This is a beautiful thread pinafore lace gown that looks like an heirloom. It will undoubtedly become a treasure to the family for generations. It fits a baby size 0-6 months. The baby in the photo is four months old, about 16 lbs.

Despite its elegant appearance, the pattern works up fairly quickly and easily. I would label this piece advanced “easy” to “intermediate” based on Craft Yarn Councils’ recommendations for skill levels. https://www.craftyarncouncil.com/skill.html

The pattern includes contact information if you should have any questions. It also includes all of the pictures you see here, in large format for easy zoom and view. The pattern does not include the crochet button shown in the pictures, but does include the pattern for the headband.

Thank you for considering my pattern!
Allison Zink

MEASUREMENTS:
Chest 11.5”
Neck diameter, flat 4.5
Neck opening on back 3”
Armhole 4”
Shoulder to shoulder not including ruffle 11”
Width and bottom 22”
Length top to bottom 19”

SUPPLIES:

• Size #10 thread
• Recommended thread: Aunt Lydias Classic Crochet Size 10, Natural - 154_226, 400 yds / 2.8 oz per ball
• Amount used: 4.6 oz, about 660 yds
• Hook: size 7, 1.65mm steel
• Two small buttons

GAUGE:
- 7 rows of 13 dc for 2” square

STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS USED (U.S.):
-beg: beginning
-bl: back loop
-ch: chain
-dc: double crochet
-dcs: dc plural
-fl: front loop
-fpdc: front post double crochet
-fptc: front post tc
-hdc: half double crochet
-hdcs: hdc plural
-inc: increase
-Lshell: lacy shell (see note below)
-post: refers to the st (usually fpdc) between shells
-rs: right side
-sc: single crochet
-scs: sc plural
-sk: skip
-sl st: slip stitch
-sp: space or spaces
-tc: triple crochet
-ws: wrong side