Ellie Blouse

This pattern is written "measure yourself" style- meaning it can be scaled to any size you'd like using your measurements, with any yarn of your choosing. This pattern does NOT contain specific stitch counts, sizes, yardage, or gauges! Say hello to the milkmaid top of your dreams! Ellie is a puff sleeve blouse, with the fantastic feature of being reversible- one side of the shirt features a v-neck, the other a square neck. Elastic is added along the sleeve cuffs and bottom hem for extra comfort. Pair this sweet and dainty top with your favourite trousers, overalls, and skirts all summer long! This pattern works best when made with DK weight yarn, but you can also use Sport or Worsted weight. Yarn manufactured with elastic in it, such as Cascade Fixation or Alize Diva Stretch, is a perfect choice for this pattern if you can find it! If not, any natural fibre with breathability such as cotton, bamboo, or linen will also work beautifully. MATERIALS REQUIRED Yarn* Hook* 1/8 Inch Wide Elastic* Tapestry Needle Scissors Measuring Tape Stitch Markers **IMPORTANT: Yardage, hook size, and gauge will all vary depending on the size and weight of materials used, due to the nature of how this pattern is written. SKILLS REQUIRED Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Front Post Double Crochet, Working in a Stitch Pattern, Increasing, Decreasing, Working in the Round, Seaming with a Tapestry Needle using Mattress Stitch, Working With Elastic Yarn. Ellie is an ADVANCED level pattern- This design uses techniques such as shaping while maintaining a stitch pattern, working in the round, seaming using mattress stitch, and incorporating elastic into a garment. Try this pattern out if you have proficient experience working with those skills!