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 concrete 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. Stitch guide - every cluster is described step-by-step (how many times to yo, when to pull up a loop) so YOU WILL BE SURE YOU’RE DOING EVERYTHING ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!
7. Charts with round connection recommendations
8. WRITTEN INTERPRETATION of every line in Charts.

This pattern is calculated for sizes 6-8 / 10-12 /14-16 (USA),
or 34-36 /38-40 / 42-44 (EU),
or XS /S-M/L-XL (Int),
or 40-42/44-46/48-50 (Rus)

Or measurements:

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) 91-92 cm or 36 ”
Sleeves Length: short/cup
Yoke (front piece) – 11 cm or 4 1/3”

The model’s (on the photo) measurements are: height – 174 cm, Waist 73 cm or 283/5”, Hips 96 cm or 37 4/5“

MATERIALS:
1) 400(400)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 (4 ply), viscose or silk – any that has 27-32 WPI: 200/200/250 of Color A (Red) and 200/200/250 of Color B (White)
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.

If you’re not sure about the yarn, write me, I’ll help!
Please, feel free to ask questions!