Willow Dress by Laurinda Reddig

Willow Dress

Crochet
March 2013
DK (11 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches
in Hdc
3.5 mm (E)
540 - 972 yards (494 - 889 m)
18 (19, 20, 22, 24)" chest circumference
English German
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Willow enjoys climbing rocks with her daddy as much as dressing up in pretty frocks. She can do both in this reversible crochet intarsia A-line dress worked in half double crochet. The reversible crochet technique eliminates strands that can get caught in little fingers when putting it on, and if it gets mussed by crumpets or carabiners, it can be flipped right round.

Finished Size: 18 (19, 20, 22, 24)“ chest circumference, to fit girl’s sizes 12 mo (18 mo, 2, 3, 5). Garment shown measures 22”, modeled with X ease.
Yarn: Tahki Yarns Tahki Cotton Classic (100% mercerized cotton; 108 yd 100 m/13/4 oz 50 g; CYCA #3): #3718 celadon (MC), 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) skeins; #3473 coral (CC), 1 (2, 2, 2, 3) skeins. Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.
Hook Size: E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: St markers (m); yarn needle; 8” length of 7/8” to 11/2” wide grosgrain ribbon in similar color to MC; 2 size 10 sew-on metal snaps; needle and thread to match ribbon.
Gauge: 17 sts and 14 rows = 4” in hdc.