This Little White Dress is elegant and lightweight, with plenty of feminine style. Raglan construction allows for customization of the yoke, and simple open lace skirt can be easily extended for additional length. Adding a lining to the skirt will give this dress a professional finish.

Time: 55-60 hrs

Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes: 32 (35, 38, 41) (42, 45, 48)” finished garment chest circumference, intended

with 0-1” of negative ease.

Gauge: 34 sts x 18 rows = 4 x 4” in double crochet, with US 8 (1.50 mm) hook; 5.5 Patt Rep of Lace Yoke = 4”

Yarn: South Maid crochet thread #10, (100% Mercerized Cotton, 400 yards 366 meters / 1 ball): White 001, 5 (5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7) balls.

Hooks: US 8 (1.50 mm) hook.

Notions: tapestry needle, tape measure, scissors, small button, ½ yard of polyester lining fabric and sewing tools (optional).

Dress is worked top-down, using raglan shaping for the yoke. After working flat to create Back Neck opening, the yoke is joined to be worked in the round. After splitting for Sleeves, the body continues to be worked seamlessly, transitioning into an Open Lace skirt pattern. Sleeve stitches picked up around armholes and worked seamlessly. Optional lining is added to the dress skirt.