1940s Columbia Ruffled Collar Blouse Knitting Pattern PDF – Bust 32–38
1940s Columbia Ruffled Collar Blouse — Vintage Knitting Pattern
Make a beautifully tailored 1940s blouse distinguished by a dramatic cascading ruffled collar, fitted waist, long sleeves, and button-front closure. This vintage knitting design combines the polish of mid-century tailoring with romantic neckline detail.
Important: This is a KNITTING pattern, not a crochet pattern. The historical instructions specify stockinette stitch and ribbing, knit and purl stitches, cast-on and bind-off shaping. The archival photograph shows the actual garment.
Pattern Features
- Vintage 1940s Columbia ruffled-collar blouse
- Original listing bust size range: 32–38 inches; check the vintage measurements before beginning
- Fitted waist with ribbed shaping
- Separate back, left front, right front, sleeves, and shaped collar
- Front buttonholes and sewn-on buttons
- Long fitted sleeves and elaborate neckline ruffle
Original Materials
The earlier sales description names Columbia De Lustra Crepe, 1-ounce balls, in white or black, and a Columbia steel crochet hook size 4. However, the supplied PDF’s garment instructions are clearly for knitting and do not contain a verified original yarn-and-needle specification or stitch gauge for this blouse. Those legacy material and hook details therefore should not be treated as confirmed instructions. Please consult the original pages and make a measured swatch before purchasing materials.
Modern Maker’s Note
Preserve the tailored structure. The pattern builds shape through decreases and increases within ribbed and stockinette fabric, with distinct front borders and shaped armholes. A replacement yarn should provide crisp stitch definition and enough resilience to maintain the waist shaping and neckline structure. Choose fiber and thickness by measured swatch, not by a historical brand name alone.
Swatch and measure. Work stockinette and ribbing samples with suitable knitting needles and compare them against the intended measurements and stitch counts. The old sales copy’s crochet-chain gauge is not a reliable knitting gauge for this garment. Check fabric behavior after washing or blocking, especially where the front borders and collar meet.
Plan the finishing. The historical pattern directs the maker to sew seams, set sleeves, fold and hem front and sleeve edges, work buttonhole stitching, attach the collar, and sew on buttons. Take care to support the ruffled collar without flattening its volume. Confirm button placement and finished garment measurements before assembly.
Color inspiration: classic ivory with dark buttons, midnight navy, deep burgundy, forest green, or black for a dramatic evening interpretation. Choose buttons with enough contrast to highlight the tailored front.
How to Wear It Today
Style with a slim black pencil skirt and vintage-inspired hat for a polished 1940s look. For a modern wardrobe, pair the blouse with high-waisted tailored trousers, wide-leg wool pants, or dark denim. Keep accessories understated so the sculptural ruffled collar remains the focal point.
What You Receive
One 10-page instant-download PDF knitting pattern reproduction, including the original blouse instructions, historical general knitting guidance, and an updated Dazespast closing page. The garment and supplies are not included. Print at 100% scale and review the original instructions before beginning.
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