Crocheting: Crochet Trim Dress Size 4 to 7

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Crochet Trim Dress Size 4 to 7 Pattern

Category:

Crocheting

Type:

Clothing

Fit:

Girls

Item:

Dress

Skill Level:

Advanced

Basic Skills Necessary:

Intermediate crochet skills including increasing/decreasing
Following a simple stitch pattern
Basic machine sewing skills

Pattern Description:

Here is my best selling girls crochet and fabric summer dress pattern. This pretty dress features a sweet crochet bodice, skinny straps, a gathered fabric skirt with back button closure and optional decorative flower to add to the dress or wear as a hair accessory. NOTE: the button closure is part of the crochet band, you do not need to know how to make a button hole in the fabric to complete this pattern!

This pattern includes instructions for you to make four sizes: 4 to 5 Years (Chest = 23"), 5 to 6 Years (Chest = 24"), 6 to 7 Years (Chest = 25") and 7 to 8 Years (Chest = 26").

The crochet instructions are written in American crochet terminology, skill level is Easy. The sewing instructions will suit someone with basic machine sewing skills and includes how to gather the skirt, sew the back seam and hem and join the skirt to the bodice. You do not require a serger/overlocker for this pattern. The pattern is thirteen pages long and includes pictures of every step.

Gauge:

Hdc worked over 16 ch and 12 rows measures 4 inches square

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

4 to 5 yrs to fit chest 23"
5 to 6 yrs to fit chest 24"
6 to 7 yrs to fit chest 25"
7 to 8 yrs to fit chest 26"

Materials:

1 yard 44" wide fabric and coordinating thread
1 yard of coordinating bias binding
1 coordinating buttons of your choosing
Crochet Hook 4.0mm (US 6/G)
50g of Double Knitting / Light Worsted Weight Yarn
Small amount of two coordinating yarns for flower (optional)

You Will Also Need:

Scizzors and measuring tape
Wool needle

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Thaki Cotton Classic

Colorway:

Any