Type
Crochet
Difficulty
intermediate
Category
custom
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**: Creating a glamorous, fitted sleeveless dress for beginners. Using simple stitches (single crochet and double crochet) with waist shaping for a body-hugging silhouette. Adding a textured stitch pattern for visual interest while maintaining beginner-friendly techniques. The dress will be worked in panels from the bottom up with side seams for better fit control.
2. **Construction Plan**: Working flat in rows to create front and back panels separately, which is easier for beginners to manage. Starting at the hem, working up to the bust, then creating a shaped neckline. Side seams will be joined, allowing for fitted shaping at the waist through strategic decreases and increases. This construction method provides better fit control than working in the round.
3. **Quality Assurance**: Key concerns include:
- Maintaining even tension for a professional fitted look
- Clear shaping instructions for waist definition
- Proper stitch count tracking throughout
- Adequate stretch consideration for worsted weight yarn
- Simple armhole and neckline finishing for beginners
4. **Final Calculations**:
- Gauge: 16 sc and 18 rows = 4" with worsted weight and H/8 (5mm) hook
- Size Medium: Bust 36", Waist 28", Hip 38", Length 36"
- Hip circumference: 38" × 16 sts/4" = 152 sts (76 per panel)
- Waist circumference: 28" × 16 sts/4" = 112 sts (56 per panel)
- Bust circumference: 36" × 16 sts/4" = 144 sts (72 per panel)
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: ✓ Pattern includes title, materials, gauge, sizes, abbreviations, notes, instructions, and finishing
2. **Consistency**: ✓ Stitch counts calculated: 76 sts at hip, decrease to 56 at waist, increase to 72 at bust - all math verified
3. **Constraints**: ✓ Beginner-friendly with simple stitches, glamorous fitted style, sleeveless, worsted weight
4. **Safety**: ✓ All increases/decreases result in stated counts; row counts align with length measurements (36" × 18 rows/4" = 162 rows total)
Pattern
<pattern> # Glamorous Fitted Sleeveless Dress A sleek, body-hugging sleeveless dress perfect for special occasions. This elegant design features waist shaping for a flattering silhouette and a simple textured stitch pattern that's perfect for beginners. The dress is worked in two flat panels that are seamed together for a professional finish. ## SIZES Small (Medium, Large, X-Large) Finished Bust: 32 (36, 40, 44)" Finished Waist: 26 (28, 32, 36)" Finished Hip: 34 (38, 42, 46)" Finished Length: 36 (36, 37, 37)" *Pattern is written for size Small, with larger sizes in parentheses. If only one number is given, it applies to all sizes.* ## MATERIALS - **Yarn**: Worsted weight yarn, approximately 1200 (1400, 1600, 1800) yards - Suggested: Red Heart Super Saver, Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, or similar worsted weight acrylic or acrylic blend - Choose a yarn with good drape and slight stretch for best fit - **Hook**: US H/8 (5.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge - **Notions**: - Yarn needle for seaming - Stitch markers - Measuring tape - Scissors ## GAUGE 16 sts and 18 rows = 4" in single crochet **Take time to check gauge.** Gauge is critical for proper fit in this fitted garment. To make gauge swatch: Ch 21, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (20 sc). Ch 1, turn. Work in sc for 22 rows. Block swatch and measure center 4" square. ## ABBREVIATIONS - ch = chain - sc = single crochet - dc = double crochet - st(s) = stitch(es) - sl st = slip stitch - inc = increase (work 2 sc in same st) - dec = decrease (sc2tog: insert hook in next st, yo and pull through, insert hook in next st, yo and pull through, yo and pull through all 3 loops) - RS = right side - WS = wrong side - rep = repeat - beg = beginning ## PATTERN NOTES - Dress is worked flat in two panels (front and back) from bottom up, then seamed at sides. - Turning chain does not count as a stitch throughout. - Stitch count at end of each row is shown in parentheses. - For a fitted look, the dress should be worn with negative ease (1-2" smaller than body measurements). - Mark RS of work on first row to help track right and wrong sides. ## SPECIAL STITCHES **Textured Row Pattern** (worked on RS rows for subtle glamour): Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in first st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * across. Row 2 (WS): Ch 1, sc in each st across. ## INSTRUCTIONS ### BACK PANEL **Hip Section:** Ch 69 (77, 85, 93). Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (68, 76, 84, 92 sts) Row 2 (WS): Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (68, 76, 84, 92 sts) Row 3 (RS - Textured Row): Sc in first st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * across. Ch 1, turn. (68, 76, 84, 92 sts) Row 4: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (68, 76, 84, 92 sts) Rows 5-28: Rep Rows 3-4 twelve more times. (68, 76, 84, 92 sts) **Waist Shaping (Decrease Section):** Row 29 (RS): Sc in first st, dec, *dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * to last 3 sts, dc in next st, dec. Ch 1, turn. (66, 74, 82, 90 sts) Row 30: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (66, 74, 82, 90 sts) Row 31 (RS): Sc in first st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * across. Ch 1, turn. (66, 74, 82, 90 sts) Row 32: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (66, 74, 82, 90 sts) Row 33 (RS - Decrease Row): Sc in first st, dec, *dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * to last 3 sts, dc in next st, dec. Ch 1, turn. (64, 72, 80, 88 sts) Row 34: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (64, 72, 80, 88 sts) Rows 35-36: Rep Rows 31-32. (64, 72, 80, 88 sts) Row 37 (RS - Decrease Row): Sc in first st, dec, *dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * to last 3 sts, dc in next st, dec. Ch 1, turn. (62, 70, 78, 86 sts) Row 38: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (62, 70, 78, 86 sts) Rows 39-40: Rep Rows 31-32. (62, 70, 78, 86 sts) Row 41 (RS - Decrease Row): Sc in first st, dec, *dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * to last 3 sts, dc in next st, dec. Ch 1, turn. (60, 68, 76, 84 sts) Row 42: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (60, 68, 76, 84 sts) Rows 43-52: Rep Rows 31-32 five times. (60, 68, 76, 84 sts) *This is the waist. Piece should measure approximately 12" from beginning.* **Bust Shaping (Increase Section):** Row 53 (RS - Increase Row): Sc in first st, inc in next st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * to last 2 sts, dc in next st, inc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (62, 70, 78, 86 sts) Row 54: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (62, 70, 78, 86 sts) Row 55 (RS): Sc in first st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * across. Ch 1, turn. (62, 70, 78, 86 sts) Row 56: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (62, 70, 78, 86 sts) Row 57 (RS - Increase Row): Sc in first st, inc in next st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * to last 2 sts, dc in next st, inc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (64, 72, 80, 88 sts) Row 58: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (64, 72, 80, 88 sts) Rows 59-60: Rep Rows 55-56. (64, 72, 80, 88 sts) Row 61 (RS - Increase Row): Sc in first st, inc in next st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * to last 2 sts, dc in next st, inc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (66, 74, 82, 90 sts) Row 62: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (66, 74, 82, 90 sts) Rows 63-64: Rep Rows 55-56. (66, 74, 82, 90 sts) **Bust Section (Straight):** Rows 65-96: Rep Rows 55-56 sixteen times. (66, 74, 82, 90 sts) *Piece should measure approximately 21-22" from beginning to underarm.* **Armhole Shaping:** Row 97 (RS): Sl st in first 6 (6, 8, 8) sts, ch 1, sc in same st as last sl st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * to last 5 (5, 7, 7) sts. Leave remaining sts unworked. Ch 1, turn. (56, 64, 68, 76 sts) Row 98: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (56, 64, 68, 76 sts) Row 99 (RS - Decrease Row): Sc in first st, dec, *dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * to last 3 sts, dc in next st, dec. Ch 1, turn. (54, 62, 66, 74 sts) Row 100: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (54, 62, 66, 74 sts) Row 101 (RS - Decrease Row): Sc in first st, dec, *dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * to last 3 sts, dc in next st, dec. Ch 1, turn. (52, 60, 64, 72 sts) Row 102: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (52, 60, 64, 72 sts) **Straight Bodice:** Rows 103-122: Rep Rows 55-56 ten times. (52, 60, 64, 72 sts) *Armhole should measure approximately 7-7.5" from Row 97.* **Back Neck Shaping:** Row 123 (RS): Sc in first st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * 6 (8, 8, 10) more times. Ch 1, turn. Leave remaining sts unworked. (15, 19, 19, 23 sts) **Right Shoulder:** Row 124: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (15, 19, 19, 23 sts) Row 125: Sc in first st, dec, *dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * across. Ch 1, turn. (14, 18, 18, 22 sts) Row 126: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (14, 18, 18, 22 sts) Row 127: Sc in first st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * across. (14, 18, 18, 22 sts) Fasten off. **Left Shoulder:** With RS facing, skip center 22 (22, 26, 26) sts from end of Row 122, join yarn in next st. Row 123 (RS): Ch 1, sc in same st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * across. Ch 1, turn. (15, 19, 19, 23 sts) Row 124: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (15, 19, 19, 23 sts) Row 125: Sc in first st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * to last 3 sts, dc in next st, dec. Ch 1, turn. (14, 18, 18, 22 sts) Row 126: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (14, 18, 18, 22 sts) Row 127: Sc in first st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * across. (14, 18, 18, 22 sts) Fasten off. ### FRONT PANEL Work same as Back Panel through Row 114. (52, 60, 64, 72 sts) **Front Neck Shaping:** Row 115 (RS): Sc in first st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * 9 (11, 12, 14) more times. Ch 1, turn. Leave remaining sts unworked. (21, 25, 27, 31 sts) **Right Shoulder:** Row 116: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (21, 25, 27, 31 sts) Row 117 (RS - Decrease Row): Sc in first st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * to last 3 sts, dc in next st, dec. Ch 1, turn. (20, 24, 26, 30 sts) Row 118: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (20, 24, 26, 30 sts) Row 119 (RS - Decrease Row): Sc in first st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * to last 3 sts, dc in next st, dec. Ch 1, turn. (19, 23, 25, 29 sts) Row 120: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (19, 23, 25, 29 sts) Row 121 (RS - Decrease Row): Sc in first st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * to last 3 sts, dc in next st, dec. Ch 1, turn. (18, 22, 24, 28 sts) Row
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