Orient Express by Candi Jensen

Orient Express

Crochet
September 2004
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in pattern stitch using size H/8 (5mm) hook
5.0 mm (H)
446 yards (408 m)
6mo (12mo 18mo)
English

Sizes: Instructions are written for size 6mo. Changes for sizes 12mo and 18mo are in parentheses.

Finished measurements:
- Chest 20” (22 24)“

Gauge: 14 sts and 16 rows to 4” over pattern stitch (US) using size H/8 (5mm) hook.

From the description: Live the glamorous life in this darlin dress fit for a princess. Drawing inspiration from the traditional chinese cheongsam, this stunner features a single-crochet bodice trimmed in black and finished with a bountiful silk skirt. The complementary kimono sweater makes an ideal cover-up.

Suggested Materials:

  • Approximately 272yds of worsted weight yarn
  • Approximately 174yds of bulky weight yarn
  • 1yd asian print magenta satin fabric
  • two small black frog closures
  • matching sewing threads

Suggested Colors: Pink, black.