In the bodice of this stunning dress, panels of petite crochet granny squares are separated by figure-flattering multicolored rounds. The mesh skirt is worked next in this top-down thread crochet dress, ending with an echo of the bodice pattern.

Designer Annastasia Cruz

Finished Size 31 (34, 37, 40, 43, 46)“ chest circumference. Sample shown measures 34”, modeled with 1” ease.

Yarn Nazli Gelin Garden 10 (distributed by Universal Yarn) (100% Egyptian Giza mercerized cotton; 306 yd 280 m/1¾ oz 50 g; ): #700-34, 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9) balls (light brown; MC), #700-39 (pink; A), #700-49 (blue; B), #700-04 (yellow; C), #700-54 (orange; D), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s) each.

Hook Size 5 (1.9 mm) steel hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Tapestry needle.

Gauge Granny square = 11⁄2”; 18 dc and 8 rows = 2”; 8 shs and 13 rows = 3”.