Materials:
4.00mm(U.S G-6) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
DK yarn. I used Paintbox Yarns Simply Dk in the colour Duck Egg Blue (135) .
tapestry needle

Gauge:
17 stitches/13 rows= 10cmX10cm (4X4 inch) square in half double crochet

Stitches and abbreviations used:
st or sts- stitch or stitches
ch- chain stitch
sl st- slip stitch
sk- skip
sc- single crochet
hdc- half double crochet
RS- right side
WS- wrong side
puff- puff stitch, see explanation on the next page

Notes
I have designed this dress to fit over the head. There are no buttons in this pattern so I would recommend taking a head circumference measurement before you start to make sure it will fit. The neckline of this dress has a negative ease of approx 2.5-5cm/1-2 inches.