In this pattern I encourage you to use this as a foundation and customize design features to fit your desired look and function. There are many ways to use this pattern and a variety of design features - including an optional double knit button band, sweet crochet scallop edgings, invisible folded over hemline, long balloon or short sleeves, and ribbed or simple seed bind off edgings.
The Amoretta blouse is worked top down, flat for each shoulder - which are then connected together at the back and continued working flat until the point of the neckline is complete. Then you have the option to keep working flat in order to add a button band later on - or you can join in the round to create a seamless pullover style blouse.
This pattern can be your go-to when you want a simple elegant “base” which you can dress up or dress down depending on the details you choose to add or omit in the design. Truly your perfect all-season blouse.

There are video tutorials made by me linked in the pattern detailing step by step how to work the shoulders and also how to work the crochet edge step by step - even for knitters who have never crocheted before.

Sizes:

• 1 (2, 3, 4, 5){6, 7, 8, 9} - Finished garment bust circumferences: 28 (32, 36, 40, 44){48, 52, 56, 60}” / 71 (81, 91.5, 101.5, 111.5){122, 132, 142, 152}cm
• Choose your size to match your desired garment bust circumference. This pattern is suggested to be worn with 0”-2” / 0-5cm of negative ease. Meaning the circumference of the garment is 0”-2” / 0-5cm smaller than your bust circumference.
• Consult schematic on page 2 for garment measurements. - Light blue sample shown in size 2 - model has 34” bust.

Yarn

• Fingering weight yarn.
• The light blue/green sample with crochet scallop edge is made from Biches & Bûches - Le Petit Lambswool: 100% Lambswool, 270yds / 247m per 50g / 1.75oz skein. Colorway: Soft Green Grey. approx. 2 (2, 3, 3, 4){4, 5, 5, 5}50g / 1.75oz skeins total required for the short sleeve version. approx. 4 (4, 5, 5, 6){6, 7, 7, 7}50g / 1.75oz skeins total required for the long sleeve version.
• Please note: The Biches & Bûches Le Petit Lambswool yarn is very airy and light - meaning you get higher yardage out of the grams called for. If you are using a denser yarn instead, you will likely need more yarn.

Needles

• 3.75mm / US 5 circular needles for main fabric
• 3.0mm / US 2.5 circular needles for rib or double knit edges.
• Optional: 6/0 3.5mm crochet hook (for scallop edge)

Gauge

• 22 stitches and 30 rows/rounds in 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch.
• Adjust needle size to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions

• 2 lengths of scrap yarn (for holding sleeve stitches)
• removable stitch markers
• tapestry needle
• row counter (recommended)
• For double knit button band: 6 (6, 7, 8, 8){8, 8, 9, 9} 14mm / 9/16” buttons. If you will work the ribbed edgings, you will need 2 (2, 1, 1, 1){2, 2, 2, 2} extra button(s). If you would like your garment longer than the pattern rec, you will need more buttons. See note on bottom left of page 4 in the pattern.