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Vintage Lace Blouse 5322 - Digital Pattern
Vintage Lace Blouse 5322 - Digital Pattern
A delicate 1950s lace blouse, newly graded to fit bust sizes 28 through 62 inches.
Lace Blouse 5322 is worked in fingering-weight yarn with a deep ribbed waistband, an allover lace and texture pattern, short set-in sleeves, and a simple ribbed neckline. The finished blouse has the fitted, waist-length shape typical of vintage knitwear from this period.
This listing is for a DIGITAL PDF knitting pattern. No physical item will be mailed.
The original Lace Blouse Pattern No. 5322 was published in Jack Frost Sweaters and was written for only one size, Size 14, approximately a 32–34 inch bust. I have graded the pattern to include 18 bust sizes from 28 through 62 inches and reformatted and clarified the instructions for modern knitters.
The original vintage pattern is available to read for free online through Free Vintage Knitting:
https://www.freevintageknitting.com/free-sweater-pattern/jackfrost53/lace-blouse-pattern-5322
What you are purchasing here is my graded and modernized version of the original pattern, including the calculations needed to knit the blouse in a much wider range of sizes.
Sizes Included
Choose your size based on your actual bust measurement:
28, 30, 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42) [44, 46, 48, 50, 52] {54, 56, 58, 60, 62} inches
Yarn Requirements
Fingering weight yarn.
Approximate yardage required: 575, 625, 675 (700, 750, 800, 850, 874) [950, 1,000, 1,075, 1,125, 1,175] {1,225, 1,300, 1,350, 1,425, 1,475} yds.
My sample was knit in Mountaintop Yarn Garnet on the Bisque base.
Materials Needed
- Fingering weight yarn
- 2.00 mm knitting needles
- 2.25 mm knitting needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
- Stitch holder or waste yarn
- Removable stitch markers or safety pins
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Gauge
7 stitches = 1 inch in main pattern
Skills Needed
You should be comfortable with:
- Casting on
- Knitting and purling
- Working K1, P1 ribbing
- Following written lace instructions or a knitting chart
- Yarn overs
- K2tog decreases
- Slip-knit-pass decreases
- Increasing stitches evenly across a row
- Decreasing while maintaining a lace pattern
- Binding off for armhole and shoulder shaping
- Working neckline shaping
- Picking up and knitting stitches
- Working an Italian tubular or other stretchy bind-off
- Mattress stitch
- Seaming knitted pieces
- Setting sleeves into armholes
- Blocking lace garments
- Weaving in ends
The pattern includes both written instructions and a chart for the 14-row lace pattern.
Construction
The blouse is worked flat in separate front and back pieces from the lower edge upward. Each piece begins with a deep K1, P1 ribbed waistband before changing to the lace pattern for the body.
The armholes and shoulders are shaped with bind-offs and decreases. The front neckline is worked in two sections with neck-edge shaping, and ribbed neckbands finish the front and back.
The short sleeves are worked flat from the cuff upward and shaped to form set-in sleeve caps. The pieces are wet-blocked before assembly, then seamed together using mattress stitch and the sleeves are set into the armholes.
About This Pattern
This is not a reproduction being sold as ownership of the original vintage design or instructions. The original one-size pattern remains freely available online at the link above.
This PDF contains my grading work and modernized version of the pattern, including expanded sizing, graded armhole, neckline, shoulder and sleeve shaping, finished measurements, blocking guidance, and clarified construction instructions.
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY. No finished blouse, yarn, needles, or other physical materials are included.
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Yardage Information
Yardage Information
LACE WEIGHT
VELA LACE
Weight: Lace (0) • 874 yds / 800 m per 100g
Fiber: 75% Extra Fine Superwash Merino Wool (19.5 micron), 25% Mulberry Silk
Needles: US 0–3 (2.0–3.25 mm)
Hook: B–D (2.25–3.25 mm)
Care: Hand wash cold. Lay flat to dry.
PLUMA MOHAIR
Weight: Lace (0) • 1 ply • 459 yds / 420 m per 50g
Fiber: 75% Baby Suri Alpaca, 25% Mulberry Silk
Needles: US 0–3 (2.0–3.25 mm)
Hook: B–D (2.25–3.25 mm)
Care: Hand wash cold. Lay flat to dry.
FINGERING WEIGHT
SNOWDRIFT SELECT SOCK
Weight: Fingering / Sock (1) • 4 ply • 437 yds / 400 m per 100g
Fiber: 75% Superwash Wool (21 micron), 25% Nylon
Needles: US 1–3 (2.25–3.25 mm)
Hook: B–E (2.25–3.5 mm)
Care: Machine or hand wash cold. Lay flat to dry.
SNOWDRIFT SELECT SOCK 50G
Weight: Fingering / Sock (1) • 4 ply • 218 yds / 200 m per 50g
Fiber: 75% Superwash Wool (21 micron), 25% Nylon
Needles: US 1–3 (2.25–3.25 mm)
Hook: B–E (2.25–3.5 mm)
Care: Machine or hand wash cold. Lay flat to dry.
BISQUE FINGERING
Weight: Fingering (1) • 437 yds / 400 m per 100g
Fiber: 100% Fine Superwash Wool (21 micron)
Needles: US 1–3 (2.25–3.25 mm)
Hook: B–E (2.25–3.5 mm)
Care: Machine or hand wash cold. Lay flat to dry.
OPAL FINGERING
Weight: Fingering • 437 yds / 400 m per 100g
Fiber: 50% Fine Superwash Wool (21 micron), 50% Mulberry Silk
Needles: US 1–3 (2.25–3.25 mm)
Hook: B–E (2.25–3.5 mm)
Care: Hand wash cold. Lay flat to dry.
MAGNOLIA FINGERING
Weight: Fingering • 1 ply • 383 yds / 350 m per 100g
Fiber: 60% Fine Superwash Merino, 20% Superkid Mohair, 20% Mulberry Silk
Needles: US 1–4 (2.25–3.5 mm)
Hook: B–E (2.25–3.5 mm)
Care: Hand wash cold. Lay flat to dry.
SOLEIL FINGERING
Weight: Fingering (1) • 437 yds / 400 m per 100g
Fiber: 50% Fine Superwash Merino Wool (21.5 micron), 50% Pima Cotton
Needles: US 1–3 (2.25–3.25 mm)
Hook: B–E (2.25–3.5 mm)
Care: Machine or hand wash cold. Lay flat to dry.
SPORT WEIGHT
BUTTERCREAM SPORT
Weight: Sport (2) • 3 ply • 328 yds / 300 m per 100g
WPI: 20
Fiber: 100% Superwash Wool (21 micron)
Needle size: 3mm
Gauge: 28 sts & 40 rows
Care: Machine or hand wash cold. Lay flat to dry.
DK WEIGHT
MARSHMALLOW SELECT DK
Weight: DK (3) • 4 ply • 246 yds / 225 m per 100g
Fiber: 100% Superwash Wool (21 micron)
Needles: US 5–7 (3.75–4.5 mm)
Hook: F–I (3.75–5.5 mm)
Care: Machine or hand wash cold. Lay flat to dry.
MARSHMALLOW SELECT DK 50G
Weight: DK (3) • 4 ply • 123 yds / 112 m per 50g
Fiber: 100% Superwash Wool (21 micron)
Needles: US 5–7 (3.75–4.5 mm)
Hook: F–I (3.75–5.5 mm)
Care: Machine or hand wash cold. Lay flat to dry.
VOTIVE DK
Weight: DK (3) • 4 ply • 246 yds / 225 m per 100g
Fiber: 80% Extra Fine Superwash Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Recycled Nylon
Needles: US 5–7 (3.75–4.5 mm)
Hook: F–I (3.75–5.5 mm)
Care: Machine or hand wash cold. Lay flat to dry.
FIESTA DK
Weight: DK (3) • 232 yds / 212 m per 100g
Fiber: 85% Extra Fine Superwash Merino Wool (19.5 micron), 15% Donegal Neon Tweed Nep
Needles: US 5–7 (3.75–4.5 mm)
Hook: F–I (3.75–5.5 mm)
Care: Machine or hand wash cold. Lay flat to dry.
SOLEIL DK
Weight: DK (3) • 246 yds / 200 m per 100g
Fiber: 50% Fine Superwash Merino Wool (21.5 micron), 50% Pima Cotton
Needles: US 5–7 (3.75–4.5 mm)
Hook: F–I (3.75–5.5 mm)
Care: Machine or hand wash cold. Lay flat to dry.
WORSTED WEIGHT
MARSHMALLOW SELECT WORSTED
Weight: Worsted (4) • 4 ply • 219 yds / 200 m per 100g
Fiber: 100% Superwash Merino Wool
Needles: US 7–9 (4.5–5.5 mm)
Hook: I–K (5.5–6.5 mm)
Care: Machine or hand wash cold. Lay flat to dry.
BULKY WEIGHT
SALCANTAY BULKY
Weight: Bulky (5) • 2 ply • 109 yds / 100 m per 100g
Fiber: 100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool
Needles: US 9–11 (5.5–8 mm)
Hook: K–M (6.5–9 mm)
Care: Machine or hand wash cold. Lay flat to dry.
How much yarn do I need?
How much yarn do I need?
Lace (800–1200 yds per 100g)
• Lace shawl or wrap: 800–1200 yds
• Lightweight scarf: 600–900 yd
• Laceweight cardigan: 1400–1800 yds
Fingering / Sock Weight (400–465 yds per 100g)
• Socks: 350–425 yds
• Shawlette or small wrap: 350–500 yds
• Hat or mitts: 180–250 yds
• Lightweight sweater (adult): 1000–1600 yds
Sport Weight (320–350 yds per 100g)
• Hat: 150–250 yds
• Cowl or infinity scarf: 250–400 yds
• Baby blanket or garment: 500–900 yds
• Adult sweater: 900–1300 yds
DK Weight (230–280 yds per 100g)
• Beanie: 180–250 yds
• Cowl or scarf: 250–450 yds
• Baby sweater: 400–600 yds
• Adult sweater: 1000–1500 yds
Worsted / Aran Weight (180–220 yds per 100g)
• Beanie: 150–200 yds
• Cowl: 180–300 yds
• Scarf: 400–600 yds
• Adult sweater: 900–1400 yds
• Throw blanket: 1500–2500 yds
Bulky / Super Bulky (100–140 yds per 100g)
• Hat: 90–150 yds
• Cowl: 120–200 yds
• Chunky scarf: 250–400 yds
• Lap blanket: 600–1000 yds
• Oversized cardigan: 800–1200 yds
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Non-superwash wool must always be hand washed in cool water with a mild wool wash and laid flat to dry. Do not machine wash, as it will felt and shrink with heat or agitation.
Superwash yarns can be hand washed in cool water for the best longevity, but they may also be machine washed on a gentle cycle inside a garment bag. Always lay flat to dry.
Avoid bleach, fabric softeners, and high heat, as these can damage the fibers.
Blend-Specific Notes
Sock yarns with nylon (such as Snowdrift Select Sock) are more durable and tolerate gentle machine washing, though hand washing will still extend the life of your project.
Glitter yarns with Stellina (such as Gold Glitter and Silver Glitter) should be handled gently; avoid wringing or twisting to protect the sparkle filament.
Bulky yarns (such as Salcantay Bulky) are heavier when wet and should be fully supported while drying flat to prevent stretching.
Hand-Dyed Yarn Notes
Hand-Dyed Yarn Notes
Colors may be slightly different than actual product as computer and device monitor settings can alter the color appearance. We do our best to ensure that the yarns appear as they do in real life.
Our yarns are hand-dyed in small batches, so slight variations may occur between skeins. For larger projects, we recommend alternating skeins every few rows to blend color shifts.
While every effort is made to set dye thoroughly, some color transfer may occur on the first wash, especially with highly saturated shades. Wash separately the first time.
Yarn is dyed in limited lots, and colors may vary slightly from batch to batch. Please be sure to purchase enough for your project at once.
Large orders placed together will be dyed in the same session to ensure the closest possible match.
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