An elegant, flattering dress that can be worn anywhere to do anything. Named for my equally elegant and industrious mother.

This is my first dress pattern, and was created after coming across a photo of my mother wearing a similar dress when she was about my age. I wanted to create a timeless, classic piece of clothing that could be enjoyed across generations and in various different settings and activities. My pattern testers turned the pattern into everything from a bathing suit cover-up to a full length evening dress, and the pattern equally suited this full spectrum of transformation.

The pattern comes with written instructions, including information about the materials and instructions necessary to complete a dress tailored specifically to your size and body type. The pattern is suitable for an advanced/adventurous beginner or intermediate crocheter.

Sizes are based on measured waist size and include pre-calculated stitch counts for 25” - 40” waists, as well as the option to customize instructions for other sizes.

Gauge is completed using the moss stitch (sc, ch 1, sc), with each stitch being counted separately.

Yarn: Caron Simply Soft in Dark Country Blue (or comparable worsted weight yarn)
6 skeins (1890 yds) for 30” and smaller waist
7 skeins (2205 yds) for 31”- 35”waist
8 skeins (2520 yds) for 36” and larger waist
Hook: 5 mm, or size needed to achieve gauge
Notions: tape measure, stitch holders, scissors, tapestry needle

I hope you enjoy!