Fashion dresses

Materials:
- 4mm crochet hook
- DK weight yarn in desired color
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle

Gauge:
16 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches in double crochet

Pattern:
Begin by chaining 120 stitches, then slip stitch to join in the round. Be careful not to twist your chain.

Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), double crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch to join to the top of the beginning chain 3.

Round 2-5: Chain 3, double crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch to join to the top of the beginning chain 3.

Round 6: Chain 3, double crochet in the next 5 stitches, *chain 2, skip 2 stitches, double crochet in the next 6 stitches* repeat from * to * around, slip stitch to join to the top of the beginning chain 3.

Round 7-10: Chain 3, double crochet in each stitch and chain space around, slip stitch to join to the top of the beginning chain 3.

Round 11: Chain 3, double crochet in the next 3 stitches, *chain 2, skip 2 stitches, double crochet in the next 6 stitches* repeat from * to * around, ending with chain 2, skip 2 stitches, slip stitch to join to the top of the beginning chain 3.

Round 12-15: Chain 3, double crochet in each stitch and chain space around, slip stitch to join to the top of the beginning chain 3.

Round 16: Chain 3, double crochet in the next stitch, *chain 2, skip 2 stitches, double crochet in the next 6 stitches* repeat from * to * around, ending with chain 2, skip 2 stitches, slip stitch to join to the top of the beginning chain 3.

Round 17-20: Chain 3, double crochet in each stitch and chain space around, slip stitch to join to the top of the beginning chain 3.

Continue in this manner, alternating between the lace pattern and plain double crochet rounds, until the dress reaches your desired length.

Finish off and weave in any loose ends. Add any desired embellishments, such as a ribbon belt or flower appliques, to complete the vintage lace dress.