The Swirly Whirly Child size Sundress is great for summer and has a fantastic texture! Every little girl needs a fun twirly dress for Summer and Fall. Add a cute little cardigan and wear it through winter and spring too.

Skill Level: Easy

Terms: US Crochet Terminology

Materials: Caron Simply Soft 4ww yarn or similar
420 - 630 yards Color A
158-210 yards Color B
2 (1”) Buttons
Stitch Markers

Finished Size: Child 5 (6, 7, 8)

Hook: H

Gauge: 7 hdc & 5 Rows = 2”

Stitches/Abbreviations:
st(s) - stitch(es), sl st - slip stitch, ch - chain, yo - yarn over, sc - single crochet,
hdc - half double crochet, dc - double crochet, BL - back loop, FL - front loop

Special Stitches:
Foundation hdc chain: If you’re unfamiliar with how to work foundation chains, these tutorials may help
Photo: http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-ch...
Video: https://www.craftingfriendsdesigns.com/bloggingfun/hdc-fo...

Reverse Single Crochet: Ch 1, working from left to right, insert hook from front to back in next stitch to

right, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through both loops on hook

Notes:

1. This dress is all made working in the round unless otherwise stated
2. This pattern is worked from the top down
3. It is best to measure the specific child you are making this for first and you can add more stitches to the Foundation chain as needed

(c) 2012 Copyright by Kate Wagstaff of Crafting Friends Designs
(c) 2015 Copyright photo by Ash & Co
It is Illegal to copy, share or upload this pattern to sites for others to access.

This pattern has been tested by many experienced crocheters for accuracy.
Please be sure to read the instructions closely. If for some reason you have trouble, please email me at craftingfriends4you@yahoo.com and I’ll be happy to help.

This pattern uses a Chainless Foundation. If you are unfamiliar with foundation chains, I do have a link to my photo tutorial to help.

This is a very fun and quick pattern to work up.