Sparkly Black Openwork Blouse with Sensy Shine Yarn – Easy Elegant Top (Free Pattern Idea)

If you love a little sparkle and airy elegance, this black openwork blouse made with Sensy Shine yarn is going to be your new favorite! I used two strands held together to create a lightweight yet dazzling fabric with a beautiful drape. No complicated stitches – just simple wrapping technique that gives a gorgeous lacy look. Perfect for evenings, parties, or layering!

Materials

• Sensy Shine yarn (glittery DK/light worsted) – I used Black (approximately 7–9 balls depending on size)
• 5.5 mm (US 9) or 6 mm crochet hook (or size that gives you nice drape)
• Scissors & tapestry needle

Tension/Gauge (worked holding 2 strands together) 10 cm × 10 cm = about 12 sts × 8 rows in the openwork pattern

Size This is a loose, flowy fit. My version fits size M–XL comfortably (positive ease).

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Yarn Prep Hold two strands of Sensy Shine together throughout the entire project – this gives structure and extra sparkle!

Step 2: The Magic Stitch (the whole blouse uses only this!)

1. Chain desired number (multiple of 6 + 3).
2. Row 1: (dc, ch 3, dc) in 6th chain from hook, skip 5 ch, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next ch – repeat across.
3. All following rows: ch 3, turn, (dc, ch 3, dc) into each ch-3 space from previous row. That’s literally it!

Step 3: Make the Pieces

• Back & Front: identical rectangles (mine were 80 chains wide × 50 rows tall).
• Sleeves: smaller rectangles (50 chains wide × 30 rows tall). Work all pieces holding 2 strands together.

Step 4: Assembly

1. Seam shoulders (leave about 20–22 cm neck opening in the center).
2. Attach sleeves at armholes (fold sleeve in half, match center to shoulder seam).
3. Seam sides and sleeve undersides in one continuous seam. Leave bottom 15–20 cm open on each side for side slits if desired.

Step 5: Finishing Weave in ends (the sparkle hides them beautifully). No edging needed – the fabric rolls slightly and looks intentional!

Final Result A breezy, sparkly black blouse that catches every light. It looks expensive but is secretly one of the easiest tops you’ll ever make!