The Sway Dress is a celebration of feminine charm and adaptable style, perfect for sun-drenched days or layering in cooler weather. It features a flattering empire waist, a chic V-neck, and an elegant, breathable fabric. This pattern lets you crochet your own style by choosing from three skirt variations - Slim, A-line, or Flared - to match your personal preferences. Psst..! There’s also a bonus variation included in the pattern; an adorable crop top ;-) . The pattern comes in 13 sizes.

CONSTRUCTION
Worked top-down in one piece, without sewing. Straps are made first and joined at the shoulders. The bodice is worked flat to the full neckline and armhole depth, then the work continues in the round. The underbust band is added, followed by the skirt with increases at the sides that vary by version. Finished with a bottom band and edging.

LANGUAGE
* English (US terminology)

PROJECT LEVEL
Intermediate pattern
The pattern uses basic stitches but involves shaping (increasing and decreasing).

GAUGE
18 sts × 9.5 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4”) - in the main pattern repeat

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) 5 (6, 7, 8) 9 (10, 11, 12, 13)
to fit chest measurements between approximately 69-150 cm (27-59”) depending on the amount of ease desired.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest circumference:
74 (81, 88, 95) 102 (109, 115, 122) 129 (135, 142, 149, 156) cm /
29.25 (32, 34.75, 37.25) 40 (42.75, 45.25, 48) 50.75 (53.25, 56, 58.75, 61.25) inches

Designed to be worn with 0-7 cm (0-2.75”) of negative ease at the chest. Ease is the difference between the garment’s finished chest circumference and your body’s chest circumference.

Length:
81 (81, 81, 81) 81 (84, 84, 84) 84 (84, 86, 86, 86) cm /
32 (32, 32, 32) 32 (33, 33, 33) 33 (33, 34, 34, 34) inches

Note! The dress is on the shorter side. It’s easy to adjust the length if desired.

CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS:
Customization tips are provided in the pattern, for armhole depth; chest circumference (all sizes can increase it, but only sizes 7-13 can decrease); underbust band-fit; skirt circumference; and dress length.

MATERIALS

YARN
Category 3: LIGHT (DK)

Pattern sample uses:
Mandarin Naturell, from Sandnes Garn. 100% Cotton. 130 m/50 g (126 yd/1.76 oz).

YARN AMOUNTS
Amounts depend on chosen skirt variation.

Below amounts include ≈ 10% extra to account for smaller adjustments and customization. For a longer skirt, additional yarn will be required.

Approximate amounts in METERS:
DRESS - SLIM: 881 (955, 1024, 1062) 1138 (1241, 1301, 1380) 1459 (1548, 1636, 1696, 1810)
DRESS - A-LINE: 938 (1012, 1081, 1115) 1191 (1294, 1354, 1434) 1508 (1596, 1685, 1739, 1854)
DRESS - FLARED: 1116 (1190, 1260, 1278) 1354 (1457, 1517, 1597) 1656 (1744, 1833, 1874, 1989)
CROP TOP: 306 (338, 366, 401) 436 (500, 520, 559) 643 (693, 744, 817, 895)

Approximate amounts in YARDS:
DRESS - SLIM: 963 (1044, 1120, 1161) 1245 (1357, 1423, 1509) 1596 (1693, 1789, 1885, 1979)
DRESS - A-LINE: 1026 (1107, 1182, 1219) 1302 (1415, 1481, 1568) 1649 (1745, 1843, 1902, 2028)
DRESS - FLARED: 1220 (1301, 1378, 1398) 1481 (1593, 1659, 1747) 1811 (1907, 2005, 2049, 2175)
CROP TOP: 335 (370, 400, 439) 477 (547, 569, 611) 703 (758, 814, 893, 979)

HOOK
MAIN: Use the size needed to get gauge. Suggestion: 3.25 mm (US D-3).
SECONDARY (for edging only): 0.5 mm smaller than the main hook. Suggestion: 2.75 mm (US C-2).

NOTIONS
Stitch markers (8 or more, preferably in at least 4 colors), tape measure, scissors, yarn needle.

OTHER INFO
The crochet pattern includes:

• Complete written instructions with some progress photos
• A guide for choosing a size, including schematic with finished measurements (provided in both imperial and metric units)
• Size-specific stitch charts for the increase sections of the straps. Use them as a visual guide alongside the pattern.
• Color-coded sizes
• The pattern has been tested

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