Materials: (572, 674, 773, 893) Caron Simply Soft or similar 4ww yarn
26.5 yards for flower
(3) 1” Buttons
Needle & Matching thread
3’ Ribbon ¼” - ½” wide

Hook: Size I 5.25mm

Gauge: 14 hdc & 12 rows = 4”

Finished Size: 2T (3T, 4T, 5T)

Skill Level: Easy

US Crochet Terms

Stitch Abbreviations:
yo - yarn over
st(s) – stitch(es)
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc - single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr - treble crochet

Special Stitches:
HDC Foundation Chain:
Video Tutorial: https://www.craftingfriendsdesigns.com/bloggingfun/hdc-foundation-chain-video-tutorial

Photo Tutorial: http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-chainless-foundation.html

½ Shell: (2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc) in same stitch

Shell: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same stitch

Reverse sc: Working from left to right, insert hook from front to back in next st to the right, yo, pull and pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook

Flower video tutorial: https://www.craftingfriendsdesigns.com/bloggingfun/oh-sna...

Notes:
1. Beginning ch-2 is not counted or used as a stitch unless otherwise noted

1. Beginning ch-4 is used as a Button hole

2. This dress is worked from the neck down Shells & ½ Shells will always line up center with each other

3. Photos showing stitch placement are on the last page referenced as P1, P2 etc