With a beautiful Textured shell stitch for the skirt of the Baby Tay Toddler dress, you’re little one will feel like a princess.

Materials: (670, 785, 930, 1090) yards Caron Simply Soft or similar 4ww yarn
(2) 1” Buttons
Needle & Matching thread
3’ Ribbon ¼” - ½” wide
Hook: Size I 5.25mm
Gauge: 14 hdc & 13 rows = 4”
Finished Size: 2T (3T, 4T, 5T)
Skill Level: Easy
US Crochet Terms
Stitch Abbreviations:
st(s) – stitch(es)
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc - single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr - treble crochet
FL - front loop
BL - back loop
Special Stitches:
HDC Foundation Chain:
Video Tutorial: https://www.craftingfriendsdesigns.com/bloggingfun/hdc-fo...
Photo Tutorial: http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-ch...

Shell: (2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc) in same stitch

Loop: (sc, ch 2, sc) in indicated stitches

5 Shell: ( dc, ch 1 4x, dc) in same stitch

Notes:
Beginning ch-2 is not counted or used as a stitch unless otherwise noted
Beginning ch-4 is used as a Button Hole
This dress is worked from the neck down
Shells will always line up center with each other
Photos showing stitch placement are located on the final page and notes as P1, P2 etc

(c) 2012 Photo & Pattern Copyright by Kate Wagstaff of Crafting Friends Designs

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This pattern has been tested by many experienced crocheters for accuracy.
Please be sure to read the instructions closely. If for some reason you have trouble, please email me at craftingfriends4you@yahoo.com and I’ll be happy to help.