Sugar N Spice Dress ~FREE PATTERN~

Yesterday I was feeling kind of blah and uninspired. I think Im going through a winter, extended winter, funk. We just cant seem to stop snowing here in northern Minnesota and its April! Any how last night I needed something sweet (and not of the food variety as I swear I have eaten my way through this entire season to ease the pains of cabin fever.) I needed something wee and pretty and something that made me feel warm n fuzzy on the inside..... and here it is. I call it Sugar N Spice cuz after all that and everything nice is exactly what lil girls are made of.

Hope you enjoy giving this pattern a try as much as I enjoyed coming up with it. Its very easy, I would even say beginners could do this. Have fun <3 I have done a video tutorial for this dress and it can be found HERE...... its a work in progress, but was a fun challenge. Also pop on by and join me on my Facebook page called Strings and Things :) and join our group page for fun with other crafters and artist called Crochet Supernova :)

*Note: I will be working in different colors than the pink and chocolate but it is the same pattern. Also, the pattern is for about a 3 months size. I will be adding notes on how to adjust at a later date.*

*Went over it and made some corrections and changes. People were asking if the bodice could be done in the round so there werent so many ends to weave in and I thought that was a wonderful idea! Please always feel free to correct or make suggestions to me as I am new to pattern writing and welcome and help making it a more enjoyable pattern for you all to work*


Materials:
Worsted Weight Yarn... I used I Love This Yarn! in pink and brown
Size H crochet hook (5.00mm)
A scissors
A large eyed needle for weaving in ends
A SMILE :)

Stitch Guide:
SC = single chain
HDC = half double crochet
DC = double crochet
TC = treble crochet
SL = slip stitch
Ch = chain

Let's Begin!!!!! :)

Leave a rather long tail, 8 inches is good, for weaving in ends

Chain 51 join in the round 

Rnd 1: Chain 2 and HDC in each of the next 5 stitches. HDC ch 1 HDC in next stitch. HDC in next 12 stitches. HDC ch 1 HDC in next stitch. HDC in next 12 stitches. HDC ch 1 HDC in next stitch. HDC in next 12 stitches. HDC ch1 HDC in next stitch. HDC in each of the last 6 stitches. Join with sl stitch to the top of ch 2.

Rnd 2: Chain 2. HDC in each of the next 6 stitches. HDC, ch 1, HDC in ch 1 space. HDC in each of the next 14 stitches. HDC, ch1, HDC in ch 1 space. HDC in each of the next 14 stitches. HDC, ch1 HDC in ch 1 space. HDC in each of the next 14 stitches. HDC, ch 1, HDC in ch 1 space. HDC in each of the last 7 stitches. Join with sl stitch to top of ch 2.

Rnd 3: Chain 2. HDC in each of the next 7 stiches. HDC, ch 1, HDC in ch 1 space. HDC in each of the next 16 st. HDC, ch1, HDC in ch 1 space. HDC in each of the next 16 stitches. HDC, ch 1, HDC in next ch 1 space. HDC in each of the next 16 stitches. HDC, ch 1 HDC in ch 1 space. HDC in each of the next 8 stitches. Join with slip stitch to top of ch 2.

Joining Sleeves:

Rnd 4: Chain 2. HDC in next 8 stitches. HDC in the ch 1 space, fold body to make ch 1 space to match evenly with next ch 1 space to make arm hole, sc through BOTH ch 1 spaces drawing them together to form arm hole, HDC in the ch 1 space you just joined and continue to work across the next stitches with a HDC in each of the next 18 stitches. HDC in the ch 1 space, fold last ch 1 space to match other ch 1 space to make arm hole and sc through BOTH ch 1 spaces joining them together. HDC in the ch 1 space  you just joined into. HDC in last 9 stitches. Join with slip stitch to top of chain 2.

Change color for waistband..... Join new color and......

Rnd 5 5: Chain 2. HDC in each stitch around. Join with slip stitch to beginning chain 2.

Rnd 6: Chain 2.  HDC in each stitch across. Join to begin in the round.

At the end of Row 6 change color to skirt color ........

Rnd 7: Chain 2. HDC in same stitch as joining. HDC in next 3 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch all the way around. Joining with slip stitch to beginning chain. Chain 5.

Rnd 8: Treble crochet in same st as ch 5. TC in each of the next 3 stitches. TC, ch 2, TC in next.... all the way around. When u get to the end make sure there are 3 treble crochets before u join. Its ok if u have to double up here, the count of three is whats important. Chain 4.

Rnd 9: TC ch 2, TC in the ch 2 space. TC in the next 4 st. TC, ch 2, TC in next ch 2 space. Work this way all the way around to last 3 st. TC in last 3 stitches joining w a slip st to top of chain 4. chain 4.

Rnd 10: TC in next stitch. TC, ch 2, TC in the ch 2 space. TC in next 5 st. TC, ch 2, TC in next ch 2 space. Work this way all the way around until last 4 stitches. TC in last 4 stitches joining with a slip st to top of ch 4. Chain 4.

Rnd 11: Tc in next 2 stitches. TC, ch 2, TC in next ch 2 space. TC in each of the next 6 st. TC, ch 2, TC in the next ch 2 space. continue around to the last 3 st. TC in last 3 st and sl stitch into top of ch 4 st. Chain 4.

Rnd 12: TC in next st 2 st. TC, ch 2, TC in next ch 2 space. Tc in next 7 stitches. Tc, ch 2, Tc in next ch 2 space. Do this around to last 3 stitches. TC in last 3 stitches and sl stitch into top of ch 4.

Join the band color during the slip stitch into the last rounds chain 4. Chain 4 with new color and continue.

Rnd 13: TC in next 4 stitches. TC, ch 2, TC in next ch 2 space. TC in the next 8 stitches. TC, ch 2, TC in next ch 2 space. Do this all the way around until there are 3 stitches left. TC in last 3 stitches. Join with a slip stitch to top of chain 4. Chain 4.

Rnd 14: TC in next 5 stitches. TC, ch 2, TC in next ch 2 space. TC in next 9 stitches. TC, ch 2, TC in next ch 2 space. Do this around to last 3 stitches. TC in last 3 stitches, join to ch 4 with a slip stitch. Chain 3.

Edging Row: DC in same stitch as joining. skip 1 stitch, SC in next stitch, skip one stitch, 3 DC in next stitch repeat until u reach ch 2 space. 5 DC in ch 2 space,skip next stitch, 1 SC in next stitch, skip 1 stitch, 3 DC in next stitch repeat until you come to the last stitch. 1 DC in the same stitch as first ch 3. Cut and fasten off.

Take the time now to weave in allllllll your ends and stitch up the back of the dress. With back of the dress facing you join yarn in a stitch at the back of the neck edge and ch 1. SC in each stitch around neck. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

Now on to the sleeves :)

With the back of your project facing you, attach yarn into the stitch BEFORE the under arm stitch on the left sleeve. Ch 2, HDC in each st around making sure to include stitch in the arm pit area of sleeve. At the end of the round join and change color for finishing the sleeve. Chain 1. SC in each stitch around and fasten off. Weave in all ends.

For the right sleeve attach yarn in the stitch AFTER the under arm stitch. Follow the rest of sleeve instructions as before.

Make 2 Curly Cues: Leave a long (8 inches) tail
Chain 30
2 SC in second ch from the hook and in each stitch across. Fasten off leaving a long tail (8 inches)

Making the Bow: leave a very long tail (24 inches) and with body stripe color
Chain 25
HDC in 3rd ch from the hook and in each across. Join contrast color and chain 2. turn.
HDC in each stitch across. Join w previous color and ch 2. Turn.
HDC in each stitch across. Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing and wrapping bow. (24 inches)

Fold in half so ends match up and sew together with blunt eye needle. Keeping seam in the back use yarn to wrap around and around middle to make the bow. tie securely.

Heres the flower pattern :)


When assembling do the curls first together..... then affix the bow/flower over them :)

Hope you enjoyed the pattern :) This dress measures 8 inches across the chest...... ******* if you are not getting 8 inches across the chest go up or down a hook size accordingly********

*please remember I am NOT a professional pattern writer, justa momma that likes to play with pretties :) Please if you see anything that is questionable bring it to my attention :)