Dolce by Gala Zarubina

Dolce

Crochet
August 2017
Thread ?
27 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in double (US) / treble (UK) crochet
2.0 mm
2.5 mm
1750 - 2187 yards (1600 - 2000 m)
6-8 / 10-12 /14-16 (USA), 34-36 /38-40 / 42-44 (EU), XS /S-M/L-XL (Int), 40-42/44-46/48-50 (Rus)
both US and UK
English
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This is a detailed tutorial for crochet lace dress for women named “Dolce”. Bodycone shaping, variable sleeves length, lots of photos and diagrams. I made at least 6 similar dresses, so you can see color options and choose which is the best for you.

The dress is worked in rounds, top to down, with NO SEAMS. No sewing means less time spent after crocheting.

Each file (the US, the UK English versions in 2 separate files) contains:

  1. Sizes and measurements (in cm and inches)
  2. Gauge/Tension for this particular pattern, yarn choice recommendations.
  3. TIPS for this and other garments
  4. Main instructions (step-by-step with photos and diagrams)
  5. Stitch key - schematical and written interpretation of stitches used in this pattern
  6. Charts with round connection recommendations
  7. WRITTEN INTERPRETATION of every line in Charts.

Measurements fit sizes:

Finished Bust: 82-88 / 86-94 / 94-102 cm
or 32 ¼ - 34 3/5 / 33 6/7 – 37 / 37 – 40”
Finished Waist: 60-70/66-74/74 – 82 cm
or 23 1/2 - 27 1/2/26 –29/29-32”
Finished Hips: 86-92/92-100/100 – 108 cm
or 33 4/5 - 36 ¼ /361/4-392/5/392/5-421/2”

Finished Length: (for 10-12/38-40/S-M/44-46 size) 98-100 cm or 38 -39 ”
Sleeves Length: 42-43 cm or 16 ½ - 17”

MATERIALS:
1) 400(450)500 g Fingering (0-Lace weight) yarn/thread that has 340-425 m in 100 g skein (170-210 m in 50 g ball). Fibers are most required - 100% mercerized cotton, plied, viscose or silk – any that has 27-32 WPI.
2) Crochet hook size 2.00-2.50 mm/14-12 size UK/ B/1 – C size USA or any to obtain gauge. The bigger hook you use, the less dense the motifs turn out.
3) 4 stitch markers.

Lots of photos and tips can help people with under intermediate level to make this dress.