Shasta Dress by Dora Ohrenstein

Shasta Dress

Crochet
May 2014
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
3.25 mm (D)
3.5 mm (E)
1400 - 2200 yards (1280 - 2012 m)
30½ (34½, 39½, 44¼, 48¾)" bust circumference. Garment shown is size 30½" modeled with 3½" negative ease.
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

With an intricate lace bodice and fluffy skirt, this dress is both elegant and sassy. The seamless design is worked in one piece from the top with a figure-flattering dropped waist.

YARN Kolláge Yarns Creamy Flame (80% milk, 20% cotton; 200 yd 183 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #7117 mustard spice (MC), 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) balls; #7113 cabernet (purple; CC), 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) balls.

HOOK Sizes D/3 (3.25 mm; for top), E/4 (3.5 mm; for skirt). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS St markers (m); yarn needle.

GAUGE 18 sts = 3¾“ wide and 12 rnds = 5” in yoke patt with smaller hook.

For more details, please see the project page.