Apollina by Love it, Hook it!

Apollina

Crochet
Any gauge - designed for any gauge ?
17 stitches and 11 rows = 4 inches
in Dc
3.5 mm (E)
4.0 mm (G)
3.0 mm
5.0 mm (H)
328 - 3793 yards (300 - 3468 m)
US
English
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This is a made-to-measure pattern for intermediate level crocheters. It can be made to fit any sizes, from kiddos to adult plus sizes. You can choose to make this as a top or a dress and you decide if you want to make it fitted or flared. It is detailed in the pattern how you can make increases to make it flared or decreases to fit. Best of all, you can use any yarn you like (see lookbook for recommendation) and you don’t have to meet my gauge!

There are some body measurements that you will need to take and some maths involved to ensure that your make fits you well. Pictorials and video tutorials are aplenty to guide you.

The cable pattern is the highlight of this design and it is made up of post stitches. It may look daunting but there is a step-by-step guide to make it, stitch charts and video tutorials are included too! The look of the mesh part is heightened by the textured post stitches that flow from the cable pattern.

For reference, the ones I made are as below and the lookbook details what the testers used.
Usual size - S
Long Dress - Taiwan silk yarn, 1mm thickness, 400g, 1235m.
Babydoll top - Generic silk yarn, 1mm thickness, 180g, 480m.