Chrysanthemum

Lace Dress
crochet pattern

by

Chi Krneta
INTRODUCTION

Named for the flowers I used in my wedding, the Chrysanthemum Lace Dress is a
version of my crochet wedding dress without the train. I made my wedding dress
from my own design without a pattern over the course of five months on the bus
during my daily commute. After I posted photos of the dress online there was
a lot of interest in a pattern so I went back to develop a pattern and to make it
work in different sizes.

The pattern uses an open lacy stitch that creates a light delicate fabric when
worked in a lace or fingering weight yarn. When worn fitted with negative ease
the dress can create a figure-flattering silhouette. You can wear the dress with
different colored linings underneath for different looks that would be perfect for
any occasion.

You can create several different garments from this pattern by making some
simple modifications with the instructions provided in Appendix E. Stop short on
the skirt and you have a tunic. Keep going on the skirt and you have a full-
length dress that would make a great wedding gown. Leave the belt unjoined,
omit the skirt entirely and you have a shrug. Please note that the instructions for
modifying the pattern to make the different options are guidelines only and are
not full patterns. Only the tunic and short dress versions have been fully tested. If
you would like to make one of the modified options make sure to read through
Appendix E and the pattern instructions before beginning.

ABOUT ME

I’m an architect in Seattle, Washington who enjoys other design pursuits in my

spare time including photography, sewing, and of course crocheting. I learned
how to crochet from my late grandmother when I was child. I crochet because I
love how beautiful ornate garments can be made using only a simple stick with a
hook and some inexpensive fibers. There is no need for complex machinery and
it could be done anytime anywhere. I currently do almost all of my crocheting on
my daily bus commute because it’s a great way to use otherwise wasted time.

CREDITS: Dress design, pattern design, all drawings, charts and diagrams by Chi
Krneta, copyrighted 2015. Pattern edited by Akshata Dhareshwar.

USAGE: This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not reprint or share any
portion of this pattern without permission from Chi Krneta. You may not sell this
pattern. You may sell items made from pattern as long as you credit the design
to Chi Krneta.

Lef & Cover Image: Size Small shown with a long skirt and modified hem.
Image Below: Pattern modifications to produce different garments.

Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/people/ChiKrneta
Website: www.chikrneta.com
Youtube: http://youtu.be/edFt9Ug5RmY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL NOTES:

1 General Notes, Symbols, Materials
2 Sizes, Measurements, Assembly Schematics
3 Swatch & Gauge
4 Motif Schematics
5-6 Belt
7 Front Panel - Small
8 Front Panel - Medium
1. Read all instructions including charts, drawings and diagrams
before starting each portion of the dress.
2. This pattern uses US crochet terms.
3. Make sure you know your body measurements and how you
would like the dress to fit before selecting a size. See page 2
for sizing, fit, and measurements.
4. Left and Right are seen from the Wrong Side (WS), or seen from
your perspective as you are wearing the dress. On the
drawings Left and Right are shown from the Right Side (RS) so
the front panels will appear reversed.

9 Front Panel - Large 5. The number of stitches are shown with Small first and then
Medium and Large in parenthesis. Example: 144(162, 180)
10 Back Panel - Small
6. Stitch repeats are shown in light grey with a note indicating
11 Back Panel - Medium how many repeats are to be completed.

12 Back Panel - Large 7. When cutting yarn leave at least 12"(30.4cm) for weaving in
unless noted otherwise in the directions.
13 Sleeves - Small
8. It is recommended that you highlight the size you are working
14 Sleeves - Medium & Large and all numbers related to it to avoid confusion.

15 Collar - Small & Medium

16 Collar - Large, Skirt Edging SYMBOLS & ABBREVIATIONS

17 Skirt sl st slip stitch

sl st slip stitch, end of round
Appendix A Swatch Photos & Size Modifications ch chain
sc single crochet
Appendix B Swatch Written Pattern
fsc foundation single crochet
Appendix C Foundation Single Crochet Photo-Tutorial dc double crochet

Appendix D Reference Photos tr triple (treble) crochet

Appendix E Pattern Modifications dashed lines are not

stitches; they only show
where chains are
MATERIALS & TOOLS NEEDED: connected
p petal motif
Fiber: 0.007 ounce/yd (0.201 gram/meter),
lace or fingering weight, Aunt Lydia's sp space
Crochet Thread, Classic Size 10, cotton ;
2 start of row/round &
approximate amount needed for a short
row/round number
dress of the length listed in the size chart:
breakline: stitch pattern
Small: 1,100yd (1,006m) continues past this line
Medium: 1,300yd (1,189m)
Large: 1,500yd (1,372m) drawing number drawing or chart title
on page
NOTE: You may need more yarn if using a
larger gauge Within a sentence, this reads
2 BACK PANEL as: "Chart or Drawing 2/3"
3 SMALL
+ Hooks: 3.25mm (D) , 3.5mm (E)
page number pattern size (if applicable)
Tapestry Needle

Optional:
- removable stitch markers (SM) 2CL 2-chain loop RS right side
- beads for embellishment 3CL 3-chain loop sk skip
- elastic band for belt BCS base chain space sp space
beg beginning SR stitch repeat
GAUGE: 22 dc in 1 row = 4" (10.2cm) wide BLO back loop only SM stitch marker
1 row fsc + 4 rows dc = 1.5" (3.8cm) high p petal WS wrong side
using 3.25mm (D) hook & Aunt Lydia's size w/ with
10 cotton thread

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 D 7 ASSEMBLY SCHEMATIC

(1) Begin with the belt

3 and row of foundation
E spaces for the petal
B motifs at the top of the
F belt (see page 6).
A
4 (2) Crochet the front
panels (worked in rows)
directly into the belt.
6 Leave 36" (21cm) of yarn
G at the top for joining the
C shoulders.
5
(3) Crochet the back
(worked in rows) directly
2 into the belt.

(4) Join shoulders with

FRONT BACK single crochets or whip
1
stitches using yarn left
from step 2.

(5) Join sides using single

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
crochets.
S M L
A Belt/Waist 27" 31" 34" (6) Crochet sleeves
8
68.5cm 78.7cm 86.4cm directly into armholes.
B Bust 29" 32" 35"
73.6cm 81.3cm 89cm (7) Crochet collar directly
C Hips 30" 34" 38" into neckline.
76.2cm 86.4cm 96.5cm
D Shoulders 13" 15" 16.5" (8) Crochet skirt directly
33cm 38cm 42cm into bottom of belt to
E Back Length 10" 11.5" 12.5" Optional - Different Sequences: desired length. Skirt is
25.4cm 29.2cm 31.8cm To get familiar with the stitch pattern worked in the round.
you may opt to start instead on the
F Belt Width 1.5" 1.5" 1.5"
back panel or the skirt. The front
3.8cm 3.8cm 3.8cm
panels involve increases and
G Skirt Length 22" 26.5" 28.5" decreases which may be more
(shown on p.4) 55.9cm 67.3cm 72.4cm difficult.
FITS SUGGESTED BODY MEASUREMENTS (negative ease)
S M L NOTES ABOUT FIT & SIZING:
A Belt/Waist 27"-28" 31"-32" 34"-35"
68-71cm 79-81cm 86-89cm The open lacy stitch used in this pattern produces a fabric that can
B Bust 31"-32" 34"-35" 38"-40" stretch in all directions like a net which means that there is some
79-81cm 86-89cm 97-102cm flexibility with how the dress can fit you. The type of yarn that you use
C Hips 34"-35" 38"-39" 42"-43" will also affect the fit especially if it is stretchy so make sure to take this
86-89cm 97-99cm 107-109cm into consideration while swatching. The cotton crochet thread upon
D Shoulders 14" 16" 17.5" which this pattern is based does not stretch.
36cm 41cm 45cm
E Back Length 11" 12.5" 13.5" If your waist, bust, or hip measurements do not fall within the same
28cm 31.8cm 34.3cm size range you can use different hook sizes to make each part smaller
or larger while staying within the same chart size. It is recommended
AMOUNT OF NEGATIVE EASE* that you select the size based on the measurements for the top (bust,
S M L waist, shoulder, back length). For instance if your waist is a size
Belt/Waist 0"-1" 0"-1" 0"-1" Medium but your hips are a size Large you should work the Medium
0-2.5cm 0-2.5cm 0-2.5cm pattern and increase gauge at the skirt or use the wide motif
Bust 2"-3" 2"-3" 3"-5" modification described in Appendix A. You could also mix sizes by
5-7.6cm 5-7.6cm 7.6-12.7cm making a separate top and skirt.
Hips 4"-5" 4"-5" 4"-5"
10-12.7cm 10-12.7cm 10-12.7cm If you want to make the belt smaller by using a smaller hook and/or
Shoulders 1" 1" 1" tighter gauge make sure that the belt will still be able to stretch
0-2.5cm 0-2.5cm 0-2.5cm enough so you can pull the dress on past your shoulders.
Back Length 1" 1" 1"
Be sure to follow the instructions on page 3 for the gauge swatch
0-2.5cm 0-2.5cm 0-2.5cm
before beginning on your dress.
* Ease = Garment Measurement - Body Measurement

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 22 GENERAL NOTES - STITCHES:
21
1. Usually all stitches are made through both loops
20
or through two strands of yarn to ensure
19 sufficient strength.
2. Some stitches made through one loop in BLO
18 are usually found at the edges (see typical
stitches).
C 17
3. A space (sp) throughout this pattern is defined
16 as chain(s) between two stitches. Crocheting in
15 a sp means crocheting around the chains in
E
4.75" that sp.
(12cm) 14
motif 13 Below are some typical stitches used through out the
height & A
12 pattern and explanations for how they are made. It
typical may be helpful to refer back to this guide as you work.
11 7" (17.8cm)
stitch
B swatch
repeat 10
height Typical Stitches Explanation
9
8 A
D 7
G fans inside petal motifs: tr
2 in next tr, tr in each of
6 next 6 tr
F
5
insert hook under ch & draw
4 B yarn through to create dc,
do not dc into ch; usually
3 found in between petals
2
C 3-chain loop (3CL) w/in a
1 petal motif: sc around next
19 fsc 3CL, ch 3
3.5" (8.9cm)
swatch & motif width D dc into space between
dc's, not in dc
NOTE: Typical motif stitch repeat shown in
grey area. See Appendix B for a written
version of this chart. E dc in chain below BLO; usually
found at edges

1 SWATCH
3 ALL SIZES
F dc in sp by crocheting around
ch

SWATCHING:
ch 2, sc in same tr below;
G
It is highly recommended that you complete this gauge usually found at edges
swatch to test out sizing and shrinkage before investing
a lot of time and material on your dress. The swatch
shown in Chart 1/3 measures 3.5" (8.9cm) wide by 7"
(17.8cm) high after blocking. After completing the
swatch wash it according to the yarn's washing
instructions to see how much shrinkage occurs and then
block it to size. If the yarn you are using tends to shrink a
lot after washing you may want to increase gauge or go
up a size.

The swatch includes one whole petal motif used in the

dress and a small portion of the belt so it will also be
good practice for the stitch patterns required for the
dress. See the Appendix A for a photo of the swatch, a
swatch done in a larger gauge, and instructions for
modifying sizes.

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 SMALL FRONT MEDIUM FRONT LARGE FRONT

1 (1) round 1 1
repeat
round 25 2 2 2
round 32
3 3 3

4 4 4

5 5
5.5

SMALL BACK MEDIUM BACK LARGE BACK

1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4

5
5
5.5

1 MOTIF DISTRIBUTION
4 SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE

Drawing 1/4 shows how many motifs are on the front and back of each size, how they are distributed
through out the dress, and where to increase hook size to create the hips. Depending on your body
shape you may want to increase or decrease hook sizes (see Appendix A for size modifications). The skirt
edging will add 1.5"-1.75" (3.8-4.4cm) in length depending on the style chosen (see page 17). These
drawings are intended to be used as a road map as you are crocheting each part of the dress to make
sure the motifs are in the right place. The number of vertical stitch repeats shown in the skirt are
suggestions only. The length of the skirt is up to you.

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 Drawings 1/5, 2/5, and 1/6 show what the belt looks like from above and how the
petal motifs (p) are distributed around the belt. For instance size Small has a total of
8 petals with 4 in the front and 4 in the back. The spaces are numbered on the
charts for the front panels, back panels and skirt to help you correctly locate stitches
and motifs. For the Large, the petals on the sides are split in half with one half on the
front panel and one half on the back panel. It is recommended that you add stitch = p
markers at the spaces with the red numbers where the petals occur.
= BCS

B = Back
F = Front

8 1

omit 5 sp 2 front right

7
8 9 9 8 7 9.5 sp
front left 7 6 5
5 6 4
9.5 sp 4 3
3 2
2 SMALL 1F
belt 1F 27" (68.5cm) belt circumference 25
join 1F/B 144 fsc 24
2 43 sp total 23
8 petals total 22 back
3
4 21
back 5 20
6 7 18 19
25 sp 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
3
6

5 4

1 MOTIF DISTRIBUTION AT BELT

5 SMALL

9 1

8 omit 5 sp 2
9 10 11 11 10 9
7 8 8 7
front left 6 6 front right
11 sp 5 5
4 4 11 sp
3 3
2 MEDIUM 2
belt 1F 31" (78.7cm) belt circumference 1F
join 1B 162 fsc 27
2 49 sp total 26
3 9 petals total 25
back 4 24 back
7 5 23 3
27 sp 6 7 21 22
8 9 10 11 12 17 18 19 20
13 14 15 16

6 4
5

2 MOTIF DISTRIBUTION AT BELT

5 MEDIUM

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 10 1

9 omit 5 sp 2
11 12 12 11 10
10 9 8
7 8 9 7 6 front right 12.5 sp
6 5
5 4
4 LARGE 3
front left 3 34" (86.4cm) belt circumference 2
2 1F 3
12.5 sp 180 fsc
1F 55 sp total 31
1F/B 10 petals total 30
belt
join 2 29 back
8 3 NOTE: Petals 3 and 8 are split in half with one half on
28
4 the front panel and one half on the back panel. 27
5 26
back 30 sp 6 25
7 24
8 9 10 22 23
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
4
7
6 5

1 MOTIF DISTRIBUTION AT BELT

6 LARGE

PATTERN BEGINS HERE

Turn from Row 5 and
begin on the WS of the
CROCHETING THE BELT:
Front Left Panel (see
pages 7-9) OR cut yarn
Foundation: Fsc 144(162, 180) and
center of belt on front side and begin on back panel
join last stitch to first stitch using a sl
(see pages 10-12).
skip 14 dc (omit 5 sp) st to form a ring. Be careful not to
twist the fsc chain.

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in

5 (RS)
next dc across - 143(161, 179), sl st in
3rd ch from beg of round.
4
3 Rounds 2-4: Repeat round 1. Cut
yarn after completing round 4
2 leaving at least 12"(30.4cm).

1 (RS) Row 5 (RS): Starting at the 29th(34th,

38th) dc to the left of the belt join,
144 (162,
attach yarn. Begin crocheting the
180) fsc
BCS (dc, ch 3, sk 2) for a total of 43
(49, 55) BCS, skipping the center
front 14 dc or the equivalent of 5
2 BELT BSC, turn.
6 ALL SIZES
Turn from Row 5 and begin on the
WS of the Front Left Panel (see
pages 7-9) OR cut yarn and begin
on the back panel (see pages
10-12).

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 Left and right are seen from the RS. The left
and right front panels are worked from the
same chart (left shown) since the RS and
WS are very similar. When you are finished
with one panel flip the belt over to begin
SMALL the other front panel.

28

26
27
24

25
22
23
21 20
19
18
dc in ch BLO, 17
typical along
this edge 16
15
14

12
13

10
11

8
9

7 6
sc around
ch in 3CL,
typical 5 4

3
2 back panel
begins at
1 (WS) 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1F 25 24 and shares
sp 25

belt join

1 FRONT PANEL
7 SMALL

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 dc in sp,
typical row 34

34
33

32
31
MEDIUM 30

29
28

27
26

25 24
23
21
22
19
20
17
18

16
15

sc around
14
ch, typical
dc in ch BLO, 13
typical along
12
this edge
11

10
9

8
7
6
sc around
ch in 3CL,
typical 5 4

3 2

1 (WS) 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1F 27

1 FRONT PANEL belt join

8 MEDIUM

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 38

37

36
35
LARGE 34
33
32

tr 2 in 2nd ch 31
from beg 30
row 29 BLO
29
tr in 1st ch in
row 27 BLO 28
27
dc 2 in sp
between dc &
25 26 ch 3, dc in BLO
3rd ch from
23 beg row 6
24
21
22
19 20
dc in ch BLO,
typical along
this edge 17 sc around
18
ch, typical

15 16
14

13

11 12

10
9
tr in 3rd ch
from beg
row 8
7 8
sc around sc around
ch in 3CL, 6 ch, typical
typical 5
4

3
2 back panel
will share
1 (WS) 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1F 31 space 31

1 FRONT PANEL belt join

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 3 2 1
4 3 2 1

SMALL
Sc's for joining shoulders
after front & back panels
motif repeat x3 are complete (same on
left side)

28
27
26
25
24
23

22
21

20
19
18
17

BACK RIGHT EDGE

16
BACK LEFT EDGE

15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7

6
5
4
3

2
Front & 1 (RS)
back Front &
panels 25 24 23 22 21 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1F/B back
share this panels
space share this
space

1 BACK PANEL belt join

10 SMALL

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 Sc's for joining
shoulders after front
& back panels are
4 3 2 1 complete (same on
motif repeat x4
5 4 3 2 1 left side)

MEDIUM
34
34
32
32

30 30
29
28
27
26
25
24

23
22

BACK RIGHT EDGE

BACK LEFT EDGE

21
20
19
18

17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10

9
8

7
6
5
Front panel 4
starts here
2 3
1 (RS)

2 1F 27 26 25 24 23 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1B 1F

Front panel
starts here

1 BACK PANEL belt join

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 Sc's for joining
shoulders after
front & back
motif repeat x5 panels are
complete
5 4 3 2 1
(same on left
side)

LARGE 38

36
36
34

34 32
32
30

30
29
28
27
26

25
BACK LEFT EDGE

BACK RIGHT EDGE

24 23

22
21

20 19
18
17

16
15

14
13

12
11

10
9
8
7

6 5
4
3
Front & 2
back 1 (RS)
panels Front &
share this 1F back
31 30 29 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1F/B 1F panels
space
share this
space

1 BACK PANEL
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 Side join

Row 6
12 sc +
2 sl st Armhole
5 5
38 sc
47 sc, 12 sp
4 4

3 3 1 sc at
7 6 5 4
shoulder join
2 2
2 (WS)
58

8 3 sp
1 1 Armhole
4.5
sc

38 sc
,1

9 2
,1
4.5

sc

RS Row 6
58
sp

10 1
Right Left Side join
14 sc 4 (3CL)
15
Neckline: 163 sc
& 41 sp total
Armholes:
COLLAR & SLEEVE 77 sc & 15 sp
14
total
1 SCHEMATIC
13 SMALL 13

NOTE: Shoulders and sides can be joined or
seamed any way you like but single crochets are
recommended for joining the shoulders because
of the added strength even though they are
more bulky. The strength of the shoulder joins is
especially important if your dress will be long and
or heavy. The number of joining sc are not
critical but the number of sc around the neckline
and armholes are critical because they affect
the number of spaces and shells needed. Since
you'll be crocheting into the sides of some of the
stitches it may take a few tries to get the right
number of sc around the collar and armholes. It
may be helpful to mark the sc's around the
collar and armholes in increments of 10 or 20
with stitch markers to help space them out
before beginning.
1) JOIN SHOULDERS: Starting on WS w/ RS facing
together, line up front w/ back panel at
shoulder to 21st(25th, 7th 3CL) stitch from
edge of back panel and pin in place. See
shoulder-join stitches shown on back panel
charts and place stitch maker at last stitch.
Insert hook through beginning sp of both
panels and keeping stitches tight, sl st, sc
12(17, 21), end w/ sl st, cut yarn leaving at
least 12"(30.4cm). Repeat other side.
4) SLEEVES: Left sleeve starts at 33rd(34th, 40th) 12
sc from shoulder join on the RS of front left
panel. Right sleeve starts at 33rd(34th, 40th)
sc from shoulder join on the RS of back panel.
Follow charts 2/13(3/14, 4/14). Cut yarn 11
leaving at least 12"(30.4cm).
5) FINISHING SLEEVES: Thread yarn left at sleeve 10
through tapestry needle and weave through
the WS of the edge of the last shell down to
the side join. See Appendix D. 9
6) COLLAR: It is very important to keep the shoulder join
single crochets tight around the neckline to 8
prevent the collar from sagging. You can
also use a smaller hook to make the stitches
tighter. Start on RS of belt, sc 58(80, 84) along 7
neck line of each front panel. Sc 47(48, 84) at
neckline of back panel for a total of 163(208,
252) sc. Follow charts 1/15(2/15, 1/16). 6
7) FINISHING COLLAR: Sew the bottom of the
collar together according to charts 3/15(3/15, 5
2/16). Weave in ends on WS of belt. See
Appendix D.
4

2) JOIN SIDES: Starting on WS of left or right arm 3

hole, line up front & back panels w/ RS facing
and pin in place at Row 6(12, 14). Insert hook
through both panels, sc 14 (21, 25), end w/ sl NOTE: not all 2
st. Do not cut yarn. sc's around
armhole are
3) ARM HOLES: It is very important to keep the shown here
1
single crochets tight around the arm holes to
prevent them from stretching out. From step
2, turn to RS, sc 77(97, 103) around armhole.
1 (RS)
End w/ sl st into first sc, cut yarn leaving at
least 12"(30.4cm). 33rd sc from
shoulder join 3
Left sleeve starts at

2 SLEEVE
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 Side
20 sc
Row 13
2 (WS)
18 sc +
2 sl st Armhole
5 5 4 (3CL)
48 sc 48 sc
4 4 2 (WS) 18
3
7
3 1 sc at shoulder
8 6
9 5 join 17
2 2 4 (3CL)
Armhole
1 10 4 1 15
48 sc
80

sc

11 3
16
cs

80

12 2
RS Row 13 14
13 1 Side
Right Left 15
21 sc
Neckline: 208 sc 13
& 53 sp total 14
Armholes:
COLLAR & SLEEVE 97 sc & 15 sp 12
total
1 SCHEMATIC 13
14 MEDIUM
11
12

10
Side 11
25 sc
9
Row 14
10
shoulder shoulder
8 join join
6 6
84 sc (21 sp) Armhole
20 sc 20 sc
51 sc
9
5 5
7
4 4
1 sc at shoulder 8
10 9 8 7 6
3
11 5
3 join
6
)

2 2 Armhole
sp
84

12 4
51 sc 7
sc

(21

1 1
(2

13 3
sc
1

5
sp

84

14 2
)

Row 14 6
15 1
RS
Side
Right Left 4
25 sc
5
Neckline: 252 sc NOTE: not all
& 63 sp total sc's around 3
Armholes: armhole are
COLLAR & SLEEVE 103 sc & 18 sp shown here
4
total
2 SCHEMATIC 2
14 LARGE 3
1
2

1 (RS)
1
34th sc
from
shoulder 3
join 1 (RS)
40th sc
from 3
3 SLEEVE shoulder 4 SLEEVE
14 MEDIUM join 14 LARGE

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30 Typical fan 12
stitch x10
31 11

32 10

33 9

34 8

35 7

center of belt
36 6

37 5

38 4

completed 39 3 completed
front right front left
panel (RS) panel (RS)
40 2

41 1
2 4 1 (RS)

1 COLLAR
42 15 SMALL 12
43 11
Typical fan
44 stitch x13 10

45 9

46 8

47 7
center of belt

48 6

49 5

50 4

51 3
completed completed
WS 2
front right front left
52 2
panel (RS) panel (RS)

1
2 4
53 1 (RS) 1

3
2 COLLAR 3 COLLAR FINISHING
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 * Add an extra chain here if you
have chosen the wide motif
option (see Appendix A), typical
1.75"
(4.4cm) Joining rounds - round Typical fan stitch -
numbers are not marked repeat around skirt
because they will differ 16(18,20) times.
depending on how long you
make the skirt.
PICOT OPTION

* *
1.5" * *
(3.8cm)
* *

* *

NOTE: See page 17 for the skirt chart before working on the
3 SKIRT EDGING edging. See Appendix D for a photo of the edging options.
16 ALL SIZES

52 Typical fan 12
stitch x15
53 11

54 10

55 9

56 8

57 7
center of belt

58 6

59 5

60 4

2
completed 61 3 completed
front right front left
panel (RS) panel (RS)
62 2

1
2 4 1 (RS)
63
WS

3 1

COLLAR 2 COLLAR FINISHING

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 The skirt is worked on the RS in rounds that
27 are joined. This chart is read from right to
left only. The joining technique is the same
26 for all three sizes. The spaces that are the
25 foundation for the skirt begin at different
24 places for each size. The petal motifs in the
23 skirt are a mirror image of the motifs at the
one stitch pattern repeat

top. Make sure you begin in the right space

22
so that the motifs in the skirt will align with
the motifs in the top. Refer back to pages
x4(5, 5.5)

21 5-6 for the space numbers and placement

20 of stitch markers.
19
From the belt join, count to the 11th (6th,
2nd) fsc on the back panel, join yarn and
start here.
18

16 17 At the start of round 25(32,32), change to a

larger hook. Usually one hook size is
15
sufficient to increase for the hips but you
14 may need to change to a hook two sizes
larger or make multiple hook size changes if
13
you have larger hips. See Appendix A for
12 size modifications.
11
Repeat rounds 11 through 24 until you reach
10 your desired length minus the edging which
9 will add 1.5"-1.75" (3.8-2.2cm) depending on
the edging style.
8

7 Stop after completing a round similar to

round 8 in order to add the skirt edging.
6

3
2

1 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 10
FRONT (RS)

BACK (RS)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
RIGHT SIDE JOIN

TOP BACK PANEL

STITCH PATTERN FOR SMALL SHOWN; MEDIUM &

LARGE ARE SIMLAR

1 SKIRT - Joined Rounds

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 MORE SIZE VARIATIONS: (Photo A1) Swatches shown after blocking. Photos are not actual size.

Your swatch is a good tool to estimate the finished

size of your dress. The swatch is especially useful if
your size falls outside of the size ranges listed. For
instance if you fall between a Medium and a Large
you can increase gauge to get the measurements
needed to fit you. You can also create an Extra
Large from the Large pattern by increasing gauge
(see the example below).

What if you are a Medium but you want to crochet

fewer stitches? You can do so by working the Small
pattern in a larger gauge that can be achieved by
using any combination of a thicker yarn, larger hook 8.5"
or looser stitches. (21.6cm)
7"
(17.8cm)
SIZE CALCULATIONS USING GAUGE SWATCH:

width of your swatch

= width multiplier
3.5" (8.9cm) pattern swatch width

height of your swatch

= height multiplier
7" (17.8cm) pattern swatch height

Example using the Right swatch and size Large to

create size Extra Large:

4.25" (10.8cm) 3.5" (8.9cm) 4.25" (10.8cm)

= 1.14 width multiplier
3.5" (8.9cm)
Left: Aunt Lydia's Crochet Right: Aunt Lydia's Fashion

/6)
8.5" (21.6cm)

(G
= 1.21 height multiplier Thread, Classic Size 10, cotton Crochet Size 3, cotton, using

m
4m
7" (10.8cm) using 3.25mm (D) hook 4.0mm (G/6) hook
Using Garment Measurements:

Waist: 34" x 1.14 = 38.75" (98.4cm)

Bust: 35" x 1.14 = 40" (101.6cm)
Hips: 38" x 1.14 = 43.3" (110cm)
Back Length: 12.5" x 1.21 = 15" (38.1cm)

STITCH MODIFICATION FOR A WIDER MOTIF:

Increasing the gauge will not only make your motifs wider but also
longer. What if you only want to increase the width and not the
length?

You can modify a regular motif to make it wider by adding an

extra chain in the space between the petals to give two extra
chains per row per motif. The extra chains are shown in red in
Chart 1/A and can increase the motif width by about 6%-10%
depending on gauge. If you would like to use this stitch
modification it is recommended that you swatch a sample before
beginning in order to measure the actual width of your motif.

Having a slightly wider motif is great for:

- Making the skirt wider in certain areas such as the hips.

- Making the skirt flare out slightly at the bottom.
- Making the front panels a little wider for a larger cup size.

Example - Making wider hips in the skirt using the Medium chart:

Wide Motif = 4" (10.2cm) , Medium has 9 motifs total

9 motifs x 4" per motif = 36" (91.4cm) at hips 1 WIDE MOTIF
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 WRITTEN PATTERN FOR GAUGE SWATCH
Foundation: 19 fsc, turn
Row 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each dc
across [19dc], turn.
Row 2 (WS): Repeat Row 1.
Row 3: Ch 6 (counts as dc and ch 3), sk 2 dc, dc
in next dc (counts as first base chain space
(BCS)), *ch 3, sk 2 dc, dc in next dc* (typical BCS)
repeat from *to* across [6 BCS], turn.
Row 4: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), dc around
first BCS (insert hook under ch and draw yarn
through - typical for this pattern), ch 3, sk to next
BCS and sc around), sc around same bcs, *sc in
dc, sc 2 times around BCS*, repeat from *to* two
more times, ch 3, sk to next BCS and dc in BCS,
ch 2, sk to 3rd ch of beg ch5 of previous row and
dc in chain, turn.
Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as tr), tr 3 in ch 2 sp (half
base fan made), ch 4, sk to first open sc and sc,
sc in next 8 sc, ch 4, sk to last ch 2 of beg ch5 of
previous row, tr 4 in ch 2 sp, turn.
Row 6: Ch 3 (counts as tr), tr in each of next tr [3
tr] (half fan made), ch 3, dc in first open sc, ch 2,
sk one sc, sc in next sc, ch 3, sk one sc, sc in next
sc, ch 2, sk one sc, dc in next sc, ch 3, sk to tr and
tr in each of next tr [3 tr], tr in BLO of 3rd ch of
beg ch 3 of prior row (half fan made), turn.
Row 7: Ch 2, sc in first tr, *ch 3, sc in next tr*
(equals one 3-ch loop (3CL)), repeat from *to* 2
more times [(3) 3CL], ch 3, sk next sp, dc in next
sp, ch 2, dc in 3CL sp, ch 2, dc in next sp, ch 3, sc
in next tr, 3CL in each of next tr across [(2) 3CL],
ch 2, dc in BLO of 3rd ch from start of row 6, turn.
Row 8: Ch 3, sc in same sp below, 3CL in next
3CL across [(2) 3CL], ch 4, sk next sp and dc 2 in
next dc, ch 4, sc in next 3CL, 3CL in next 3CL
across [(2) 3CL], ch 2, dc in next 2CL, turn.
Row 9: Ch 2, sc in same sp, 3CL in next 3CL
across [(2) 3CL], ch 4, dc 3 in sp between dc 2,
ch 4, sc in next 3CL, 3CL in next 3CL across [(2)
3CL], ch, dc in first ch 3 sp from row 8 by
crocheting around the ch and not into the ch,
turn.
Row 10: Ch 3, sc in next 3CL, 3CL in next 3CL, ch
2, dc around ch 4 and not into ch, ch 3, dc 2 in
sp between next two dc, dc 2 in sp after next dc,
ch 3, dc around ch 4, ch 2, sc in next 3CL, 3CL in
next 3CL, ch 2, dc in first ch 2 sp from row 9, turn.
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Row 11: Ch 2, sc in same sp, 3CL, ch 2, dc in
next sp, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 3, sk 2 dc, dc in
next dc, ch 3, sk 1 sp and dc in next sp, sc in next
3CL, 3CL in next 3CL, ch 1, dc around same 3CL,
turn.
Row 12: Ch 2, sc around ch from end of row 11,
3CL in next 3CL, ch 2, dc in next sp, ch 3, sk next
sp and tr 7 in sp after, ch 3, sk next sp and dc in
sp after, ch 2, sc in next 3CL, ch 2, dc in next 2CL,
turn.
Row 13: Ch 2, sc in same sp, ch 2, dc in next sp,
ch 3, tr 2 in next tr, tr in each of next 6 tr, ch 3, dc
in next sp, ch 2, sc in 3CL, ch, dc around ch 2
below, turn.
Row 14: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), dc in next
sp, ch 3, sc in next tr, 3CL in each of next tr
across [(7) 3CL], ch 3, dc in next sp, ch 2, dc
around ch 2 below, turn.
Row 15: Ch 3 (counts as one dc), dc in same dc
below, ch 4, sc in next 3CL, 3CL in each of next
3CL across [(6) 3CL], ch 4, dc 2 in 3rd ch from
start of row 14, turn.
Row 16: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in sp between
dc's below, ch 4, sc in next 3CL, 3CL in each of
next 3CL across [(5) 3CL], ch 4, dc 2 in sp
between dc and ch 3 at beg of row 15, turn.
Row 17: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc 2 in sp between
dc's below, ch 3, dc around ch 4 below, ch 2, sc
in next 3CL, 3CL in each of next 3CL across [(4)
3CL], ch 2, dc around ch 4 below, ch 3, dc 3 in
sp between dc and ch 3 below, turn.
Row 18: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch), sk dc and
dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in next sp, ch 2, sc in next
3CL, 3CL in each of next 3CL across [(3) 3CL], ch
2, dc in next sp, ch 3, sk next sp and dc in next
dc, ch, dc BLO in 3rd ch from start of row 17,
turn.
Row 19: Ch 3, tr 3 in next sp (half-fan made), ch
3, sk next sp, dc in next sp, ch 2, sc in next 3CL,
3CL in each of next 3CL across [(2) 3CL], ch 2, dc
in next sp, ch 3, tr 4 in next sp, turn.
Row 20: Ch 3 (counts as tr), tr in each of next 3 tr,
ch 3, sk next sp, dc in next sp, ch 2, sc in next
3CL, 3CL in next 3CL, ch 2, dc in next sp, sk next
sp, ch 3, tr in each of next 3 tr, tr BLO in 3rd ch
from start of row 19, turn.
Row 21: Sc in each of next 4 tr, ch 3, sk next sp,
dc in next sp, ch 2, dc in 3CL sp, ch 2, dc in next
sp, ch 3, sc in each of next 3 tr, sc in 3rd ch from
start of row 20, turn.
Row 22: Sc in each of next 3 sc, dc in next sc, ch,
dc in next sp, ch 3, dc in next sp, ch, dc in next
sp, ch 3, dc in next sp, ch, dc in next sc, sc in
each of next 3 sc, cut yarn, weave in ends.
Appendix B
 FOUNDATION SINGLE 1) Form a loop 6) Yarn over hook.
CROCHET just like starting a
PHOTO-TUTORIAL regular chain.

(Photo C1, Right)

NOTE: A larger hook

and thicker yarn were
used for this tutorial for
clarity and not the yarn
and hook 2) Insert hook 7) Draw yarn
recommended for the through loop and through the first
project. tighten. loop on your
chain, creating
The foundation single another chain.
crochet (FSC) or
chainless foundation is
very important for this
project because it
allows the belt to stretch
so you pull the dress on 3) Loosely chain 2. It 8) Yarn over
over your head. A may help to hold hook again.
regular chained onto the first chain as
foundation has no you're making the
elasticity. The FSC also second chain to
provides two rows of keep it from
loops on each side into tightening. This will
which you can crochet make the next step
just like you would easier.
crochet into a regular
stitch. You may use 4) Insert hook 9) This time draw
other types of chainless through the first chain yarn through
foundations such as the by going under the both loops on
foundation half-double two strands of yarn your hook.
crochet instead of the closest to you and
FSC if you like. yarn over hook.
Whatever foundation Draw yarn through
stitches you choose only this chain and
make sure there is not the loop on your
enough elasticity in hook.
order to get into the 10) End the FSC
dress. 5) Now you have sequence with
two loops on your one loop on your
hook as if you are hook. Repeat
making a regular steps 2 through 10
stitch and not a for the rest of the
chain. FSC's.

(Photo C2) Demonstration foundation single (Photo C3) Foundation single crochet used in
crochet with larger hook and yarn. project swatch done with Aunt Lydia's Size 10
cotton thread and 3.25mm hook.

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 (Photo D2) Weaving in ends at the sleeves (sleeve shown varies
slightly from pattern).

(Photo D1) Detail of sleeves and collar on a size Small. (Photo D3) Edging options: regular and with picots.

WEAVING IN ENDS: Weaving ends in an open lacy fabric can be a bit more tricky than a solid fabric. It is recommended that you
weave the ends along the more solid parts of the lace to a seam or to the belt and change direction several times to prevent the
ends from unraveling. For example at the sleeves (photo D2) weave the end down along the armhole to the side join.

(Photo D4) Unblocked Small dress (Photo D5) Unblocked Large dress (Photo D6) Back detail. Left: size Large, unblocked. Right:
without edging. without edging. size Small, blocked.

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 [4] SKIRT: Increase gauge when crocheting the belt [8] HALTER TOP: You can
so it will fit your waist and stretch enough to get past create a halter top or halter
your hips. You can also crochet an elastic band 5 dress dress by omitting most
directly into the belt. Follow the pattern for the skirt. of the back panel, not
4 joining the shoulders and
[5] OMIT THE BELT: If you want a seamless look to the 2 adding straps to the
lace fabric of the dress you can leave out the belt by shoulder.
starting the front or back panel after joining the fsc FL FR 3
ring. 1 Start by crocheting the belt
6 according to the pattern.
[7] LONG DRESS: Continue crocheting the skirt in the
round until you reach your desired length. Make sure 1 2 Crochet the front panels into
to try it on as you crochet because the longer the the belt according to the
skirt the heavier it becomes and the more it will pattern.
HALTER SCHEMATICS
stretch downward.

[3] SHRUG/BOLERO: Increase the fsc for the belt but
do not join the belt. Complete the 4 rows of dc's
which will be worked in rows instead of rounds. From
each end of the belt count in towards the middle
48(54, 54) fsc and mark. This is where the BCS will
begin. Follow the rest of the pattern as written for
the front panels, back panels, collar and sleeves.
Another shrug/bolero option is just to follow the belt
pattern as-is and leave the belt unjoined. You can
leave the shrug/bolero open a the front and fasten
with a decorative pin or add buttons.
Crochet the back panel according to the pattern. You may
3
seam as you go to connect to the sides of the front panels or
seam afterwards. Stop after you have completed the
6th(11th, 15th) row. For the Medium you will need to modify
row 11 according to Chart 1/E.
4 For the edging along the front panels you can follow the
collar chart and use the sleeve chart to start and end the rows
or you can use the sleeve chart and increase the number of
shells as necessary.
5 To add the halter straps sc across the top of the front panels
and add rows of dc until you reach your desired length.

FSC REQUIRED A belt length Finish with tight sc's along the outside edge of one of the
'C' Length 6
size A C D B back panel halter straps down around the top edge of the back panel
9" (22.8cm) C length of shrug and back up to the other strap. You may also want to
S 144 48 240
tie/ fsc hand-sew or crochet an elastic band to the top edge of the
M 162 54 270 10" (25.4cm) required back panel to prevent it from sagging or falling away from
L 180 54 288 10" (25.4cm) D total number your back.
of fsc required
FL Front Left
panel
FR Front Right 11
FL B FR panel

C A C
D

stitch marker stitch marker

1 BACK PANEL - Halter Modification
SHRUG/BOLERO SCHEMATICS E MEDIUM

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