No need to match gauge, crochet with any yarn - Includes automatic stitches calculator

Say hello to Nicole top slash dress!
This pattern is NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BEGINNERS CROCHETERS, it is more suitable for advanced beginners, intermediate and advanced crocheters
Inspired from Nicole Kidman iconic red carpet look (red Balenciaga halter dress, at 2007 Academy Awards)
I am trying to create a draped halter top than can easily transformed into a dress

Made up from basic stitches, you are going to finish this piece in no time~~

About this pattern:
• Pattern is written in English with standard US terms.
• This crochet pattern that works in rows (it works on rounds only for the skirt – dress version).
• provides many types of variations (halter top, halter top with peplum detail, a-line dress, slim skirt dress, puffy skirt dress)
• This is a made to measure pattern, you can always adjust the size and length according to your preference.
• Testers’ lookbook download link can be found inside the PDF FILE (you may refer to the testers’ lookbook for yarn usage).
• This pattern includes EXCEL calculator that will help you calculate the Foundation chain (excel file link can be found in the PDF File)
• In this pattern I have demonstrated with size S (model height 150 cm, chest 77 cm, bust 81 cm, Waist 70 cm, cup A)

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A DIGITAL
CROCHET PATTERN AND TUTORIAL ONLY,
NOT A FINISHED ITEM / PRODUCT.
There will be NO physical item, product, material or tools to be send.
All the pattern and instruction is written in English, using standard US terms.

Materials & tools needed:
• Any #1 fingering weight yarn / #2 Sport weight yarn
Yarn usage varies according to body measurements and yarn weight

• top version: approximately 150gr - 350gr of cotton yarn
• dress version: approximately 300 gr - 700gr of cotton yarn Yarn recommendation:
• Cotton yarn will form crisp drapes and ruffles, acrylic yarn create more soft and fluffy drapes.
• Yarn that is soft and silky will form more defined drapes (e.g: bamboo cotton yarn, silk yarn). Yarn that is light will create fluffier drapes (e.g: acrylic yarn)
• #1 fingering yarn will form more flowy ruffles than #2 sport weight yarn.
• DO NOT USE any yarn that is thicker than #2 sport weight yarn. When you use thicker yarn, the crocheted pieces won’t create flowy and pretty ruffles.

• Respective crochet hook for any weight yarn that you choose + one size larger hook
• Scissors
• Stitch markers
• Measuring tape / ruler

As it is made to measure pattern, I include my gauge just for reference.
• #1 fingering weight milk cotton yarn (3.00mm hook), 5cm x 5cm gauge swatch = 8 sc x 5 rows
• #2 sport weight cotton yarn + 2 strands of glitter yarn (3.50mm hook), 5cm x 5cm gauge swatch = 7 sc x 4.5 rows

Please appreciate the pattern makers <3
This is my original design and this pattern is not to be copied and reproduced for monetary purposes, I’d love if you made as many as you liked for yourself or to give as gifts, or even sell for profit (giving credit to me as designer), but please do not make copies of the pattern.
You are allowed to sell products made from my patterns, but please give credit to the maker of this pattern by tagging or mentioning @yumeijie.crochet when uploading pictures of your finished crochet item(s).
Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind.

If you have any questions and problem regarding this pattern, you can contact me here / via email (ruanjie.yumeijie@gmail.com) / via Instagram (@yumeijie.crochet).
Thanks~~~~