Tea Party Dress

INSTRUCTIONS

Crochet Abbreviations

FOR DECORATIVE USE ONLY - NOT A TOY
Not Recommended for Ages 3 & Under

Symbols:
* An asterisk is used to mark the beginning of a portion of instructions that will be worked more than once.

() Parentheses are used to set off and clarify a group of stitches that are to be worked all into the same space or stitch and to provide additional information to clarify instructions.

† The dagger identifies a portion of instructions that will be repeated again later in the same round or row.

SPECIAL STITCH: js (jump stitch): Draw up a lp in next st of previous row, below the row you are working - 2 lps now on hook, yo and draw through both lps on hook. Do not work in the current row behind js. This will create the zigzag pattern on dress.

Special Abbreviations:
RP = Rose Pink
CP = Country Pink


BODICE
Starting at neckline, using RP and size G hook, ch 16,
ROW 1 (front): Sc in 2nd ch from hk & in next 5 chs, sk next ch, 3 sc in next ch, sk next ch, sc in last 6 chs (15 sc), ch 1, turn,
ROW 2: Sc in first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in last sc (18 sc), ch 1, turn,
ROW 3: Sc in first 4 sc, * 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc*, sc in next 5 sc, rep from * to *, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc (23 sc), ch 1, turn,

ARM HOLE SHAPING

RIGHT BACK SIDE
ROW 4: Sc in first 4 sc (4 sc) (sk rem sc), ch 1, turn,
ROWS 5-8: Sc in 4 sc (4 sc), ch 1, turn,
ROW 9: 2 sc in first sc, sc in last 3 sc (5 sc). Finish off, turn,

FRONT BODICE
ROW 4: Sk next 3 sc on Row 3, join to 4th sc on Row 3, ch 1, sc in same sc as join, sc in next 8 sc (9 sc) (sk rem sc), ch 1 , turn,
ROWS 5-6: Sc in each sc (9 sc), ch 1, turn,
ROW 7: Sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in last 2 sc (13 sc), ch 1, turn,
ROW 8: Sc in each sc across (13 sc), ch 1, turn,
ROW 9: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, sc dec over next 2 sc (twice), sc in next sc, sc dec over next 2 sc (twice), sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc (11 sc). Finish off, turn,

LEFT BACK SIDE
ROW 4: Sk next 3 sc on Row 3, join to 4th sc on Row 3, ch 1, sc in same sc as join, sc in last 3 sc (4 sc), ch 1, turn,
ROWS 5-8: Sc in each sc across (4 sc), ch 1, turn,
ROW 9: Sc in first 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc (5 sc). Finish off, turn,
ROW 10 (connecting row) (back of work facing): Join to first sc (last sc on right back side of Row 9) on Row 9, ch 1, 2 sc in same sc as join, sc dec over next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, ch 1 (underarm), (now working in front bodice section), sc in next 3 sc, sc dec over next 2 sc, sc in next sc, sc dec over next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc, ch 1 (underarm), (now working in left back section) sc in next 2 sc, sc dec over next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc (21 sts), ch 1, turn,
ROWS 11 & 12: Sc in each sc & ch across (21 sc), ch 1, turn,
ROW 13: Sc in first 6 sc, sc dec over next 2 sc, dc dec over next 2 sc, 3 dc in next sc, dc dec over next 2 sc, sc dec over next 2 sc, sc in last 6 sc (19 sts), ch 1, turn,
ROW 14: Sc in first 2 sc, sc dec over next 2 sc (twice), sc in next sc, hdc in next dc, dc in next dc, (dc, trc, dc) in next dc, dc in next dc, hdc in next dc, sc in next sc, sc dec over next sc (twice), sc in last 2 sc (17 sts). Finish off, DO NOT TURN.

WAISTBAND
ROW 15: Using CR, join to FRONT LOOP of first sc, ch 1, working in FRONT LOOPS ONLY, sl st in same lp as join, sl st in next 7 lps, 3 sc in next lp, sl st in last 8 lps (19 sts). Finish off, DO NOT TURN,
ROW 16: Using RP, join to BACK LOOP of first sl st, ch 1, working in BACKLOOPS ONLY, sc in same lp as join, sc in next 8 lps, 3 sc in next lp, sc in last 9 lps (21 sc). Finish off, DO NOT TURN.
ROW 17: Using CR, join to FRONT LOOP of first sc, ch 1, working in FRONT LOOPS ONLY, sl st in same lp as join, sl st in next 9 lps, 3 sc in next lp, sl st in last 10 lps (23 sc), ch 2, turn,

SKIRT
(Note – Rows 18 and 19 remain open at dress completion)
ROW 18: Dc in FRONT LOOP of first 4 sl sts, working in FRONT LOOPS ONLY, 2 dc in next lp, dc in next lp, 2 dc in next lp, dc in next lp, hdc in next lp, sc in next 5 lps, hdc in next lp, dc in next lp, 2 dc in next lp, dc in next lp, 2 dc in next lp, dc in last 4 lps (27 sts), ch 2, turn,
ROW 19: Dc in first dc, * 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, rep from * 12 more times (40 dc), sl st in first dc, ch 2, (DO NOT TURN, YOU WILL BE WORKING IN RNDS FROM THIS POINT ON).
RND 20: Dc in same dc as join, dc in next 2 dc, * 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, rep from * 5 more times, 2 dc in next dc, dc dec over next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, rep from * 5 more times, 2 dc in next dc (53 dc), sl st in first dc, ch 2,
RND 21: 2 dc in same dc as join, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 50 dc, 2 dc in last dc (55 dc), sl st in first dc, ch 2, (NOTE: ALWAYS WORK FIRST ST - AS IN SAME ST AS JOIN - IN EACH RND, unless otherwise stated)
RND 22: * hdc in first dc, dc in next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, hdc in next dc, sc in next dc, rep from * 6 more times (70 sts), sl st in first hdc, ch 2,
RND 23: * hdc in next hdc, dc in next dc, dc dec over next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc dec over next 2 dc, dc in next dc, hdc in next hdc, sc in next sc, rep from * 6 more times (70 sts), sl st in first hdc, ch 1,
RND 24: * hdc in hdc, dc in next 3 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc, hdc in next hdc, sc in next sc, rep from * 6 more times (84 sts), sl st in first hdc, ch 1,
RND 25: hdc in hdc, dc in next 2 dc, dc dec over next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc dec over next 2 dc, dc in next 2 dc, hdc in next hdc, sc in next sc, rep from * 6 more times (84 sts), sl st in first hdc, ch 1,
RND 26: *hdc in hdc, dc in next 4 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, hdc in next hdc, sc in next sc, rep from * 6 more times (98 sts), sl st in first hdc, ch 1,
RND 27: * hdc in hdc, dc in next 3 dc, dc dec over next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc dec over next dc, dc in next 3 dc, hdc in next hdc, sc in next sc, rep from * 6 more times (98 sts), sl st in first hdc, ch 1,
RND 28: * hdc in hdc, dc in next 5 dc, (dc, trc, dc) in next dc, dc in next 5 dc, hdc in next hdc, sc in next sc, rep from * 6 more times (112 sts), sl st in first hdc, ch 1,
RND 29: * hdc in hdc, dc in next 4 dc, dc dec over next 2 dc, (dc, trc, dc) in next trc, dc dec over next 2 dc, dc in next 4 dc, hdc in next hdc, sc in next sc, rep from * 6 more times (112 sts), drop CR (leaving lp to pick up later, secure lp), pick up join RP, sl st in BACK LOOP of first hdc, ch 1,
RND 30: Using RP & working in BACK LOOPS ONLY (front loops will be used farther on), rep Rnd 29, EXCEPT, work 3 dc in trc (112 sts), sl st in first hdc, ch 2,
RND 31: Dc in first 4 sts, hdc in next st, sc in next 5 sts, hdc in next st, * dc in next 9 sts, hdc in next st, sc in next 5 sts, hdc in next st, rep from * 5 more times, dc in last 5 sts (112 sts), sl st in first dc, ch 2,
RND 32: * dc in first next 7 sts, 2 dc in next st, rep from * 13 more times (126 dc), sl st in first dc, ch 2,
RND 33: * dc in first next 8 dc, 2 dc in. next dc, rep from * 13 more times (140 dc), sl st in first dc, ch 2,
RND 34: * dc in first next 9 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * 13 more times (154 dc), sl st in first dc, ch 2,
RND 35: Dc in each dc around (154dc), sl st in first dc. Finish off.

TRIM ON SKIRT
Working in unworked front lps on Rnd 29, holding dress upside down, join pick up CR to first unworked lp (on Rnd 29), ch 1, ** sl st in first 7 lps, ch 1, si st in next lp (trc point), (TEARDROP) ch 20, sl st in same lp (trc point), ch 1, holding sideways, sl st in first ch (of ch 20), * ch 3, sl st in next ch, rep from * around (teardrop), ch 1, (turn upside down), sl st in next 7 lps, ch 1 sl st in next lp (sc point), (TEARDROP) ch 16, sl st in same lp (sc point), ch 1, holding sideways, sl st in first ch (of ch 16). * ch 3, sl st in next ch, rep from * around (teardrop), ch 1, turn upside down, rep from ** 6 more times (7 ch-20 teardrops, 7 ch-16 teardrops), sl st in first sl st. Finish off.
(Sc, ch 1) in same sc as joining and each rem sc across to last sc, sc in last sc (33 ch-1 sps). Ch 1, turn.
Shape and center each teardrop. Stitch down to rose pink portion of skirt with yarn needle.

NECKLINE
Cut a 60-in. piece of Country Rose. Break down to 2 strands of 2-ply. Use one strand for neckline, set other aside.
Using 2-ply strand and size F hook, with front of dress facing you, join to turning ch 1 of first row, ch 1, sl st in first 7 chs, sk next ch, si sl st right BELOW skipped ch in 2nd dc of 3 dc group, sl st in last 7 chs (15 sl sts). Ch 1, turn. Ch into 2nd st. Ch into all remaining sts. Finish off.

BACK OPENING TRIM (working on sides of Rows 1 - 17)
RIGHT SIDE: Using Rose Pink and size G hook, back, right side facing, join to last ch of neckline, ch 2, work 16 sl sts, evenly spaced, on sides of Rows 1 - 17, with last 3 sl sts on sides of Rows 15, 16 and 17 (waistline). Finish off.
LEFT SIDE: Working on sides of Rows 17 - 1, back, left side facing, bottom of dress facing to the right, join to side of sl st on Row 17, ch 1, work 16 sl sts, evenly spaced, on Rows 16 - 1, with first 3 sl sts on sides of Rows 16 & 15 (waistline). Finish off.

SLEEVES

RIGHT SLEEVE
Front facing, working on RIGHT armhole, join RP to ch 1 at un-derarm, ch 1,
RND 1: (Working on sides of Rows 9 — 5), sc in same ch as join, sc on side of Row 9 & 8, hdc on side of Row 7, 2 dc on side of Row 6, 2 dc on side of Row 5, (working in 3 sc on Row 4), 2 dc in next sc, 3 dc in next sc, 2 dc in next sc, (working on sides of Rows 5 - 9), 2 dc on side of Row 5, 2 dc on side of Row 6, hdc on side of Row 7, sc on sides of Rows 8 & 9 (22 sts), sl st in first sc, ch 1,
RND 2: Sc in same sc as join, sc in next sc, hdc in next sc, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next 13 sts, dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next sc, sc in last sc (35 sts), sl st in first sc, ch 1,
RND 3: Sc in same sc as join, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, * 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, rep from * 10 more times, dc in next 2 dc, hdc in next dc, sc in last 3 sts (46 sts), sl st in first sc, ch 1,
RND 4: Sc in same sc as join, sc in next sc, sc dec over next 2 sc, hdc in next hdc, dc dec over next 2 dc (twice), * dc in next dc, dc dec over next 2 dc, rep from * 10 more times, hdc in next hdc, sc dec over next 2 sc, sc in last sc (31 sts), sl st in first sc, ch 1,
RND 5: Sc in same sc as join, sc in next 4 sts, hdc in next dc,* dc dec over next 2 dc, rep from * 9 more times, hdc in next dc, sc in last 4 sts (21 sts), sl st in first sc, ch 1,
RND 6: Sc in same sc as join, sc in next sc, sc dec over next 2 sc, hdc in next sc, * dc dec over next 2 sts, rep from * 5 more times, hdc in next sc, sc dec over next 2 sc, sc in last sc (13 sts), sl st in first sc, ch 1,
RND 7: Sc in same sc as join, sc in next sc, dc dec over next 2 sts, dc in next dc, dc dec over next 2 dc (twice), dc in next dc, dc dec over next 2 sts, sc in last sc (9 sts), sl st in first sc ch 1,
RND 8: Sc in same sc as join, sc in next 3 sts, sc dec over next 2 sts, sc in last 3 sts (8 sc), sl st in first sc, ch 1,
RND 9: Sk same sc as join, sc in next 7 sc (7 sc), DO NOT CLOSE, YOU WILL NOW BE WORKING IN ROWS, ch 1, turn, (NOTE: Lower part of sleeve is left opened and will be stitched closed on doll).
ROWS 10-16: Sc in each sc across (7 sc), ch 1, turn,
ROW 17: Sc in first 2 sc, sk next sc, (sc, dc, sc) in next sc, sk next sc, sc in last 2 sc (7 sts). Finish off, DO NOT TURN.

TRIM
Using one 2-ply strand (that was set aside) of Country Rose, cut in half (use half for this sleeve & half for left sleeve) and size F hook, join to turning ch—1 on Row 17, ch 1,
ROW 18: Sl st in first 3 sc, (sl st, sc, sl st) in next dc, sl st in last 3 sc (9 sts). Finish off.

LEFT SLEEVE
Front facing, working on left armhole, join Rose Pink to ch 1 at underarm, ch 1, work Rnds/Rows 1 — 18 same as for right sleeve.


FINISHING

Place dress on doll. Using Rose Pink and yarn needle, stitch sleeves, on right and left arm, closed. Straighten sleeve out, so point of sleeve is centered on top of hand.
To make dress removable: Sew hooks and loops on left & right edges of sleeves so sleeve edges meet.
Using a 30-in. piece of ribbon and size F hook, holding doll with back facing, weave through Rows 1 — 17, about 3 sts in, on each side. Starting on Row 2, weave each end, one on left side and one on right side, from top to under, criss-cross, going under to top on Row 5, criss-cross, going under to top on Row 8, criss-cross, going under to top on Row 11, criss-cross, going under to top on Row 14, criss-cross, going under to top on Row 17. Pull semi-snug. Tie together into bow. Trim off excess. Straighten out dress.

TRIM FINISHING
1 (Skirt Trim): Starting in the center back, turn under the center back raw edge of the pre-gathered 2-in.-wide lace. Lay the lace under the right side of the skirt, so the lace extends beyond the edge of the skirt _”. Pin in place. Hand stitch.
2: Cut the 3/8” wide green ribbon into seven 5-in. pieces. Fold each piece into a bow as shown in photo and center a ribbon rose on the bow. Pin and hand stitch in place on the center of each of the large circles on the lower skirt.
3 (Neck Trim): Lay 5” piece of _” lace under neckline of doll, with 3/8” lace showing. Pin and hand stitch in place. Sew one ribbon rose to center front neck of dress, just below first Country Rose row. (Note: It is easier to attach lace to neck before dressing doll)
4 (Sleeves): Sew 5 buttons down the seam of each sleeve.

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