MARVEL 8PLY FAIRY TOP & NETTING SKIRT

Instructions

Note: Crochet Ties on Skirt can be replaced using ribbon for fastening and artificial ready-made Flowers in place of Crochet Flowers.

This pattern is worked in UK Crochet terms

Bodice Front

Using 4 mm hook, make 42 (44-48-52) ch.

1st Row (RS) - 3ch (counts as first tr), miss 4ch, 1tr in each ch to end ... 42 (44-48-52) sts.

2nd Row - 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr in each st to end.

3rd Row (Pattern row) - 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr in next 0 (1-0-2 )st/s, (1ch, miss 1st, 1tr in next 2sts) rep to last 2 (3-2-4) sts, 1ch, miss 1st, 1tr in next 1 (2-1-3) sts.*

Rep 2nd Row 9 (11, 15, 17) times more.

Rep 3rd Row, once more.

Neck Shaping -

1st Row - 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr in next 13 (14-14-15) sts, 1htr in next 2 (2-3-3) sts, 1dc in next 10 (10-12-14) sts, 1htr in next 2 (2-3-3) sts, 1tr in rem 14 (15-15-16) sts.

2nd Row - 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr in next 11 (12-12-13) sts, 1htr in next 2 (2-3-3) sts, 1dc in next 14 (14-16-18) sts, 1htr in next 2 (2-3-3) sts, 1tr in rem 12 (13-13-14) sts, fasten off.

Bodice Back

Work same as for FRONT to *

Rep 2nd Row 3 (5, 7, 9) times more.

Divide for Back opening -

1st Row - 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr in 20 (21-23-25) sts ... 21 (22, 24, 26 ) sts, turn.

Cont only on these stitches, work 5 (5-7-7) more rows of tr.

Pattern Row - 3ch (counts as first tr st) , 1tr in next 0 (1-0-2) st/s, (1ch, miss 1st, 1tr in next 2sts), rep to last 2sts, 1ch, miss 1st, 1tr in last st.

Right Back Neck Shaping -

1st Row - 1ch, 1dc in next 5 (5-6-7) sts, 1htr in next 2 (2-3-3) sts, 1tr in rem 14 (15-15-16) sts.

2nd Row - 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr in next 11 (12-12-13) sts, 1htr in next 2 (2-3-3) sts, 1dc in rem 7 (7-8-9) sts, fasten off.

Rejoin yarn in next st on Back for Left Back neck by drawing up a loop.

1st Row - 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr in rem 20 (21-23-25) sts, turn ... 21 (22, 24, 26) sts.

Cont only on these stitches, work 5 (5-7-7) more rows of tr.

Pattern Row - 3ch (counts as first tr), (1ch, miss 1st, 1tr in next 2sts), rep to last 2 (3-2-4) sts, 1ch, miss 1st, 1tr in next 1 (2-1-3) st/s.

Neck Shaping -

1st Row - 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr in next 13 (14-14-15) sts, 1htr in next 2 (2-3-3) sts, 1dc in rem 5 (5-6-7) sts.

2nd Row - 1ch, 1dc in next 7 (7-8-9) sts, 1htr in next 2 (2-3-3) sts, 1tr in rem 12 (13-13-14 )sts, DO NOT FASTEN OFF.

Buttonhole Loop

Make 12ch, join in side of tr on 2nd last row, with a slst, fasten off.

Finishing

With RS facing, pin Front and Back along shoulders and sides. Using yarn and yarn needle, sew shoulders with a back stitch. Sew sides leaving an opening of 13 (14-15-16) cm for armholes. Draw up a loop on bottom hemline, at a seam, 1ch, 1dc in each st around hemline. Work 2 more rows of dc.

Weave in all loose ends. Sew button to suit loop.

Skirt

Cut fabric as follows -
Size 4 - (170 cms wide x 56cm) x 4 & (24cm x 60cm) x 1 for Waistband.
Size 6 - (180 cms wide x 60cm) x 4 & (24cm x 64cm) x 1 for Waistband.
Size 8 - (185 cms wide x 64cm) x 4 & (24cm x 67cm) x 1 for Waistband.
Size 10 - (190 cms wide x 64cm) x 4 & (24cm x 69cm) x 1 for Waistband.

Next - Sew 2 rows of gather stitch along the top of each piece (2 pieces can put together before stitching, 4 makes it difficult to draw up).

Next - Fold net waistband in half lengthways to double the thickness, gather Skirt to suit with and pin to waistband with open ends to skirt, sew in place with 1cm seam allowance .

Next - Fold waistband over seam allowance to cover stitching slightly on WS.

Next - Sew in place close to fold near skirt.

Ties (make 2)

Make 71ch.

1st Row - Skip 1ch, 1dc in each st to end, turn.

2nd Row - 1ch, 1dc in each st to end, fasten off.

Using Sewing machine, attach ties to top of skirt, setting one side back 6 cm to allow for a small overlap.

Flowers

Crochet Centre -

Make 2ch.

1st Rnd -14dc in 2nd ch from hook, slst in dc at beg of rnd ... 14sts.

2nd Rnd - 3ch, 3tr in the same st as slst, 4tr in each st to end, slst in 3rd ch at beg of rnd ... 56sts, fasten off. Weave in loose ends.

Netting Petals (makes 3) -

Cut 72 petals 5 cm x 5 cm, tapering to a point (24 petals per Flower).

Next - Join the petals using the sewing machine as follows:
Fold each petal into 3 to form an 'N' shape from the bottom, stitch to halfway, fold the next petal and add by overlapping with last petal sewn. Repeat this process until 24 petals are sewn together. Make 3 sets.

Next - Coil the petals to 3 layers and pin to the crochet centre. Sew in place.

Finishing

Secure Flowers onto Waistband.