Materials Needed and Measurements:

Yarn: Lion Brand Jeans Colors Yarn (4 Medium Weight – 3.5 oz, 246 yards)
- Main Color: Capri- 4 skeins (5 skeins for sizes S, M; 6 skeins for size L; 7 skeins for sizes XL, 2XL; 8 skeins for size 3XL)
  - Approximate weight: 400 g
- Accent Color: Bermuda Shorts- 1 skein
  - Approximate weight: 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70 g
Hook Size: I/9 5.5 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Measuring tape or ruler

Abbreviations:

Foundation Round: Ch 72 (80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120). Attatch with a sl st to form a ring.. Be careful not to twist.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc). Dc in each ch around. Unite with sl st. Stitch Count: 72 (80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120 dc).
Round 2 (Increase): Ch 3, dc in each of the next 11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) sts, inc in the next st (2 dc in 1 st); rep from to around. Link with sl st. Stitch Count: 78 (86, 94, 102, 110, 118, 126 dc).
Rounds 3-7: Ch 3, work dc in each st around. Attatch with sl st at the end of each round. Attach with sl st. Work evenly in dc (no increases).
Round 8 (Armhole Shaping): Ch 3, dc in each of the next 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) sts, sk the next 6 (6, 6, 8, 8, 10, 10) sts to form the armhole; rep from to around. Add with sl st.

Round 1 (Joining): Attach yarn at the bottom of the bodice with sl st. Ch 3, work dc evenly around. Bond with sl st. Stitch Count: Match the last round of the bodice.
Round 2: Ch 3, work dc in each st around. Merge with a sl st to the top of the starting ch-3. Blend with sl st.
Round 3 (Increase): Ch 3, dc in each of the next 5 sts, inc in the next st (2 dc in 1 st); rep from to around. Pair with sl st. Stitch Count: Increases by 12–20 sts depending on size.
Rounds 4–15: Alternate between:
- Even Rounds: Ch 3, work dc in each st around. Rejoin with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning ch-3. Tie with sl st.
- Increase Rounds: Ch 3, dc in the next 6 (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18) sts, inc in the next st; rep from to around. Fasten with sl st. Work these rounds until the desired flare and length are achieved.
Hemline: Switch to Accent Color.
- Round 1: Ch 1, work sc in each st around. Add with sl st to the first sc. Merge with sl st.
- Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Attatch with sl st. Fasten off.

First Strap: Merge yarn to the back of the bodice at the desired strap position with a sl st.
- Row 1: Ch 3, dc in the next 4 sts. Turn. (5 dc)
- Rows 2–12 (or desired length): Ch 3, dc in each st across. Turn.
Second Strap: Repeat as for the first strap, ensuring it is evenly positioned on the bodice.
Sew straps securely to the front bodice using a tapestry needle and matching yarn.

Weaving Ends: Use a tapestry needle to weave in all loose yarn ends neatly.
Blocking: Wet or steam block the dress to relax the stitches and shape it perfectly.

Enjoy your beautiful Penelope Dress! Adjust strap lengths and skirt flare as needed to make it uniquely yours.

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