This crochet dress allows for easy movement while sporting a range of stylish features: crochet cluster stitch and shell stitch stripes with lots of color, a flared skirt, and a pocket!

FINISHED SIZE 221/2 (251/2, 281/4, 30, 321/2)“ chest circumference to fit girl’s size 2 (4, 6, 8, 10). Garment shown measures 251/2”, modeled with 31/2” ease.

YARN Berroco Comfort DK (50% super fine nylon, 50% super fine acrylic; 178 yd 165 m/13/4 oz 50 g; ): #2771 driftwood heather (A), #2730 teaberry (B), #2703 barley (C), #2733 turquoise (D), 1 (2, 2, 2, 3) balls each. www.berroco.com

HOOK Size 7 (4.5mm) crochet hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS St markers (m); yarn needle.

GAUGE 17 sts = 4” and 15 rows = 41/2” in patt.