Materials Needed:
- Hook: 4.0 mm (G/6 USA, 8 UK)
- Yarn: Comfy Fingering Yarn (1 Fine), such as KnitPicks Planetarium
- Tapestry Needle for finishing
Abbreviations Used:
- ch: Chain
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- sc: Single Crochet
- hdc: Half Double Crochet
- dc: Double Crochet
- tr: Treble Crochet
- sk: Skip
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- sp: Space
- rep: Repeat
Stitching Instructions for Making the Summer Beach Cover Up Dress Pattern:
Back and Front Panels
- Foundation Row:
- FDC: For the foundation row, FDC the required number of sts based on your size. Example: For size M, FDC 93 sts.
- Alternative Start: If not using FDC, ch 95, turn, and dc in the third ch from the hook and each ch across.
- Row 2 (WS):
- Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in the next st, ch 1, sk 1, dc in next st.
- Rep from * to the end of the row, ending with a dc in the last st.
- Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in each st and ch-1 sp across for a solid row.
- Rows 4-5: Alternate Rows 2 and 3 for a mesh-to-solid texture. Adjust for size: XS/S skips Row 4 to reduce the height of this section.
Decorative Cone Stitch Section
- Row 6 (Cone Stitch Foundation):
- Ch 4 (counts as tr), tr in the first st. Ch 4, sk 1, sl st in the next st.
- Continue: Ch 4, sk 1, sl st in the next st across to create cone stitch bases.
- Row 7 (Cone Formation):
- For each cone, turn work, ch 1, sc in the ch-4 sp, hdc in the same sp, dc in the same sp, tr in the same sp.
- Ch 5, turn, and sl st in the base of the cone formed. Rep across.
- Row 8 (Stabilizing the Cones): Turn, ch 1, sc in each tr, and ch 4 between cones. End with an sc in the last st.
- Row 9:
- Transition into a new decorative row by forming triangles. Ch 6, sc in the first st, hdc in the next st, dc in the next st, tr in the next st.
- Rep this triangle pattern across.
- Row 10: Work into the tops of the triangles with mesh. Ch 3, sc at the peak of the triangle, ch 3, rep across.
- Row 11: Solidify the section by ch 2, dc in each st and ch-sp across.
Additional Repeats
- Rows 12-15: Alternate Rows 2 and 3 to create another mesh and solid section.
- Repeat Decorative Section: Repeat Rows 6-15 for additional decorative motifs. Repeat as per size instructions: e.g., XS/S might repeat twice, while larger sizes repeat three to four times.
Shaping the Front Panel
- Shaping the Neckline:
- For the front panel, reduce sts evenly on each side by leaving 4-6 sts unworked for the neckline shaping during the final decorative repeat.
- Continue in pattern for each row, reducing ch-sp as needed to taper the neckline.
Joining Panels
- Lay the panels flat, align the edges, and use sl st or sc to join the seams.
- For a seamless look, join from the WS using a whip stitch.
Final Finishing Touches
- Weaving Ends: Use a tapestry needle to weave in all loose ends securely.
- Blocking: Lightly block the finished garment to achieve even stitches and the desired shape.
- Optional Edging: Add a simple sc border around the neckline and armholes for a polished look.
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