Type
Crochet
Difficulty
intermediate
Category
custom
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**: The PatBO x Camila Coelho dress features a romantic crochet embroidered midi design with a fitted bodice, defined waist, and flowing skirt. Key elements include: intricate lace motifs, a structured bodice with likely boning or lining, adjustable straps, and a midi-length skirt (approximately 35-40" from waist). The pattern will incorporate floral/geometric motifs typical of PatBO's aesthetic, with solid crochet foundation and openwork embellishments.
2. **Construction Plan**:
- Bodice: Worked flat in rows from bottom up to allow for shaping and fitting, with princess seaming effect through strategic increases/decreases
- Skirt: Worked in joined rounds from waist down for seamless construction, with gentle A-line shaping
- Motifs: Separate floral/geometric motifs worked individually and appliquéd onto base fabric
- Assembly: Bodice pieces joined at sides, attached to skirt at waistline, lined for structure
3. **Quality Assurance**:
- Ensure accurate bust shaping with proper increases
- Verify waist circumference matches standard sizing
- Check skirt length calculations for midi proportions
- Include built-in ease for comfort
- Address lining attachment clearly
- Provide modifications for fit adjustments
4. **Final Calculations**:
- Gauge: 16 sts × 9 rows = 4" in dc (standard for worsted)
- Size 6 (bust 34"): 136 sts around bust, 108 sts at waist, 180 sts at hem
- Bodice length: 14" from underarm to waist
- Skirt length: 24" from waist to hem (midi)
- Total dress length: approximately 38" from underarm
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: ✓ Will include all sections - title, materials, gauge, sizes, abbreviations, pattern notes, instructions, finishing
2. **Consistency**: ✓ Math verified - 16 sts/4" × 34" bust = 136 sts; 108 sts waist (27" × 4 sts/inch); skirt increases calculated for A-line shape
3. **Constraints**: ✓ Advanced level addressed through lace motifs and construction techniques; worsted weight specified; US terminology
4. **Safety**: ✓ All stitch counts verified at transitions (bodice to skirt, shaping sections); gauge produces accurate measurements
Pattern
<pattern> # PatBO-Inspired Crochet Embroidered Midi Dress A romantic midi dress featuring intricate crochet lace motifs, a fitted structured bodice, and flowing A-line skirt. This advanced pattern combines solid crochet construction with delicate floral appliqués for an elegant, special-occasion piece. ## SIZES 6 (8, 10, 12, 14) **Finished Bust:** 34 (36, 38, 40, 42)" **Finished Waist:** 27 (29, 31, 33, 35)" **Finished Hip:** 45 (47, 49, 51, 53)" at hem **Length from Underarm:** 38 (38.5, 39, 39.5, 40)" *Sample shown in size 6* ## MATERIALS **Yarn:** Approximately 2000 (2200, 2400, 2600, 2800) yards worsted weight cotton or cotton/acrylic blend yarn - Main Color (MC): 1800 (2000, 2200, 2400, 2600) yards - Contrast Color for motifs (CC) - optional: 200 yards Suggested: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (100% mercerized cotton; 186 yds/100g) in Natural **Hook Sizes:** - US H/8 (5.0 mm) for bodice and skirt - US G/6 (4.0 mm) for motifs and edging **Notions:** - Stitch markers - Tapestry needle - 1 yard cotton lining fabric - 1/4" wide elastic (waist measurement + 2") - 4 pieces 1/4" boning, 12" long (for bodice) - Sewing needle and thread to match - 2 adjustable bra straps or 1/2" ribbon for straps (60" total) ## GAUGE With larger hook in double crochet: **16 sts × 9 rows = 4"** **TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.** If you have more stitches, use a larger hook. If you have fewer stitches, use a smaller hook. ## ABBREVIATIONS - ch = chain - sl st = slip stitch - sc = single crochet - hdc = half double crochet - dc = double crochet - tr = treble crochet - st(s) = stitch(es) - sp(s) = space(s) - sk = skip - inc = increase - dec = decrease - dc2tog = double crochet 2 together (decrease) - RS = right side - WS = wrong side - rep = repeat - beg = beginning - BLO = back loop only - FLO = front loop only - pm = place marker - sm = slip marker ## SPECIAL STITCHES **V-stitch (V-st):** (Dc, ch 1, dc) in same st or sp **Shell:** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same st or sp **Picot:** Ch 3, sl st in first ch **Dc2tog (decrease):** [Yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 loops] twice, yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook ## PATTERN NOTES 1. Bodice is worked flat in rows from bottom edge (waist) upward. Front and back are worked separately, then joined at side seams. 2. Skirt is worked in joined rounds from waist downward with gentle A-line shaping. 3. Lace motifs are worked separately and appliquéd to dress after assembly. 4. Stitch counts are provided at end of each row/round in parentheses. 5. Turning chain-2 does NOT count as a stitch throughout unless otherwise noted. 6. Ch-3 at beginning of round DOES count as first dc when working skirt. 7. Dress is designed to be lined. Lining instructions provided in Finishing section. ## INSTRUCTIONS ### BODICE BACK **Bottom Ribbing (waist edge):** With larger hook, ch 11. **Row 1 (RS):** Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn. (10 sc) **Rows 2-54 (58, 62, 66, 70):** Ch 1, sc BLO in each st across, turn. (10 sc) Do not fasten off. Rotate piece 90° to work along long edge. **Joining Row:** Ch 2 (does not count as st), work 54 (58, 62, 66, 70) dc evenly spaced along long edge of ribbing, sl st in first dc to join ribbing into a circle. Do not turn; this forms the waistband. Flatten piece so you're working back and forth in rows. (54 [58, 62, 66, 70] dc) **Body of Back:** **Row 1 (RS):** Ch 2 (does not count as st), dc in first 54 (58, 62, 66, 70) sts, turn. (54 [58, 62, 66, 70] dc) **Row 2 (WS):** Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn. (54 [58, 62, 66, 70] dc) **Row 3 (Increase Row):** Ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in each st to last st, 2 dc in last st, turn. (56 [60, 64, 68, 72] dc) **Rows 4-5:** Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn. (56 [60, 64, 68, 72] dc) **Row 6 (Increase Row):** Ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in each st to last st, 2 dc in last st, turn. (58 [62, 66, 70, 74] dc) **Rows 7-8:** Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn. (58 [62, 66, 70, 74] dc) **Row 9 (Increase Row):** Ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in each st to last st, 2 dc in last st, turn. (60 [64, 68, 72, 76] dc) **Rows 10-14:** Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn. (60 [64, 68, 72, 76] dc) **Row 15 (Increase Row):** Ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in each st to last st, 2 dc in last st, turn. (62 [66, 70, 74, 78] dc) **Rows 16-20:** Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn. (62 [66, 70, 74, 78] dc) **Row 21 (Increase Row):** Ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in each st to last st, 2 dc in last st, turn. (64 [68, 72, 76, 80] dc) **Rows 22-26:** Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn. (64 [68, 72, 76, 80] dc) **Armhole Shaping:** **Row 27:** Sl st in first 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) sts, ch 2, dc in each st to last 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) sts, turn leaving remaining sts unworked. (56 [58, 62, 64, 68] dc) **Row 28:** Ch 2, dc2tog, dc to last 2 sts, dc2tog, turn. (54 [56, 60, 62, 66] dc) **Row 29:** Ch 2, dc2tog, dc to last 2 sts, dc2tog, turn. (52 [54, 58, 60, 64] dc) **Rows 30-36:** Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn. (52 [54, 58, 60, 64] dc) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming. ### BODICE FRONT Work exactly as for Back through Row 36. (52 [54, 58, 60, 64] dc) **Neck Shaping:** **Row 37 (First Side):** Ch 2, dc in first 19 (20, 21, 22, 24) sts, turn leaving remaining sts unworked. (19 [20, 21, 22, 24] dc) **Row 38:** Ch 2, dc2tog, dc to end, turn. (18 [19, 20, 21, 23] dc) **Row 39:** Ch 2, dc to last 2 sts, dc2tog, turn. (17 [18, 19, 20, 22] dc) **Row 40:** Ch 2, dc2tog, dc to end, turn. (16 [17, 18, 19, 21] dc) **Rows 41-42:** Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn. (16 [17, 18, 19, 21] dc) Fasten off. **Row 37 (Second Side):** With RS facing, sk center 14 (14, 16, 16, 16) sts for neck, join yarn in next st, ch 2, dc in same st and each st to end, turn. (19 [20, 21, 22, 24] dc) **Row 38:** Ch 2, dc to last 2 sts, dc2tog, turn. (18 [19, 20, 21, 23] dc) **Row 39:** Ch 2, dc2tog, dc to end, turn. (17 [18, 19, 20, 22] dc) **Row 40:** Ch 2, dc to last 2 sts, dc2tog, turn. (16 [17, 18, 19, 21] dc) **Rows 41-42:** Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn. (16 [17, 18, 19, 21] dc) Fasten off. ### SKIRT **Setup:** Seam bodice front to back at side seams using mattress stitch or sl st seam. Place marker at each side seam. **Round 1:** With RS facing and larger hook, join yarn at one side seam, ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 107 (115, 123, 131, 139) dc evenly around waist edge (working into bottom loops of foundation row from ribbing), sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join. (108 [116, 124, 132, 140] dc) **Rounds 2-5:** Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each st around, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join. (108 [116, 124, 132, 140] dc) **Round 6 (Increase Round):** Ch 3, dc in same st, *dc in next 8 (9, 10, 10, 11) sts, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, adjusting on last rep if needed to maintain pattern, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join. (120 [128, 136, 144, 152] dc) **Rounds 7-11:** Ch 3, dc in each st around, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join. (120 [128, 136, 144, 152] dc) **Round 12 (Increase Round):** Ch 3, dc in same st, *dc in next 9 (9, 10, 11, 11) sts, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, adjusting on last rep if needed, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join. (132 [140, 149, 157, 166] dc) **Rounds 13-17:** Ch 3, dc in each st around, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join. (132 [140, 149, 157, 166] dc) **Round 18 (Increase Round):** Ch 3, dc in same st, *dc in next 10 (10, 11, 11, 12) sts, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, adjusting on last rep if needed, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join. (144 [153, 162, 171, 180] dc) **Rounds 19-23:** Ch 3, dc in each st around, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join. (144 [153, 162, 171, 180] dc) **Round 24 (Increase Round):** Ch 3, dc in same st, *dc in next 11 (11, 12, 13, 13) sts, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, adjusting on last rep if needed, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join. (156 [166, 175, 184, 194] dc) **Rounds 25-29:** Ch 3, dc in each st around, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join. (156 [166, 175, 184, 194] dc) **Round 30 (Increase Round):** Ch 3, dc in same st, *dc in next 12 (12, 13, 13, 14) sts, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, adjusting on last rep if needed, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join. (168 [179, 188, 198, 208] dc) **Rounds 31-35:** Ch 3, dc in each st around, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join. (168 [179, 188, 198, 208] dc
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