first 3ch-sp, (5ch, 1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next 8 ch3-sps, *1Inc in next 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next 8ch3-sps; *rep. to the end of the round; close the round with an sl st into the second ch;
Total Vsts: 100
R17-R18: Rep. R11
R19 (increase round): sl st into the first 3ch-sp, (5ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next 8 ch3-sps, 1Inc in next 3ch-sp, *1Vst into the next 9 ch3-sps, 1Inc in next; *rep. to the end of the round; close the round with an sl st into the second ch;
Total Vsts: 110
R20-R21: Rep. R11
Size XXL only
To adjust for Size XXL, we must incorporate 4 additional stitches to finalize the yoke. As of Row 21, we’ve accumulated 110 V-stitches. To determine the stitch count for each repeated section, we divide the total number of stitches (110) by the number of stitches to be added (4). This yields 27.5, indicating that on Row 22, we’ll distribute 1 V-stitch across the next 26 ch3-sps, followed by 1inc, repeating this sequence 4 times. After repeating the section 4 times we will have 2 more Vsts to work to complete the round;
R22: Sl st into the first 3ch-sp, (5ch,1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next25 ch3-sps, 1Inc in next 3ch-sp,* 1Vst into the next 26 ch3-sps, 1Inc; *rep. until you have 2sts left, 1Vst into the last 2 ch3-sps; close the round with an sl st into the second ch;
Total Vsts: 114
Sizes 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL only
R22 (increase round): sl st into the first 3ch-sp, (5ch, 1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next 10 ch3-sps, *1Inc in next 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next 10ch3-sps; *rep. to the end of the round; close the round with an sl st into the second ch;
Total Vsts: 120
R23: Rep. R11
Sizes 4XL, and 5XL only
R24: Rep. R11
R25 (increase round): sl st into the first 3ch-sp, (5ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next 10 ch3-sps, 1Inc in next 3ch-sp, *1Vst into the next 11 ch3-sps, 1Inc in next; *rep. to the end of the round; close the round with an sl st into the second ch;
Total Vsts: 130
The YOKE for size 4XL is done and you can move to the BODY Section
Sizes 5XL only
R26-R27: Rep. R11
R28 (increase round): sl st into the first 3ch-sp, (5ch, 1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next 12 ch3-sps, *1Inc in next 3ch-sp, 1Vst into the next 12ch3-sps; *rep. to the end of the round; close the round with an sl st into the second ch;
Total Vsts: 140
The YOKE for size 2XL, 3XL, 4XL and 5XL is done and you can move to the BODY Section
BODY AND SLEEVES
Prior to beginning work on the Body and Sleeves Sections, it’s necessary to split the YOKE into sleeves and the BODY. This division round remains consistent for both versions, whether it’s an anatomical neckline yoke or a regular yoke.
For the anatomical neckline yoke, it’s important to ensure that the front section of the neckline aligns precisely at the center of the front panel.
Below are the stitch counts per size for each section: front, back, and sleeves:
Size XS: 26Vsts for back and front, 14Vsts for sleeves
Size S: 27Vsts for back and front, 15Vsts for sleeves
Size M: 29Vsts for back and front, 16Vsts for sleeves
Size L: 30Vsts for back, 31Vsts front, 17Vsts for sleeves
Size XL: 33Vsts for back and front, 20Vsts for sleeves
Size XXL: 36Vsts for back and front, 21Vsts for sleeves
Size 3XL: 38Vsts for back and front, 22Vsts for sleeves
Size 4XL: 41Vsts for back and front, 24Vsts for sleeves
Size 5XL: 45Vsts for back and front, 25Vsts for sleeves
For the anatomical neckline, before initiating the splitting round, we will mark the stitches as follows:
Step 1: Begin by marking the stitches for the front neckline. These are the V-stitches added after completing the short rows to complete the round. Mark these stitches at the bottom of the yoke, on the last round.
Size XS: 15Vsts
Sizes S, M, L, and XL: 17Vsts
Sizes XXL, 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL: 20 sts
Step 2: From the total number of stitches allocated for the front panel, divide the remaining stitches, and add them before and after these neckline stitches.
For instance, in size XS, where there are a total of 26 V-stitches allocated for the front panel and 15 stitches specifically designated for the neckline, there are 11 additional V-stitches to incorporate. To evenly distribute these stitches, 5 V-stitches will be added before and 6 V-stitches after the neckline, while maintaining the 15 V-stitches in the middle. Utilize stitch markers to mark the entirety of the front panel.
Step 3: Proceed to the next section, the sleeve. Count the indicated number of stitches for the sleeve and place a stitch marker into the next st after the last one; this will mark the beginning of the back panel.
Step 4: Count the indicated stitches for the back panel and place a stitch marker into the last stitch.
The remaining stitches until the end of the row will be the stitches for the second sleeve.
With all sections now marked, we can proceed with the splitting round.
For the regular yoke, initiate the splitting round from your current yarn position; the first stitch will serve as the first stitch of the back panel.
SPLITTING ROUND
Start into the first Vst of the back panel; the numbers are written as follows XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
ch5, 1hdc into the same ch3-sp, 1Vst into the next 25 (26, 28, 30, 32, 35, 37, 40, 44) ch3-sps, ch 11 (11, 11, 11, 14, 17, 17, 17, 17), skip the next 14 (15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25) ch3-sps, 1Vst in next 26 (27, 29, 30, 33, 36, 38, 41, 45) ch3-sps, ch 11 (11, 11, 11, 14, 17, 17, 17, 17), skip the next 14 (15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25) ch3-sps; close the round with a slst into the second chain.
BODY
Work in the round only on the right side;
Start every round into the first ch3-sp; use slip stitches to position your yarn.
At the start of every round, begin with 5ch and 1hdc into the same space; consider the first 2ch as the first hdc, while the subsequent 3ch serve as separating chains for the V-stitch.
R1: (5ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst in each 3ch-sp, until the armpit ch, skip 2ch-sts, (1Vst in next, skip 2ch) x 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5) times, 1Vst in each 3ch-sp until the next armpit ch, skip 2ch-sts, (1Vst in next, skip 2ch) x 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5) times; close the round with a slst into the second chain;
R2: 5ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst in each 3ch-sp, to the end of the round; close the round with a slst into the second ch;
Rep. R2 until you have 25 rounds or until you reach the desired length;
Continue with the EDGING section
SLEEVES
Work in the round only on the right side;
Start every round into the first ch3-sp; use slip stitches to position your yarn.
At the start of every round, begin with 5ch and 1hdc into the same space; consider the first 2ch as the first hdc, while the subsequent 3ch serve as separating chains for the V-stitch.
Reconnect the yarn at the armpit;
Into the armpit V-stitches, you will work 1 V-stitch into the bottom of the V-stitches of the Body.
When transitioning from the armpit stitches to the sleeve stitches along the body side row, work one additional V-stitch into the body side row
R1: (5ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst into each 3ch-sp (as explained above); close the round with a slst into the second chain;
At the end of R1 you should have 19 (20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32) Vsts
R2: (5ch, 1hdc) into the first 3ch-sp, 1Vst in each 3ch-sp; close the round with a slst into the second chain;
Rep. R2 until you have 39 rounds (for full length) or until you reach the desired length.
FLARED SLEEVES.
For the flared sleeves, work the sleeve length up to the elbow, and then increase on the next row. After increasing, continue working up to the desired length.
Rep. R2 up to R16 (or longer depending on the desired length)
R17: (5ch, 1hdc, 3ch, 1hdc) into the first ch3-sp, *1Vst into the next 2 ch3-sps, 1Inc in next ch3-sp; *rep. the section as many times as possible based on the stitch count; finish the round with the remaining V-stitches. Close the round with a slst into the second chain.
R18; (5ch, 1hdc) into the first ch3-sp, 1Vst in each of the ch3-sps to the end of the round; close the round with a slst into the second ch.
Rep R18 until you reach the desired length.
Continue with the EDGING section
EDGING
R1 (only for body and sleeves edging)
Start into the first 3ch-sp;
1ch, 1sc into the same sp, 2ch, *1sc in next 3ch-sp, 2ch; *rep. to the end of the round; close the round with a slst into the first sc.
R2 (first round for neckline): use a 4mm hook size
1ch, 1sc into the same st, 1sc into each st around;
*for the anatomical neckline, when working into the side rows, work 2sc into each side row.
EDGING VERSION 1:
R3-R4: rep R2
R5: 1ch, 1slst, *ch1, 1slst in next st. *rep. to the end of the round; close the round with a slst into the first ch;
EDGING VERSION 2:
R3-R5: 1ch, 1slst in each st to the end of the round; close the round with a slst into the first ch;
Fasten off.
