Size: M (38)

Abbreviations: foll: following, hook: hook, rnd: round, diag: diagram, skeins: skeins, st: stitch, sts: stitches, rep: repeat or repetitions, next: next, work: work, working or work, x: times.

Stitches used in crochet: ch: chain, sl st: slip stitch, sc: single crochet, dc: double crochet, popcorn (loops only): pull up the loops from 3 dc in the hook and close them together with 1 sl st, pattern stitch (A): follow chart 1, pattern stitch (B): follow chart 2, pattern stitch (C): follow chart 3, pattern stitch (D): follow chart 4, waistband: follow chart 5.

Gauge: a 4 in (10 cm) square in pattern stitch (A – chart 1), using a D-3 (3.0 mm) hook = 19 sts x 10 rows.

Instruction

Transfer the pattern pieces onto tracing paper to use as a reference when making the piece. Observe the arrows in the measurement diagram indicating the direction of work.

Cropped - (1st stage) – upper back: Use a D-3 (3.0 mm) crochet hook and Anne yarn in color (Greenery), start the piece at the neckline and work in back-and-forth rows. Work a chain cord of 29 ch, then on this cord work in pattern stitch (A), following chart 1 from the 1st to the 16th row. Fasten off the yarn and set the piece aside. Front upper part: Use a D-3 (3.0 mm) crochet hook and Anne yarn in color (Greenery), start the piece at the neckline and work in back-and-forth rows. Work a chain cord of 29 ch, then on this cord work in pattern stitch (A), following chart 1 from the 1st to the 16th row. Fasten off the yarn and set the piece aside. (2nd stage) back and front lower part: Join the front and back pieces at the sides with 1 sl st. Now work the back and front together in continuous rounds in pattern stitch (B), following chart 2 and the repeat stitch from the 17th to the 23rd row. Strap cord: Use a D-3 (3.0 mm) crochet hook and Anne yarn in color (Greenery), join the yarn to the front part and work a chain cord of 40 ch, join it to the back part with 1 sl st. Make the other strap cord in the same way. Armhole finishing: Use a D-3 (3.0 mm) crochet hook and Anne yarn in color (Greenery), work around the armhole and along the outer side of the strap cord 1 round of sc (86 sts). Work the other armhole in the same way. Neckline finishing: Use a D-3 (3.0 mm) crochet hook and Anne yarn in color (Greenery), work around the neckline and along the inner side of the strap cord 1 round of sc (103 sts). Hem finishing: Use a tapestry needle and double elastic thread (lastex), thread it through the 22nd row, creating a slight gathering effect. Lining: Shaped lining only over the front piece. Attach the lining around the piece using a sewing machine with Maxxi Retrós thread in Chlorophyll color. Skirt: Use a D-3 (3.0 mm) crochet hook and Anne yarn in color (Greenery), start the piece at the waist, and work the front and back together in continuous rounds. Work a chain cord of 162 ch, join with 1 sl st to form a ring. On this cord, work in pattern stitch (C), following chart 3 and the repeat stitches from the 1st to the 21st row. In the next row, continue working in back-and-forth rows in pattern stitch (D), following chart 4 and the repeat stitches from the 22nd to the 49th row. Fasten off the yarn. Waistband: Use a D-3 (3.0 mm) crochet hook and Anne yarn in color (Greenery), join the yarn to the initial waist cord of the piece and work following chart 5 and the repeat stitch from the 50th to the 59th row. Work the following number of stitches in each row: In the 50th and 51st rows: 120 sts; from the 52nd to the 54th rows: 110 sts; from the 55th to the 57th rows: 100 sts; in the 58th and 59th rows: 90 sts. Fasten off the yarn. Lining: Shaped lining for the skirt. Attach it to the 57th row of the waistband using a sewing machine with Maxxi Retrós thread in Chlorophyll color. Waistband finishing: Use a tapestry needle and double elastic thread (lastex), thread it through the 54th row, creating a slight gathering effect.

Designer by: Angélica Schmitt