Seashells and posies dress, revisited
This little dress was crocheted for Stella back in October 2007. Because she’s such a little dot it fits her now!
This was the first lacy, 4ply cotton garment I’d crocheted. I still get a little thrill when I see her in it and realise that I made it myself!
On another topic, have you been over to the Make & Meaning blog? It’s a multi-author blog and has eloquent, stimulating posts and discussion on a number of issues of relevance to the creative community. It really makes me think. At the moment I’m also enjoying listening to podcasts (yes, I’m a little late to the party with that aspect of technology), especially the ones from Craftypod. I sometimes wonder if the people at the gym suspect that while I’m working out I’m listening to discussion of craft and making things rather than motivational music…
Very cute! The pattern is really pretty!
this dress is such a darling. I wanna cry right now.
This dress is absolutely beautiful – well done. I’m just getting into crochet myself – not quite at garment level making level yet…ahem…more like lucky if I can do a granny square!!
That little dress is so darling! And Stella is as pretty as a perfect little seashell. All pink & white and delicate-looking. Great pictures!
WendyBee
Cute dress! I’ve just attempted to learn to crochet, and now I can genuinely say that dress looks amazing (I got stuck on the single chain stitch…). How long did it take?
Fantastic looking crochet! The colours are a good pick too.
I am trying to learn how to crochet, but am not further advanced than making a daisy chain at this stage 😉
Your daughter is sweet! I finally have a niece and another one on the way. I might make this dress now. I have liked this pattern ever since it came out. 🙂
Your dress turned out beautifully, and your daughter is simply precious! I am working on this same pattern and I’m at the point of doing the “posies”. Maybe you can help me? When it says to go the “opposite direction” does that mean I turn (I think not since I’m supposed to be working on the WS) or does that mean crocheting backward, i.e., left to right?? And, after I crochet the 5 chain ring attached at the first 3cl, when I do the next 2 petals of the flower (2x2cl) and the last 3cl I end up with 4 petals around the ring with the first 3cl off to the side. Hmmm. Thanks so much. I’m doing this for my granddaughter and would like it to be perfect! 🙂