Melania Dress by Cristina Mershon

Melania Dress

Crochet
March 2013
Sport (12 wpi) ?
2.75 mm (C)
680 yards (622 m)
14 1/2 (18, 21, 24 1/2)" chest circumference
US
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Melania loves to dance and swirl and turn in puffy fluffy tutus. This crochet dress is designed to be worn over a tutu, but it’s just as happy all by itself.

Finished Size: 14 1/2 (18, 21, 24 1/2)“ chest circumference, to fit size 6-12 month (12-24 month, 2-3 yr, 3-4 yr). Garment shown measures 21”, modeled with 1” ease.

Yarn: Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine (100% pima cotton; 137 yd 125 m/13/4 oz 50 g; CYCA #2): #3752, 5 skeins.
Hook Size: C/2 (2.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: St marker (m); yarn needle.
Gauge: Three 7-dc groups and 8 rows = 4” in patt.