ARCADIA DRESS is based on my Arcade Lace Camisole, but the bodice is changed, and an A-line skirt is added with a frilled hem and the bling of slip stitch embroidery and beading.

Its a versatile cotton dress for all occasions! Include the optional “bling” for a dress to wear out on the town, or skip it for a dress to wear to the beach.

Pattern includes numerous photos to guide your make and help you through the tricky bits, aschematic, numerous stitch charts and descriptive notes on how to customise the top for best fit of your body.**

It’s a great project for an Intermediate Level Crocheter who wants to learn some new techniques!

Construction includes vertically oriented rows, top down construction and inserting pleats. Some hand sewing required.

Instructions are written in UK terms, with a UK-US conversion chart included.

SIZES
To Fit bust sizes:
X-Small: 71-76cm. 28-30in
Small: 81-86cm. 32-34in
Medium: 91.5-96.5cm. 36-38in
Large: 101.5-106.5cm. 40-42in
X-Large: 111.5-117cm. 44-46in
XX-Large: 122-127cm. 48-50in
3X-Large: 132-137cm. 52-54in
4X-Large: 142-147cm. 56-58in
5X-Large: 152-158cm. 60-62in

MATERIALS
Yarn: Scheepjes Whirlette (60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic; 100g/455m)
Colour of choice x 3 (3: 4: 4: 4: 5: 5: 5: 6) balls,
(Plus 1 ball extra recommended for swatching to check gauge, and “just in case”.)
3.25mm hook
3.5mm hook
Tapestry needle
Safety pin style stitch markers (6-10 are useful)

PATTERN SUPPORT: is available via my website blog:
https://www.peppergoose.design/blog
where you will find a number of Crochet Technique tutorials with further general information on how to swatch for gauge, edging, joining new yarn, secret sewing tricks and other finishing techniques.

If you cant find the answers you seek there, you can email me at
susan@peppergoose.design