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Size 34-36

Materials: J. & P. Coats Knit-Cro-Sheen, 5 balls of color 70 Blue Jewel and 1 ball of color 55 Navy Blue. Milward’s steel crochet hook No. 1 or 2. Two buttons.

The pattern should be loosely crocheted so that the work has a soft, lacy effect.

Gauge: 5 patterns equal 2 inches; 6 rows equal 2 inches.

Back: With main color, ch 140. 1st row: 2 s c in 4th ch from hook. * Skip 2 ch, sl st into next ch, ch 3, 2 s c into same ch as sl st. Repeat from * for length of ch. Finish with sl st into last ch. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: 2 s c into 4th ch from hook, sl st into back loop of top ch of 1st mesh in previous row. * Ch 3, 2 s c in same place as sl st, then sl st into back loop of top ch of next mesh and repeat from * across. Finish with sl st into last mesh of previous row. Ch 5, turn.

Repeat 2nd row until work measures 7½ inches without stretching. Sl st into top of 1st mesh of previous row. * Ch 3, sl st into next mesh, and repeat from * twice (to decrease 3 meshes for underarm). Continue across as before, but work only to 4th mesh from other end of work, sl st into this mesh, ch 3, turn. Sl st into last mesh of previous row, ch 3, sl st into next mesh, thus decreasing. Then work across as before and decrease 1 mesh at other end. Repeat for 2 more rows, decreasing 1 mesh on each row to complete underarm, then work straight at armhole for 23 rows to bring work to shoulder. Sl st into last mesh, ch 3, turn, sl st into 1st mesh, ch 3 and sl st into next mesh, thus decreasing 2 meshes. Work across to 3rd mesh from other end. Sl st into this, ch 3, sl st into next, ch 3, and sl st into last mesh. Ch 5, turn. Make 1 s c into 3rd mesh, ch 3, sl st into next mesh, ch 3, sl st, ch 3, and 2 s c into next. Continue to decrease 2 meshes at each end on every row for 6 rows. Into remaining meshes make a row of sl st with ch-2 between. Break off.

Front: Repeat directions for making back and work for 3 rows after completing underarm. Then work across 10 meshes, sl st into 11th mesh and turn to begin opening at front of neck. Work straight at each end for 19 rows to bring work to shoulder. Continue straight at neck, and decrease 2 meshes from the outside edge of work on every row until all meshes have been worked off. Make other side to correspond. Then attach thread at 11th mesh from right side at center front opening, and work across to 11th mesh from other side (to bring edges of the openings close at the bottom), turn and work back, making both edges straight. Continue to 4th row from beginning of opening, then work across only to 4th mesh and turn to begin opening of 1st slash. Work across these meshes for 5 rows, then break thread and repeat across to 4th mesh from other end for 5 rows. Then work the center meshes for 5 rows which completes slashes. Join slashes at the top and work across center piece for 3 rows, turn and finish edge with sl st into each mesh with ch 2 between. Work a close row of s c around each of the slashes.

Waistband: With main color, ch 23. 1st row: Beginning in 2nd ch from hook, 1 s c into each ch. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: 1 s c into back loop of each st of previous row. Repeat 2nd row until work is as long as waist measure without stretching. Then finish off.

Sleeves: With main color, ch 110. Repeat directions for making the back and continue until work is 6 rows deep. Then work only 2 meshes, sl st into 3rd mesh and turn to begin slash. Continue for 5 rows, then repeat at other end for 5 rows, also the center portion for 5 rows.

Join the top of the two slashes and work across the entire sleeve for 2 rows. Instead of turning at the end of the row, bring the 2 ends together to join sleeve opening, and make 15 meshes. Sl st into next mesh and turn to allow for underarm. Ch 3, turn. 14th row: 1 sl st, ch 3, and 2 s c into 1st mesh of previous row, and work across 29 meshes. Sl st into 30th mesh. Ch 3, turn. 15th row: Make a sl st, ch 3, and 2 s c into 1st mesh of previous row and work across, finishing with a sl st into last mesh. Repeat 15th row until there are only 3 meshes in the row. Finish with sl st into each mesh with ch 2 between. Break thread. Work a close row of s c around both slashes, also around bottom and opening of sleeve. Repeat for other sleeve.

Collar: With contrasting color, ch 80. Repeat the directions for making back and then continue until work is 15 rows deep. 16th row: Work across to 11th mesh. Sl st into 12th mesh. Ch 3, turn. 17th row: Sl st, ch 3 and 2 s c into 1st mesh of previous row and work across. Work as before with 10 meshes in each row for 21 rows. Then finish with ch 3, turn, and sl st into each mesh with ch 2 between. Break thread and make other side of collar to correspond, but instead of breaking thread, work 2 close rows of s c around outside edges of collar and finish off.

Trimming bows: With contrasting color, ch 31. 1st row: Beginning in 2nd ch from hook, s c into each ch until 10 s c have been made. Sl st into each of next 10 sts and s c into each of last 10 sts. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Working into back loops of previous row, s c into each of 1st 10 sts, sl st into next 10 sts and s c into each of last 10 sts. Repeat 2nd row until work is 20 rows deep, then finish off. Make 1 bow for each of the sleeves and 1 for front of blouse. Slip them through the slashes and tack them in place.

Sew the back and front of blouse together at the underarms and shoulder. Then ease the bottom into the waistband without drawing the working thread tight, so that the band can stretch in putting the blouse on over the head. Ease the sleeves into the armholes, and attach the collar. Then finish the edges at the openings in front with a row of s c and attach buttons with loops for fastening.