Flutter Sleeves
Sleeve Foundation
Use blush pink and 3.5 mm hook. On one armhole, identify the shoulder seam. Measure 6 cm down the front edge and 6 cm down the back edge. Mark both points.
Join at the front marker, work 30 sc evenly across the 12 cm upper arc to the back marker, crossing the shoulder seam. Do not work around the lower underarm.
Flutter Rows
Turn.
Row 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each sc. (60 dc) Turn.
Row 3:Ch 2, repeat 30 times. (90 dc) Turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in every st. (90 sc) Fasten off.
Repeat on the other armhole, matching the marked arc and counts. This yields one softly ruffled cap on each side.
Lace Hem Border
Hem Round 1
With blush pink, join in any of the 240 hem-foundation sc. Ch 1 and sc in that same stitch.
Repeat 24 times: skip next 4 foundation sts, 11 tr in next st, skip next 4 foundation sts, sc in next st.
The last sc location is the starting sc. Instead of making a second sc there, join to the first sc. Result: 24 fans of 11 tr and 24 sc anchors.
Hem Round 2
Ch 1, sc in same anchor. For each fan: ch 1, work dc in each of its 11 tr with ch 1 between adjacent dc, ch 1, sc in the next anchor.
On the last fan, join to the first sc instead of making a duplicate anchor. Each fan has 11 dc and 12 ch-1 spaces.
Hem Round 3
Ch 1, sc in each sc anchor, each dc, and each ch-1 space around. Join and fasten off. (24 x 24 = 576 sc)
Keep tension relaxed. Wet-block individual fans into smooth rounded scallops without pulling the skirt waist wider.
Blossoms
Five-Petal Center
With cream, make a magic ring (make an adjustable loop around two fingers, insert the hook through it and draw up the working yarn). Ch 1 and 5 sc into the ring. Tighten and join.
Round 2: 2 sc in every st. Join. (10 sc) Fasten off.
Five Petals
Join blush pink. Repeat 5 times: ch 2, work (2 dc, 1 tr, 2 dc) in the next center st, ch 2, sl st in the next center st.
All 10 center stitches are used. Join and fasten off. Aim for 4 to 5 cm diameter. For smaller forget-me-nots, use a 2.5 mm hook.
Large Waist Flower
Make the same center. For each petal, replace the middle group with (2 dc, 3 tr, 2 dc) and use ch 3 at both sides.
For a fuller bouquet, layer one small flower on a large one, offsetting the petals and sewing through both centers.
Leaves and Small Flowers
Pointed Leaf
With sage green and 3 mm hook, ch 9.
Working along one side: sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next, hdc in next, dc in next 3, hdc in next, and (sc, ch 2, sc) in the last ch.
Continue along the opposite side of the same chain: hdc in next, dc in next 3, hdc in next, sc in next, sl st in last. Fasten off with a sewing tail.
Embroider a straight vein down the middle if desired.
Tiny Filler Flower
With a contrast color and 3 mm hook, make a magic ring. Repeat 5 times into the ring: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st.
Tighten, fasten off, and sew the center securely. Embroider a contrasting center using three short straight stitches.
Quantities
Make 7 main motifs for the lower-front garland, 14 leaves, and 8 tiny filler flowers. Alternate the two bouquet colors when specified. Keep the dress back plain so that the design remains comfortable when seated.
Applique Placement
Lay the blocked dress flat. Mark the front center and both side seams. Arrange motifs 3 to 5 cm above the start of the lace hem, distributing them evenly between the side seams.
Overlap only the leaf bases, not their tips. Baste first, then sew around all edges and through every layered center with small matching stitches.
Waist Bow
Large Bow Rectangle
With blush pink and 3.5 mm hook, ch 74.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (73 sc)
Rows 2 through 18: Ch 1, sc in each st. Turn. (73 sc) Fasten off.
Block the rectangle to about 36 x 7 cm. The folded bow will be about 18 cm wide. Fold the two short ends to the center back with a 1 cm overlap and stitch together.
Center Wrap
Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (8 sc) Work 8 rows total, turning each time.
Pinch the middle of the bow rectangle into three folds. Wrap the small strip around it. Sew its ends together on the reverse. Secure through the folded layers.
Two Tails
For each tail, ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (10 sc) Work 34 rows total, or until 15 cm long.
On the last row, skip the first st and sc in the remaining 9 for a softly angled end. Fasten off. Turn the angled corner under if needed.
Attach the Bow
Sew the tail tops behind the bow. Position the bow at the front waist and angle the tails downward and outward. Sew the bow center and both outer loops securely. Stitch each tail along its length and at its lower end, keeping it flat to the skirt without stretching the lace.
Neckline and Closures
Neckline Edge
Using mint green or the specified trim color, join at the back neck. Work 1 sc per horizontal stitch and approximately 2 sc per dc row-end around the neck, excluding the vertical center-back slit.
At inner corners, work sc2tog across the corner if needed to lie flat. Join. Work one further round of sc. Join and fasten off.
Back Bands
Along each vertical back-slit edge, work 2 sc into each dc row-end for Rows 15 through 23. (18 sc) Turn. Work 2 more rows of 18 sc. Fasten off.
Lightly block the two bands so that they overlap by about 1 cm without pulling the back panel.
Closures
Sew three snaps through small soft backing patches, at approximately 1 cm below the top of the slit, its midpoint, and 1 cm above its bottom. Align paired halves before stitching. Cover exposed backing edges with soft fabric.
Finishing and Blocking
Weave ends through several stitches, reverse direction, and secure. Wash according to the yarn label. Gently press out water in a towel. Do not wring.
Pin the bodice to 56 cm chest circumference, ease the skirt outward without stretching the waist, and shape the lace scallops, sleeve ruffles, and appliques. Dry completely on a flat surface.
Care Instructions
Hand-wash cool if compatible with all materials. Support the wet garment and dry flat. Do not hang while wet. Check snaps, seams, ribbon, and applique attachments before each wear. Repair any loose parts before use.
Safety Note for Children’s Wear
The illustration may show decorative beads or ribbon. For a child-worn sample, substitute embroidered centers, stitch sash and bow tails flat, and secure every applique edge. Use with a sewn cotton slip or suitable underdress where the fabric is open. This design is occasion clothing, not sleepwear.
Sample Review Checklist
Before considering this pattern complete, record these measurements after blocking:
Verify these stitch counts:
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