Lace Surplice Blouse Knitting Pattern

Lacy Surplice Blouse : This pattern contains directions for knitting, crochet detail, the blouse pictured. This blouse, worked in a lacy pattern stitch falls into the surplice category with the front panels crossed over in the front, forming the v-neckline. The design features long sleeves and is hip length. This is a vintage 1956 design from Bernat, appearing in Modern Needlecraft Magazine. This was a cross-promotional pattern offering, matching with the skirt design, which was McCalls Sewing Pattern 3221.

SIZES: Directions for size 14. Changes for sizes 16, 18 and 20 in parentheses.

• Body Bust Size :34" (36"-38"-40" ).
• Blocked Bust Size: 36" (38"-40"-42").

MATERIALS:

• Bernat Boucle de Laine, 11 (12-13-14) 1-oz. skeins.
• Knitting needles Nos. 0 to 2. (Or English sizes 13 and 11.)
• Steel crochet hook No 5.
• Four pearl buttons.
• Three snap fasteners.