Striped Shirtwaist Blouse Crochet Pattern

Striped Shirtwaist : This pattern contains instructions to crochet the blouse pictured above. This vintage 1953 shirtwaist pattern is front buttoned with a small notch collar, short banded sleeves and multi-color stripes down the front. Here is a unique design sure to fit a wide variety of wardrobe needs. The pattern is sized 12, 14 and 16. Instructions are for size 12, with changes for 14 and 16 shown in parentheses. Crocheted Bust Measurements: 34 (36, 38)" buttoned. 

MATERIALS: - Bernat 2-ply Baby Wool (1 oz. ball), White (MC): 5 (5, 6) balls. Bernat Meadowspun (1 oz. ball): 1 ball each Nutmeg (A), Rust (B), Hunter Green (C);   No. 5 afghan hook. No.4 steel crochet hook;   Bobbins;   1 1/4 yds.of 1 1/4" grosgrain ribbon;   9 Costumaker buttons. 
GAUGE: 8 sts = 1"; 7 rows = 1".