Sunday 7 September 2014

BEAUTIFULLY LACY DRESS

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BEAUTIFUL LACY DRESS

This is a really popular dress that’s been making it’s rounds on the free internet pages, and of course, it caught my attention too – so here’s my pattern notes on a ‘how-to-make-this-beauty’ 

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Materials used : Stylecraft 4-ply baby  ~ 85 gms with a 3 mm crochet hook ; embroidery needle sewing needle ; fabric glue to seal ends ; crochet stitch markers ; buttonspress buttons ; satin ribbon ; headband ; tic-tac clips ; rubber band ; hair comb or barrette  ; beads n more

For Indians You could use Anchor , Red rose , 4-ply knitting cotton , or unbranded knitting cotton or White Rose or bamboo knitting cotton , Milk cotton ; Silk yarns as well as Oswal & Vardhaman acrylic yarns ; Baby soft acrylic yarn , Ganga Spectrum as well

General yarn info : The yarn used today is not specific to this pattern.
You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.
     
International yarns :  Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn , Lily Sugar n' Cream cotton yarn, Caron Simply Soft , Bernat Softee chunky.

Size : Chest 16-17 ” ; L 16-18 ” for 0-6 month old
Size given only for an estimation of yarn.  You can make this to any size

Gauge : 2 “V”-sts across x 2 “V”-sts high = 1” ; (Skirt Round 2) 6 dc across = 1”
Gauge is not particularly important.  With this pattern we work with a stitch count calculation , and can make this to any size


Stitches used :
Starting slip knot :  https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw 

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot :  https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

How to hold your yarn in crochet : https://youtu.be/FwOlCbGdbqY

Magic circle :  https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro

Abbreviations used : (Using U.S terminology)
st : Stitch               ch-sp : Chain Space
ch : Chain.            sk : Skip
dc : Double Crochet           
fsc : Foundation Single Crochet    


Instructions : Using US terminology
Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.
Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.  For your convenience there video tutorials through the blog too
Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.
In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement.  
This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project.  

I do not claim this to be my pattern , but here are my pattern notes as I make my own original project

I have made a few  changes to the original pattern – but the original charts are attached.. so choices.. choices .. choices n decisions..  for you  

So for this pattern we make two identical parts – one each for front and back.  
We start with the yoke and then work up towards shoulders, and then go back to that first yoke line, and go down for the skirt part.  

This pattern has probably been made for a larger sized child – but I’ve decided to make it for a 0-6 month old and my calculations are per my requirement.  
Hopefully, the calculations will also allow you to tweak it to your requirements.  

So as I said before, get the stitch count right, and you can make it to suit a child of any size 

Our stitch count is in multiples of 4 + 1
(This means you work as many stitches in multiples of 4 and then add 1 at the end)


PART 1 : YOKE 
(Make two - one each for front and back)

With today's pattern, I have cut the chart up into smaller sections for ease of viewing.  
In case this is too confusing for you, please scroll to the bottom of the blog for the full chart.

Foundation Single Crochet : fsc :  https://youtu.be/mcT85fwh4mA  

Start with 49 fsc (if you are making this for a 0-9 month old as well , else work  multiples of 4 + 1).  Turn 

Note :  I’ve used the original chart which shows ch, but I’ve started with fsc.
I always start my projects with foundation chain as it gives a neat and stretchy start.  In case you are unable to work fsc, (and I urge you to try - you'll use it everytime, trust me), then start with multiples of 4 + 2.  Work your 1st sc in the 2nd ch from hook and work an sc all the way down to the end.  Check that you have the stitch count right and then continue with Row 1.

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Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps.  One sc made.  Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k

First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M 

What is a chain stitch ? https://youtu.be/pXx5ukBjKkY

Row 1 : sc in 1st fsc ; 
*ch 3, sk 3 fsc, sc in next fsc* ; 
rep from *to* till last fsc. 
Turn .

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Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk); [yo, draw through 2 lps] twice.  One dc made.  Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo

Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0

Small Shell-st : (dc ; ch 1, dc) all in the same st or ch-sp

Row 2 : dc in 1st sc ; small shell in the 1st ch-3 sp ; 
*ch 1, small shell in next ch-3 sp* ; 
rep from *to*  till last ch-3 sp ; 
dc in last sc. Turn
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Row 3 : sc in 1st dc ; 
*ch 3, sk  1st small shell , sc in next ch (i.e between 2 small shells)* ; 
rep from *to*  till the last dc ; 
ch 3, sc in last dc. Turn
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Row 4 : dc in 1st sc ; small shell in the 1st ch-3 sp ; 
*ch 1, small shell in next ch-3 sp* ; 
rep from *to* till last ch-3 sp ; 
dc in last sc. Turn 
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Row 5 : Rep Row 3

Row 6 : Rep Row 4

Row 7 : Rep Row 3


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Row 8 : dc in 1st sc ; small shell in the 1st ch-3 sp ; 
*ch 1, small sh ell in next ch-3 sp* ; 
rep from *to* till last sc ; 
dc in next sc. Turn . 

Row 9 : sc in 1st dc ; 
*ch 3, sk small shell, sc in next ch (i.e between 2 shells)* ; 
rep from *to*  till end. Turn .  

Rep Rows 8 & 9 four times in case you are making it for a 0-9 month old. 
In case you are making it for an older child, continue till you reach the shoulder.
Fasten off.  Leave a small tail for joining the back and weave in ends.

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With right side facing, sk 5 small shells ; re-attach yarn and rep Rows 8 & 9 to match the other shoulder just made.


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One side of yoke made.  Please make one more similarly for the back.

Attach the shoulders and attach sides of your yoke, leaving an  armhole opening.  
We will now work the bottom ‘skirt’ part in rounds. 
We will start working on the skirt part of our dress from the other side of the fsc (of yoke).   

Whipstitch to join :  at https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA

Invisible join :  https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM

Single crochet to join :  https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI

In case you started with sc, you will be working under that sc Row 1 of  your yoke.

So turn your work in such a way that the shoulder portion is facing you, and you have the lower part of the yoke fsc ready to be worked on.

Re-attach your yarn at one corner (the joint of the armhole where you’ve just joined the two fsc for back & front in yoke is a good idea).


PART II :  SKIRT PORTION 
For this section, we will work in rounds.


Round 1 :  3 dc in 1st st ; 
*(sk 1 fsc, sc in next fsc ; ch 4,) ; 
rep from (to) 2 times ; 
sk next fsc, 5 dc in next fsc* ; 
rep from *to* till end ; 
2 dc in last st.  
Join with sl-st to the 1st st.

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Round 2 :  sc in next dc [3rd dc of the 1st 5 dc set] ; 
(ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp) ; 
6 dc in next ch-4 sp ; sc in next ch-4 sp ; 
ch 4, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc [3rd dc of the 1st 5 dc set] ; 
*rep from (to) ; 
6 dc in next ch-4 sp ; sc in next ch-4 sp ; 
ch 4, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc*  ; 
rep from *to* till end.  
Join with sl-st to the 1st st.

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Round 3 : 3 dc in 1st st ; 
*sc in next ch-4 sp ; 
[(dc in next dc , ch 1) ; rep from (to) 5 times] ; 
sc in next ch 4 sp ; 5 dc in next sc*; 
rep from *to* till end ; 
2 dc in last st. 
Join with sl-st to the 1st st.

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Round 4 : sc in next dc [3rd dc of the 1st 5 dc set] ; 
ch 4, sk next 2 dc, sc in ch-1 sp ;
*(ch 4, sk next dc, sk next ch-1 sp and sk next dc , sc in next ch-1 sp) ; 
rep from (to) once ; 
ch 4, sk next 3 dc, sc in next dc  ; 
ch 4,  sk next 3 dc, sc in next ch-1 sp* ;
rep from *to* till end.  
Join with sl-st to the 1st st.

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Round 5 : 3 dc in 1st sc ; *sc in next ch-4 sp ; 
(ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp) ; 
rep from (to) 2 times ; 
5 dc in next sc*; 
rep from *to* till end ; 
2 dc in last st. 
Join with sl-st to the 1st st.

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Round 6 : sc in next dc [3rd dc of the 1st 5 dc set] ; 
*ch 4, sk next 2 dc, sc in ch-4 sp ;
*(ch 4, sc in the next ch-4 sp) ; 
rep from (to) once ; 
ch 4, sk next 2 dc, sc in next dc* ; 
rep from *to* till end.  
Join with sl-st to the 1st st.

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Round 7 : 3 dc in 1st sc ; *sc in next ch-4 sp ; 
(ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp) ; 
rep from (to) 2 times ; 
5 dc in next sc* ; 
rep from *to* till end ; 
2 dc in last st. 
Join with sl-st to the 1st st.


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Round 8 : sc in next dc [3rd dc of the 1st 5 dc set] ; 
(ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp) ; 
6 dc in next ch-4 sp ; sc in next ch-4 sp ; 
ch 4, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc  ; 
*rep from (to) ; 
6 dc in next ch-4 sp ; sc in next ch-4 sp ; 
ch 4, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc*  ; 
rep from *to* till end.  
Join with sl-st to the 1st st.


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Round 9 : 3 dc in 1st st ; 
*sc in next ch-4 sp ; 
[(dc in next dc , ch 1) ; 
rep from (to) 5 times] ; 
sc in next ch 4 sp ; 5 dc in next sc*; 
rep from *to* till end ; 
2 dc in last st. 
Join with sl-st to the 1st st.


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Round 10 : sc in next dc [3rd dc of the 1st 5 dc set] ; 
ch 4, sk next 2 dc, sc in ch-1 sp ;
*(ch 4, sk next dc, sk next ch-1 sp and sk next dc , sc in next ch-1 sp) ; 
rep from (to) once ; 
ch 4, sk next 3 dc, sc in next dc  ; 
ch 4,  sk next 3 dc, sc in next ch-1 sp* ;
rep from *to* till end.  
Join with sl-st to the 1st st.

Round 11 : 3 dc in 1st sc ; 
*sc in next ch-4 sp ; 
(ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp) ; 
rep from (to) 2 times ; 
5 dc in next sc*; 
rep from *to* till end ; 
2 dc in last st. 
Join with sl-st to the 1st st.

Round 12 : sc in next dc [3rd dc of the 1st 5 dc set] ; 
*ch 4, sk next 2 dc, sc in ch-4 sp ;
*(ch 4, sc in the next ch-4 sp) ; 
rep from (to) once ; 
ch 4, sk next 2 dc, sc in next dc* ; 
rep from *to* till end. 
 Join with sl-st to the 1st st.

Round 13 : 3 dc in 1st sc ; 
*sc in next ch-4 sp ; 
(ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp) ; 
rep from (to) 2 times ; 
5 dc in next sc*; 
rep from *to* till end ; 
2 dc in last st. 
Join with sl-st to the 1st st.

Round 14 : sc in next dc [3rd dc of the 1st 5 dc set] ; 
(ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp) ; 
6 dc in next ch-4 sp ; sc in next ch-4 sp ; 
ch 4, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc  ; 
*rep from (to) ; 
6 dc in next ch-4 sp ; sc in next ch-4 sp ; 
ch 4, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc*  ; 
rep from *to* till end.  
Join with sl-st to the 1st st.

Round 15 : 3 dc in 1st st ; 
*sc in next ch-4 sp ; 
[(dc in next dc , ch 1) ; rep from (to) 5 times] ; 
sc in next ch 4 sp ; 5 dc in next sc*; 
rep from *to* till end ; 
2 dc in last st. Join with sl-st to the 1st st.

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Rows 10-15 are one pattern repeat as you may have noticed.  
So depending on the size you are working on, rep Rows 10-15 till you get the length needed, ending with Round 15.

Border info :
The border is just the very last row and all we do differently is add a round of picots as we work that last round.  So once you have reached the length needed, here's how you work your picot edging.
Take a look at the chart, and work as many (or as few) picots as you wish all around the edging of your dress.

I have worked a ch 3 picot ; which is (ch 3, sl-st into the 3rd ch from hk).  

How to picot : Traditionally for a ch-3 picot, you work (ch 3, sl-st in 3rd ch from hook).  For a ch-5 picot, you will do (ch 5, sl-st in 5th ch from hook). 


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Finishing : I’ve worked one row of the shell as a border.  
My shells are (sc in the 1st st ; sk next 2 sts, 5 dc in next st).  
I worked this all around the armhole opening and neck, to coincide with the shells in the dress and give it a good neat finish.  
If you are working this shell border, first run a round of sc all around and ensure that you get the stitch count in multiples of 5 

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