Crochet Elegant Lacy Christening Gown Free Pattern

Materials

• Lightweight (3) yarn in cream or white - approximately 800 yards
• Crochet hook size 3.5mm (E/4)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers

Abbreviations

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• st(s) - stitch(es)
• rep - repeat

Gauge

10 dc and 5 rows = 4 inches

Pattern Instructions

Bodice

1. Ch 62, join with sl st to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around, join with sl st. (62 sts)
3. Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each st around, join with sl st.
4. Repeat round 2 until the bodice measures 4 inches from the starting edge.

Sleeves

1. Join yarn to armhole edge of bodice.
2. Round 1: Ch 3, dc evenly around the armhole, join with sl st.
3. Round 2: Ch 3, *dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts*, rep from * to * around, join with sl st.
4. Round 3-5: Ch 3, dc around, join with sl st.
5. Round 6: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st.
6. Fasten off and weave in ends. Repeat for the second sleeve.

Skirt

1. Join yarn to bottom edge of bodice.
2. Round 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around, join with sl st.
3. Round 2: Ch 3, *dc in next st, ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in next st*, rep from * to * around, join with sl st.
4. Round 3: Ch 3, *dc in ch-2 space, ch 2, dc in next ch-2 space*, rep from * to * around, join with sl st.
5. Repeat Round 3 until the skirt measures 18 inches from the bodice edge.

Edging

1. Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st.
2. Round 2: Ch 3, *sc in next st, ch 3, skip 1 st*, rep from * to * around, join with sl st.
3. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Finishing

Block the gown to shape, ensuring all lace patterns are opened up.