Get ready for a modern take on Flamenco! Though there’s no polka dots or ruffles, the puffs of this top are reminiscent of polka dots, and because of their weight, this top flows and moves very similarly to a ruffled blouse! The pretty purple stripes are also vibrant like traditional flamenco dresses, and this top has an “everyday” quality that you can wear during your daily siesta!
This is a fun tight-fitting raglan top with plenty of puff texture! Made in worsted weight cotton, this slightly lacy top is sure to please. Wear over a tank or make a long version for a beachy cover up!
You can find the pattern on Ravelry!
Yarn:
You can use any worsted (#4) weight cotton yarn. I used Caron Cotton Cakes in color Grape Jam.
Caron Cotton Cakes work up beautifully, never split, and come out of the wash exactly like they go in (but clean, lol!). I love working with worsted cotton yarn, partly because it works up so fast, but also because it shows texture so well. This one doesn’t disappoint!
Inspiration:
This pattern was first published in Happily Hooked Magazine’s “Cultural Crochet” issue, but the inspiration for it came nearly a year earlier! It was my first raglan top, and I wanted a yarn eater; so puffs were a no-brainer! I loved the look of the puffs offset by the dc’s, and it helped that the flow of the fabric was perfect for a light spring blouse!
Construction:
This raglan blouse is worked top down in turned rows. It’s super simple, and a perfect way to practice the Sideways Puff Stitch!
Supplies:
Any Worsted (#4) yarn. I used Caron Cotton Cake in Grape Jam
5.0mm hook (or size needed to meet gauge)
Pattern written in US terms.
Gauge: 16 sts and 8 rows should be 4” square in double crochet
Finished Measurements:
XS: Fits up to 30” bust (1200 yards)
S: Fits up to 32” bust (1250 yards)
M: Fits up to 36” bust (1300 yards)
L: Fits up to 40” bust (1350 yards)
XL: Fits up to 44” bust (1400 yards)
2XL: Fits up to 48” bust (1500 yards)
3XL: Fits up to 52” bust (1600 yards)
4XL: Fits up to 56” bust (1700 yards)
5XL: Fits up to 60” bust (1800 yards)
Blouse fits with 4” negative ease (meaning it will be 4” tighter than the above measurements).
Stitches:
Ch: chain
Sl st: slip stitch
Dc: double crochet
BpDc: back post double crochet
FpDc: front post double crochet
FO: fasten off
Special Stitches:
Sideways Puff: Dc. YO, put hook around the post of the dc and YO, pull loop back around (3 loops on hook). YO, put hook around the post of the dc and YO, pull loop back around (5 loops on hook). YO, put hook around the post of the dc and YO, pull loop back around (7 loops on hook). YO, pull thru all loops. Ch1.
You can find this pattern on Ravelry!
As always you are welcome to reach out if you have any questions about the pattern. Once the pattern is purchased, you may sell your finished items, as long as you give credit to me as the designer. I can be found on Instagram @springintofalldesigns, and Ravelry as SpringintoFall. Also check out my blog at SpringintoFall.design.blog. I’d love to hear from you!
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