Size: M (BR 38)

Abbreviations: accomp.: accompanying, hk.: hook, ch: chain, sc: single crochet, sc: single crochet, dc: double crochet, skein: skein, rep.: repeat, w.: work, x.: times, inc.: increase, unit: unit.

Stitches used: Chain (ch.). Slip stitch (sl st): Insert the hook, yarn over, pull through the stitch and directly through the loop on the hook. Single crochet (sc): Insert the hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over again and pull through both loops on the hook. Double crochet (dc): Yarn over, insert the hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over again and pull through the remaining 2 loops. Front post double crochet (fpdc): Yarn over, insert the hook horizontally around the front of the dc from the previous row, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over again and pull through the remaining 2 loops. Back post double crochet (bpdc): Yarn over, insert the hook horizontally around the back of the dc from the previous row, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over again and pull through the remaining 2 loops. Crab stitch: Work single crochets from left to right. Pattern stitch: Follow the chart. Bust: Follow the chart.

Gauge: a 4 in (10 cm) square in pattern stitch following the chart with a hook B-1 (2.0 mm) = 26 sts x 17 rows.

Instructions:

Front and back – They are identical and worked together. With Cléa Duplo yarn in Flamingo color, make a chain of 210 sts, join in a circle, and work in pattern stitch following the chart, repeating from * to * around the stitches (14 x). Join each round with 1 sl st and start the next round with the chains indicated at the end of the chart. At 30.7 in (78 cm) from the beginning, for the back neckline, skip 30 sts and continue working in rows back and forth. On each side, skip 6 sts at the beginning of each row (6 x). After finishing the back neckline dec, for the front, place a stitch marker on the central stitch of the remaining stitches. With Cléa Duplo yarn in Flamingo color, continue on each side of the central stitch to work the bust following the chart. After finishing the chart, continue from * to * for the straps until reaching 15.7 in (40 cm) and fasten off.

Finishing – With Cléa Duplo yarn in Flamingo color, work 1 round of sc around the front/back neckline and straps, then 1 round of crab stitch, and fasten off. Attach Cléa Duplo yarn in Flamingo color at the end of each strap, make a chain of approximately 19.7 in (50 cm), work back along the chain with 1 row of sc, and fasten off. With Cléa Duplo yarn in Flamingo color, work 1 round of crab stitch around the beginning of the work and fasten off. Line the dress.

Designer by: Caroline Pizzato Esser