Size: M (38)

Stitches used in crochet: ch: chain, sl st: slip stitch, sc: single crochet, hdc: half double crochet, dc: double crochet, tr: treble crochet, dtr: double treble crochet, pattern stitch (A – 1st stage): follow chart 1, pattern stitch (A – 2nd stage): follow chart 2, pattern stitch (B): follow chart 3.

Abbreviations: foll: following, hook: crochet hook, row: row, chart: chart/diagram, st: stitch, sts: stitches, skein: skein, rep: repeat, work: work or working.

Gauge: A 4 in (10 cm) square in pattern stitch (A – 1st stage), using a B-1 (1.75 mm) hook = 30 sts x 13 rows.

Instructions: Transfer the pattern pieces to tracing paper to use as a reference when making the piece. Note the arrows on the measurement diagram indicating the direction of work. Dress – 1st stage: Using a B-1 (1.75 mm) crochet hook and Cléa yarn in Citrus Yellow, start the piece at the front neckline (rows 1–8). Then begin the back section, including the side cords in chains, and work the front and back together in one piece (rows 9–30). Work the front and back in a single piece in back-and-forth rows. Work a chain cord of 67 chains; over this cord, work in pattern stitch (A – 1st stage), following chart 1 and the repeat stitch pattern from rows 1 to 30. 2nd stage: Continue in circular rows, working the front and back together in one piece in pattern stitch (A – 2nd stage), following chart 2 and the repeat stitch pattern from rows 31 to 82. Note the number of motifs indicated in the chart. Finish the piece with the edging, working the front and back together in one piece in circular rows in pattern stitch (B), following chart 3 and the repeat stitch pattern from rows 83 to 99. Strap: Using a B-1 (1.75 mm) crochet hook and Cléa yarn in Citrus Yellow, join the yarn at the upper front neckline. Work a chain cord measuring 13.8 in (35 cm). Over both sides of the cord, work one row of single crochet. Attach the strap to the back section, 3.1 in (8 cm) from the sides, using sl st. Edging – back slit finish: Using a B-1 (1.75 mm) crochet hook and Cléa yarn in Citrus Yellow, join the yarn at the back slit and work one row of sc. Lining and zipper: Cut the lining following the dress pattern. Attach the lining to the dress using a sewing machine and Maxxi sewing thread in Citrus color. The lining will be attached to the crochet piece around the neckline, armholes, and the back slit, together with the zipper.

Designer by: Angélica Schmitt