Size: 38

Stitch Glossary & Abbreviations:

st.: stitch, sts.: stitches, diag.: diagram, ch.: chain, sl st.: slip stitch, sc.: single crochet, hdc.: half double crochet, dc: double crochet, BP dc.: back post double crochet, FP dc.: front post double crochet, dress: follow diag. 1 (1st and 2nd steps).

Gauge:

A 10 cm (approx. 4”) square in dc., using a 3.0 mm hook = 31 sts. x 15 rows.

Instructions:

Transfer the patterns onto tracing paper to use as a reference when making the piece. Pay attention to the arrows in the measurement diagram, which indicate the direction of the work.

Dress (1st step): Use a 3.0 mm crochet hook and Seaside yarn in the color Coral. Start the piece at the hem (left side) and work the front and back at the same time. Make a cord of 225 ch., join with a sl st. to close the loop. Over this ch., work in circular rounds following diag. 1 (1st step) from rows 1 to 15. After completing this stage, place the colorful markers to help organize the piece as follows: left side, front, right side, back, and finish on the other half of the left side. Continue working in back-and-forth rows, following diag. 1 (2nd step) from rows 46 to 75. In the following row, switch back to circular rounds and follow diag. 1 (2nd step) from rows 76 to 82. Fold the piece in half to determine the front and back. Continue each side separately in back-and-forth rows, following diag. 1 (2nd step) from rows 83 to 99.

Shoulder Finishing: Use a tapestry needle and Seaside yarn in the color Coral to join the shoulders (3 cm / 1.2”) with running stitches. Finishing Edge: Use a 3.0 mm crochet hook and Seaside yarn in the color Coral to work one row of sc. around the armholes (82 sts.), neckline (138 sts.), and hem (214 sts.). Work in circular rounds and close each rnd. with a sl st. Left Side Finishing: Use a tapestry needle and Seaside yarn in the color Coral to sew the left side opening (10 cm / 4”) below the armhole. Leave the armhole opening at 16 cm (6.3”) and the zipper opening at 18 cm (7.1”). Lining and Zipper:
Cut the lining according to your body measurements, based on the dress pattern. Attach the lining to the piece using a sewing needle no. 2 and Maxxi retrós thread in Coral, sewing only at the shoulders (3 cm / 1.2”). For the 18 cm (7.1”) opening, baste the zipper in place.

Designer: Angélica Schmitt