Description

Fontana Crochet Blouse – 1970s Crochet Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: Bust 34″-38″ (XS, S, M)

Modeled by two friends on a sunny afternoon in its original 1970s photo, the Fontana Blouse builds a fitted textured stitch top from a repeating V-stitch and group pattern. Made with or without sleeves in soft fingering/sock yarn weight, it’s a versatile crochet summer top for anyone chasing that easy retro silhouette.

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Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Back and front are worked flat from the lower edge in a repeating V-stitch/group pattern, straight up to the armhole, then shaped at the armhole and shoulder with slip-stitch decreases; the front neck is divided and worked separately for each side; optional sleeves are worked flat in the same stitch pattern and set into the armhole; finished with a shell edging worked in trebles around the neckline, sleeves, or armholes.
Finished Measurements: Bust 34″ (36″ / 38″); length 19″ (19½” / 20″); sleeve seam 2″ all sizes.
Pattern Style: Written using UK crochet terminology (Fontana is a UK yarn brand); the treble crochet (US double crochet) is used throughout as the main stitch, with a full stitch/abbreviation guide included.
Stitches: Chain, treble crochet, worked in a V-stitch and group (grp) texture pattern.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Fingering (4-ply) weight — Fontana 4-Ply, Suzette Crepe, or 4-Ply Carnival; with sleeves 10(11/12) oz, sleeveless 8(9/10) oz.
Substitute with any standard modern fingering weight yarn such as Paintbox Yarns Cotton Fingering or King Cole Giza Cotton.
Crochet Hook Size: US Size No. 8 and No. 10 hooks (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Gauge: 3 patterns (21 sts) = 3¼” on a No. 8 hook.

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