Although this dress is called Diana’s dress, that is actually the pattern name. It’s not for anyone called Diana! It’s for me!
And it’s a size too small. Well actually, I’ve put on weight and I’m a size too big at the moment. So the fit isn’t as I’d like it to be. I started crocheting this dress at the beginning of October, and finished it at the end of November. Finding an appropriate slip to wear underneath was a bit of a challenge. I thought that I’d have to sew one, but I came across one at mesop that blended beautifully. I didn’t really want a contrasting colour.
I used Cotton 8 ply from Bendigo Woollen Mills, thinking that I had enough in my stash. I was wrong of course – played yarn chicken yet again! And yes, the colour, New Ochre, had been discontinued. But as usual, it was Ravelry to the rescue, and I was able to purchase another ball from a fellow Raveller. Yippee!
This dress was worked in the round. I really do enjoy that type of construction! It was fun watching the filet pattern evolve and seeing the diamond shapes appear. I look forward to wearing this dress once I’ve lost some weight. I’m just too conscious of the back and midriff bulges at the moment.
That is an amazing dress, and it looks wonderful on. I’d love to be able to crochet!
Gorgeous dress – a credit to your crocheting skills! Love that colour on you…J
You might be wrong in wanting to wait until you lose weight to wear it. This is such an amazing dress, that I’m absolutely sure all the comments will be about your skills.
You rock!
I can’t believe it’s hand crocheted and in such a short time – fabulous!!
oh wow! that looks fantastic lara!
Total skill envy- I love this and the color is so great on you,too!
I love this dress Lara. Such a good colour too.