Fresh Blouse
10/15/2026
Designer: Samara Varela
Sizes: S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
Skill Level: Intermediate
Materials:
• Alpaccino – 7 (9, 9, 10, 12, 13) skeins, color 9306 (Fresh).
• US C-2 (3.0 mm) crochet hook.
• Tracing paper – for the pattern template.
Stitches and Techniques
Chain (ch): Yarn over and pull through the loop on the hook.
Stitch (st): Stitch.
Yarn over (yo): Wrap the yarn over the hook.
Times (x): Number of times a sequence is repeated.
Round (rnd): Round.
Fasten off: Secure and cut the yarn.
Decrease (dec): Decrease.
Increase (inc): Increase.
Slip stitch (sl st): Insert the hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, and pull it directly through the loop on the hook.
Single crochet (sc): Insert the hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, and pull through both loops on the hook.
Double crochet (dc): Yarn over, insert the hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, and pull through the remaining 2 loops.
Treble crochet (tr): Yarn over twice, insert the hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, and pull through the remaining 2 loops.
Back post double crochet (BPDC): Yarn over, insert the hook horizontally from back to front around the post of the double crochet of the previous round, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, and pull through the remaining 2 loops.
Front post double crochet (FPDC): Yarn over, insert the hook horizontally from front to back around the post of the double crochet of the previous round, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, and pull through the remaining 2 loops.
Post-stitch ribbing:1st rnd: Double crochet.2nd rnd: 1 double crochet, 1 back post double crochet, 1 front post double crochet, 1 back post double crochet, 1 double crochet.3rd rnd: 1 double crochet, 1 front post double crochet, 1 back post double crochet, 1 front post double crochet, 1 double crochet.4th rnd: Repeat the 2nd rnd.
Pattern Stitch
Multiple of 3, plus 3 sts.
1st rnd: Double crochet.
2nd and 6th rnds: 2 double crochets in the 2 double crochets of the previous round, 1 chain, skip 1 double crochet of the previous round. 2 double crochets.
3rd rnd: 2 double crochets in the 2 double crochets of the previous round, 1 double crochet in the chain of the previous round, 2 double crochets in the 2 double crochets of the previous round.
4th and 5th rnds: 1 double crochet in each double crochet of the previous round.
7th rnd: Repeat the 1st rnd.
Gauge
A 10 cm square worked in the pattern stitch following the chart or pattern, using a US C-2 (3.0 mm) crochet hook = 22 sts x 10 rnds.
Instructions
Transfer the pattern templates to tracing paper to use as a reference while making the garment.
NOTE: The chart and the written pattern for the pattern stitch are the same stitch pattern. Work the piece according to your preference.
Front and Back
The front and back are worked together to the armholes.
Using Alpaccino in Fresh, chain 186 (210, 228, 252, 276, 294) sts with a US C-2 (3.0 mm) crochet hook, join with a slip stitch to form a ring, and work in the pattern stitch (1st rnd: double crochet), continuing according to the written instructions or chart, as preferred.
Repeat from to 62 (70, 76, 84, 92, 98) times.
Join every round with a slip stitch and begin the next round with 3 chains.
At 11.75 (12.25, 12.5, 13, 13.5, 13.75) in / 30 (31, 32, 33, 34, 35) cm from the beginning, divide the work into two sections (front and back).
Back
93 (105, 114, 126, 138, 147) sts.
Using Alpaccino in Fresh and a US C-2 (3.0 mm) crochet hook, continue in the pattern stitch as established.
At 18 (19.25, 20, 20.75, 22, 22.75) in / 46 (49, 51, 53, 56, 58) cm from the beginning, fasten off.
Front
93 (105, 114, 126, 138, 147) sts.
Using Alpaccino in Fresh and a US C-2 (3.0 mm) crochet hook, continue in the pattern stitch as established.
At 16.25 (17.25, 18, 19, 20, 20.75) in / 41 (44, 46, 48, 51, 53) cm from the beginning, for the neckline, leave the center 16 (16, 16, 18, 18, 19) sts unworked and finish each side separately.
Leave unworked at the neckline edge every round:
S: 4 sts (3 times)
M: 4 sts (3 times), then 1 st (1 time)
L: 4 sts (3 times), then 2 sts (1 time)
XL: 4 sts (3 times), then 2 sts (1 time)
2XL: 3 sts (5 times)
3XL: 3 sts (5 times), then 2 sts (1 time)
At 18 (19.25, 20, 20.75, 22, 22.75) in / 46 (49, 51, 53, 56, 58) cm from the beginning, fasten off.
Repeat for the other side of the front.
Sleeves
Using Alpaccino in Fresh, chain 75 (78, 84, 87, 96, 102) sts with a US C-2 (3.0 mm) crochet hook, join with a slip stitch to form a ring, and work in the pattern stitch (1st rnd: double crochet), continuing according to the written instructions or chart, as preferred.
Repeat from to 25 (26, 28, 29, 32, 34) times.
Join every round with a slip stitch and begin the next round with 3 chains.
At 6.75 (6.25, 6, 5.5, 5, 4.75) in / 17 (16, 15, 14, 13, 12) cm from the beginning, work 1 round in single crochet and fasten off.
Finishing
Sew the shoulder seams.
Using Alpaccino in Fresh and a US C-2 (3.0 mm) crochet hook, work around the entire neckline in post-stitch ribbing (1st rnd: double crochet; 2nd rnd: 1 double crochet, 1 back post double crochet, 1 front post double crochet, 1 back post double crochet, 1 double crochet). Continue according to the written instructions or chart, as preferred.
At 1.5 in / 3.5 cm from the post-stitch ribbing, fasten off.
Sew the sleeves into the armholes. Using Alpaccino in Fresh and a US C-2 (3.0 mm) crochet hook, work 1 round of single crochet around the entire lower edge and fasten off.
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