Chic Cotton Crochet Batwing Blouse Pattern For Summer

Stay cool and stylish with this easy cotton batwing blouse crochet pattern! Designed with breathable fingering weight yarn and an oversized silhouette, this blouse is perfect for warm weather layering. Whether you're lounging at home or heading out for a casual brunch, the batwing shape adds comfort and flair.

Crochet Batwing Blouse

With its simple panel construction and optional gathered or corded hem finish, this project is a satisfying make for confident beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. Plus, it’s easy to customize for your size and style with just a few measurements and adjustments.

Materials and Tools

• Fingering weight cotton yarn
• 4mm crochet hook (adjust if needed)
• Tape measure
• Yarn needle (optional for seaming)

Measurements

Panel Width:

• Measure around the widest part of your upper body, divide by 2.
• Or, measure shoulder to shoulder + 16 cm for batwing overhang.

Length:

• From top of shoulder to desired hem (e.g., 85 chains long).

Panel Construction

Section A (Side Panel):

• Chain the number needed for top length (e.g., 85 chains).
• Add 3 chains for height.
• Row 1: Double crochet in the back loops of the 4th chain from hook and across.
• Row 2: Chain 1, turn, single crochet across.
• Repeat alternating rows of DC and SC until section A is half the panel width. End on a SC row.

Section B (Center Panel):

• Resume from last row.
• Work DC rows stopping 4 cm (or 8 sts) from the top.
• Turn, SC across.
• Alternate DC and SC for 26 DC rows. End with a DC row.

For Section A (Mirror):

• Chain 8 from end, plus 1 to turn.
• SC in the back bumps across.
• Continue alternating SC and DC rows to match Section A width.
• End on a DC row. Leave a long tail and cut yarn.

Bottom Edge Options

Option A: Corded Edge

• Reinforce each chain-3 loop at the bottom with 2 SCs.
• Create openings for a cord or drawstring.

Option B: Gathered Edge

• SC into each chain-3 loop from the DC rows.
• Chain 50, SC across loops, chain 50 again.
• Cut yarn, reattach, SC back up the chain.
• Adjust with decreases for desired fit.
• Finish off and weave in ends.

Assembly

Make Second Panel:

• Repeat the same steps to create a second identical panel.

Join Shoulders:

• Align one shoulder from each panel.
• Seam using preferred method (SC seam recommended).
• Repeat on the other shoulder.

Neckline:

• Attach yarn at back center of neckline, chain 1.
• Work 2 SCs per stitch except over shoulders (1 SC each).
• Slip stitch to join.
• Chain 1 and repeat for a second round.
• Adjust fit if needed. Fasten off.

Sleeves

Sleeve Construction:

• Start 8 stitches from the bottom edge of the side.
• Attach yarn, chain 1.
• SC around, stopping 8 stitches from the bottom on the opposite side.
• Alternate SC and DC rows.
• Decrease at start and end of each row (work 2 sts together).

Cuff:

• Measure widest part of your hand.
• Chain 50.
• Reduce stitches along the cuff edge to fit.
• Repeat reductions for better shaping.
• SC up the back loops on the other side.
• Cut and finish off.

Join Sleeve:

• Fold sleeve, seam underarm.
• Leave a small opening at the top.
• Use stitch markers to align properly.
• Repeat for the second sleeve.