Cool Crochet Dress

I never thought I'd use the words Cool and Crochet in the same sentence. That was until I found this vintage pattern on Etsy a few months ago. If you've been following my blog you might have seen it before.

So the story goes  - I saw a lovely crochet dress in Monsoon, but couldn't afford it, and the neckline wasn't quite right for me, so I started looking for a pattern. Once I say this I started to plan it's making, working out the right size hook to use and sourcing the correct cotton. After some research I found that my local wool shop stocked it.

I knew it would take me a while and planned top do this as I recovered from my Hip Arthroscopy. I could take it with me into hospital and could cram it into a bag, bit easier than carting a sewing machine about!

I followed the instructions carefully. I find visual instructions better then written , so it was a bit of a challenge as they were all written. The skirt part ended up way too big and I had to take out  two whole columns of motifs to make it fit, as I'd already finished it It was a bit of a pain, but not too difficult to fix.

The instructions for the sewn in lining were very vague and I decided to sew a separate slip dress. I used the lining from Pattern 103 01/2012 Burdastyle. I omitted the zip , but added a back seam to help fit it a little better.

I like the fact that I could also wear it over the top of my white linen trousers and a vest top as well as the dress.

So what do you think?

Crochet dress

A while ago I was browsing in Monsoon when I saw this crochet dress. I loved it, but the neckline
styling just doesn't suit me.  I've been on a mission since then to fins a pattern to make my own.

After much browsing online I found this cute dress pattern on Etsy. I don't knit, but I can crochet although I don't very often.  I know in a few weeks I'll have the opportunity to sit and make this. hopefully outside sitting in the sun, listening to the radio and drinking Pimms and ginger beer (you gotta try that one). So today I bought it, I'm just waiting for the pattern to arrive so that I can get the right cotton ordered and I'll be ready to go!

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