Embodies the quintessential elements of an elegant romantic party dress, Alyssa elevates the Melissa top to a dramatic scale for special occasions. The lace of the skirt sweeps down to the hem and unfurls as beautiful edging while the scalloped front slit adds an extra feminine touch. The pretty mesh waistband gently contours the waist and allows the option of weaving a ribbon or sash through to further accentuate your curve. Make it in black or white for classic elegance, or go dramatic with a bright, vibrant colour. The unique construction requires no seam sewing and enables you to easily customize the dimensions. Adjust the skirt length and turn Alyssa into a peplum top, mini dress or floor-length gown, with or without the front slit, as you like.

Skill Level: Advanced Intermediate

Notes:
 • Alyssa is scaleable and may be made with different yarn weight; yarn amount and measurements will vary.
 • Instructions for the peplum top variation and customization notes are included.
 • Pattern includes both written and charted instructions, as well as supplementary video tutorials for the ch-3-join and ch-5-join.

Finished bust measurements:
31, 34, 37½, 40½, 43½, 47½“ / 79, 86, 95, 103, 110, 121 cm
Designed to be worn with zero to 4” / 10 cm negative ease
(size 34” / 86 cm is shown, with 1” / 2.5 cm negative ease)

Crochet hooks:
For sizes S, 1L and 1X: 3.25mm (US D/3); 3.5mm (US E/4); 4.5mm for joining skirt side seams.
For sizes M, 2L and 2X: 3.5mm (US E/4); 3.75mm (US F/5); 5mm (US H/8) for joining skirt side seams.

Yarn: Katia Lino 100%
Dress — 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9) balls or approx 1145 (1145, 1310, 1310, 1475, 1475) yd or 1050 (1050, 1200, 1200, 1350, 1350) m
Peplum top — 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5) balls or approx 550 (550, 655, 655, 820, 820)yd or 500 (500, 600, 600, 750, 750)m.

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