Dress is worked from the Bodice down to the Body in
rows and rounds. The Lace Skirt is worked directly onto
the Bodice after the Body is completed. The Sleeves are
worked down from the Bodice, and the cuff ruffle is worked
around elastic to cinch. Buttons are sewn on last with
needle and thread.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 20 (22½, 23¼, 24)“
Length: 20½ (21½, 22½, 23)”

MATERIALS
Premier® Yarns Afternoon Cotton® (100% Mercerized
Egyptian Giza Cotton; 1.75oz/50g, 136yds/125m)
• 2198-01 White – 5 (6, 7, 8) balls
Hook: US Size D-3 (3.25 mm) or size needed to obtain
gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, 2 – 10” lengths of ¼” elastic, 4
(5, 5, 5) - ¼” buttons, needle and thread to sew on buttons
and ends of elastic

SKILLS/TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN:
• Chain, slip stitch, single, half double and double
crochet stitches.
• Increasing and decreasing.
• Slip stitch joining.
• Working in 3rd loop of half double crochet.
• Sewing on buttons.
• Encasing elastic band in stitches.
• Working in rounds.
• Foundation single crochet.