Trouvaille Dress and Tunic by Rachel Beth

Trouvaille Dress and Tunic

Crochet
July 2020
Sport (12 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 9.5 rows = 4 inches
in 20 sts and 9.5 rows dc
3.5 mm (E)
475 - 1245 yards (434 - 1138 m)
6-12 months, 12-18 months, child 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10
US
English
This pattern is available for $6.00 USD buy it now

Trouvaille: Something lovely found by chance.

The Trouvaille Dress and Tunic features a filet diamond pattern and rounds of special cluster stitches to create a unique design. The pattern is worked top down continuously in the round, beginning with a circular yoke.

Sizing: The dress features 2” of positive ease and the length is adjustable.

Sizes: 6-12 months (12-18 months, 2, 4) (6, 8, 10)
Chest measurements: 17.5” (18.5”, 21”, 23”) (25”, 27”, 28”)
44.5cm (47cm, 53.5cm, 58.5cm) (63.5cm, 68.5cm, 71cm)
Dress measurement at chest: 19.5” (20.5”, 23”, 25”) (27”, 29”, 30”)
49.5cm (52cm, 58.5cm, 63.5cm) (68.5cm, 73.5cm, 76cm)

Level: Intermediate
There is one special stitch, which is detailed in the picture tutorial.

Total Yardage:
475 (505, 580, 830) (925, 1190, 1245)
Yardage for each color is given in the pattern.

The pattern is written in English using US crochet terms. The PDF download includes:

  • The complete pattern for the dress
  • A picture tutorial with 26 pictures detailing each section with step by step pictures of the yoke construction and special stitch
  • A list of materials
  • A list of abbreviations
  • Color suggestions
  • Optional modifications for changing the number of diamond rows in each section, widening the dress, and changing the length of the dress
  • A description of the special stitch

Two pdfs are included: a printer friendly pattern and a longer tutorial.

I made the blanket with Schachenmayr Catania yarn and an E (3.5 mm) hook.

Copyright Notice: This pattern is for your personal use. You may sell items made from this pattern. Providing credit to my Ravelry or Etsy store is appreciated. This pattern and the pictures in it may not be copied, distributed, rewritten, or resold.

Thank you!