This stunning project is worked from the top down with a circular yoke that gradually increases in a cascading diamond lace pattern until separated for body and sleeves. Once you’ve separated for body and sleeves, follow the directions to make either the top or the dress. Conveniently, you can continue working both the top and the dress until it reaches your desired length. This project is light and breezy for hot temperatures and incredibly fashionable. Wear it with the buttons in the back for a delicate high neck or with buttons in front done or undone, depending on your desired look. Instructions include options for cap, short, or long sleeves, and a top, short, or long dress, so it fits your style perfectly. Finished MeasurementsSizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) with finished bust measuring 31.5/80 (36/91.5, 40.5/103, 45/114, 45/114) (49.5/126, 54/137, 58.5/148.5, 63/160) inches/cm meant to be worn with 0-2 inches of positive ease. (See size chart table for more measurements.) YarnWeCrochet Curio Crochet Thread (Size 10, 100% Mercerized Cotton; 721 yards/100g): For top: cap/short sleeves-2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 5)long sleeves-2 (2, 3, 3, 4) (4, 5, 5, 5)For short dress: cap/short sleeve- 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8, 8)long sleeves- 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9, 10)For long dress:cap/short sleeve:7 (7, 8, 8, 9) (9, 10, 10, 11)long sleeves:7 (8, 8, 9, 9) (10, 11, 11, 12) HookUS B/1 (2.25mm) Crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge NotionsYarn NeedleFive to eight, ½” buttonsFive to eight stitch markersNeedle and thread in matching colorTape measure Gauge24 sts and 16 rows = 4” over Double Crochet, blocked. More detailed gauge instructions included in swatch instructions. Key Measurements for sizesNote that the only differences between 5 and 5p or 6 and 6p is a shorter yoke length for the petite (p) sizes. Yoke length is the length from the neck to the point where you separate for body and sleeves. This should be a better fit for those shorter in height overall. All measurements are in inches/cm. Size Bust Upper Arm Circumference Yoke Length Wrist Circumference 1 31.5/80 11.25/28.5 8.25/21 6/15.25 2 36/91.5 11.25/28.5 8.25/21 6/15.25 3 40.5/103 13.5/34.5 8.25/21 7.2/18.25 4 45/114 13.5/34.5 8.25/21 7.2/18.25 5 45/114 15.75/40 10.25/26 8.4/21.25 5p 45/114 15.75/40 8.25/21 8.4/21.25 6 49.5/126 15.75/40 10.25/26 8.4/21.25 6p 49.5/126 15.75/40 8.25/21 8.4/21.25 7 54/137 18/46 10.25/26 9.6/24.25 8 58.5/148.5 20.25/51.5 10.25/26 10.8/27.5 9 63/160 20.25/51.5 10.25/26 10.8/27.5
