A flirty little dress for summer!

[dur30cat]

Finally, I completed my crochet dress! In the 2.5 weeks, there's been a lot of *tango* (crochet forward, rip back) with this project.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v487/vintagefusion/Z-ExtLinkPhotos/CRO-lace_dress-model_UB_01.jpg

More details can be found on this entry (http://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2006/04/hot-off-hook.html).

[Btw, I have posted an updated entry (http://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2006/05/everything-about-crochet-lace-dress.html) that contains details like how long it takes me to crochet, the amount of yarn used, pattern modifications etc. And of course, nicer pictures of the dress too!]


Emy

[Yammy]

Thats fantastic... looks fantastic on you too!

[crochetfun]

:clap Absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful fit, lovely design, :cheer

[crochetlady]

Finally, I completed my crochet dress! In the 2.5 weeks, there's been a lot of *tango* (crochet forward, rip back) with this project.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v487/vintagefusion/Z-ExtLinkPhotos/CRO-lace_dress-model_UB_01.jpg

More details can be found on this entry (http://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2006/04/hot-off-hook.html).

Emy


Now I wish I had a body like that or even a friend who would wear that!!!:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap where did you get the pattern from? It drapes so nicely on you? What yarn/thread did you use? Sorry to be so nosy but I simply love this dress!!!

hugs
Vims

[Aelita]

yeah what crochetlady said it is very beautiful and it looks good on you.

[MamaHooks]

You did a beautiful job on the dress and it fit you so perfect. You are very talented. The dress is just lovely! Is that a Lily Chin creation? Is it this dress? (http://www.interweave.com/knit/interweave_knits/pdf_files/crochet_LaceDress.pdf)

[aussiecrocheter]

Very impressive, it looks great on.

[Roli]

Wow! Very beautiful dress. Your work is lovely!:) I was also wondering if it is the Lily Chin dress from Interweave Press.

[Yasmin]

Now I wish I had a body like that or even a friend who would wear that!!!:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap where did you get the pattern from? It drapes so nicely on you? What yarn/thread did you use? Sorry to be so nosy but I simply love this dress!!!

hugs
Vims


It's a gorgeous dress and I love it The drape and the fit is perfect !!! And yes , Vims ! You do have a friend who'd wear that dress happily :cheer and has a similar size except for the height...hint :yes !
Yasmin.

[RachelG]

Ooooo...what a stunner! Amazing!

[Dextersmom]

Gorgeous dress! I love the pattern and style. You are very talented!

[knit-errant]

Fantastic work! That dress looks beautiful on you!

[nadia]

Oh wow! Gorgeous!

Did you use the free Lily Chin Lace Dress (http://www.interweave.com/knit/crochet/crochet_projects.asp)pattern and just make some changes? If that's what you did I like your version much better!:clap I've thought about trying Lily's pattern but don't think I have the skill to change the things I don't like about it.

[Luvmyrott'nboy]

WOW! That is gorgeous!

There are some beautiful crochet dresses I have seen here but would not consider for myself...but this is a whole other story!

It is a beautiful dress and you did a smashing job!

[barbn77]

that's beautiful :hook

[MamaLeigh]

Wow! That's the most gorgeous crocheted dress I've seen! I absolutey love it. The coor is perfect and it looks fantastic on you. Beautiful work! :clap:cheer :clap

[mimi_mia]

Absolutely gorgeous...if I looked like you in it I'd wear it every day :hook

[cshort]

Wow, your dress is beautiful.

[dur30cat]

Oh wow! Gorgeous!

Did you use the free Lily Chin Lace Dress (http://www.interweave.com/knit/crochet/crochet_projects.asp)pattern and just make some changes? If that's what you did I like your version much better!:clap I've thought about trying Lily's pattern but don't think I have the skill to change the things I don't like about it.

Thanks everyone! :blush

Yes, that is indeed the pattern I used. I modified the pattern around 2 areas: the yoke & under the bust.

I'm trying to get it into a wash within the next few days to see the after-effects but I am pretty sure I'll like it since I've used this yarn previously for the baby crochet booties posted here (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14145).

I will attempt to consolidate a blog entry regarding my experience on crocheting this dress.

Besides, this project is a great showcase since this is the yarn I carry and a representation of my abilities as a knitting/crochet instructor ;)

Emy

[wildthing1058]

:drool wow I love that dress that is sooo nice great job

[nadia]

Thanks everyone! :blush

Yes, that is indeed the pattern I used. I modified the pattern around 2 areas: the yoke & under the bust.

I'm trying to get it into a wash within the next few days to see the after-effects but I am pretty sure I'll like it since I've used this yarn previously for the baby crochet booties posted here (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14145).

I will attempt to consolidate a blog entry regarding my experience on crocheting this dress.

Besides, this project is a great showcase since this is the yarn I carry and a representation of my abilities as a knitting/crochet instructor ;)

Emy

I knew it! LOL Your skill is amazing and awe inspiring. The neck line is one of the areas (the main thing) I don't care for on the original pattern. I also like that you eliminated the other area thus making the dress a little shorter AND! it just all seems to blend together so much better. Gosh! I just love your version SO much! Fantastic work.:cheer

[fuzzy ferret]

Oh thats great!! I really like that and its such a great fit on you!

Krystal

[mwedzi]

The drape really is fantastic, and I love the intricate lacy stitch work. It's fabulous!

[sprtsbear]

Emy, how beautiful. This dress sure does show your talent. I love your use of the word "tango". I had never heard that before. It fits right in with "frogging".

[eyenowhour]

Great job. It looks amazing.

[melectric]

I have to agree, Wow. That inspires me to try to make clothes even more.:)

[auntbubbels]

WOW - that is gorgeous:cheer

[Pam Gillette]

Awesome dress! Great job, looks fantastic on you!

[sparkles]

Wish I had a body like that! AMAZING!!!

[laffingliz]

Ooh that is lovely - I have seen that pattern and thought it was a strange length - but yours is lovely - shorter than the original. Well done! :hook

[Julie]

Wow, that's beautiful! :applause

[christinascrochethaven]

Pretty dress! Great job "tangoing":hook

[TepperWear]

That is absolutely gorgeous, and looks totally hot on you!!

[funkyreporter]

WOW!!!!!

That dress is gorgeous and it looks so flattering on you!

Congratulations on your fabulous crochet skills and the svelte figure to be able to wear something so gorgeous!

I'm SO JEALOUS!!!!! :devil But happy for you!:clap

[jeng]

what a lovely flirty dress!!! ... :manyheart

[jeng]

what an elegant dress and a lovely figure too... :manyheart

[Hummywinger]

Very nice Emy
Worth very tango stitch you did.

[ladyhawk2]

I can only hope to be able to crochet something like that in the future. That is so awesome! It looks really great! :clap

[Nichole]

Thats SO pretty! You did a great job.

[justwantacraft]

That is just AWESOME good for you.:cheer

[grrlsmom]

Gorgeous!

[quirkyvirgo]

Beautiful dress! Great job. :cheer

[mimicat]

Very pretty! :yay Looks great on you, now I'm thinking of making myself a dress too..:hook

[dur30cat]

Thanks everyone, it's awesome to realize that at the end of the day, the finished product ends up the way I like it (with lots of frogging and trying on.)

It's definitely so worth the effort that I am thinking of knitting a dress next! LOL

Em

[Cuddlefish]

It's awesome, I love it!

[kellilee]

Wow! I'm so impressed with the talent on this board. :clap

[annaht]

Oh, gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! If I can get the pdf to open up, I may have to add that to my to-do list!

[Ginger]

It's beautiful!

[wyldflrs]

Beautiful Dress! :manyheart

[Jodi1978]

Just love that dress. Great job.:clap

[Adri]

Spectacular dress! Great fit, too!

[Ennovy88]

Definitely beautiful... I had been watching your progress on your blog... fantastic job... and it looks great on you.

[msjett]

I LOVE THAT DRESS !!!! I scanned through the posts, so forgive me if I missed this, but what yarn did you use?

[Kellycat]

Wow a lot of work! Worth it, it's very pretty~

[shella85222]

Emy that is beautiful. You did a awesome job on it. Looks very pretty on you also.:hook

[Karen C.]

That is so pretty! What yarn did you use?

[laureni526]

I think I am going to make this dress. I don't think I will look as good in it, but it is too gorgeous not to try. When I first saw this on the interweave website, I thought - it would be crazy to make, but it's just so beautiful. Great work!

[Sonny321]

Very pretty. I love that.

[dur30cat]

Thanks...

I would certainly encourage everyone to try it...there are some minor errors in the pattern but it's easily deciphered.

Btw, I have posted an updated entry (http://vintagefusionhandcrafts.blogspot.com/2006/05/everything-about-crochet-lace-dress.html) that contains details like how long it takes me to crochet, the amount of yarn used, pattern modifications etc.

Cheers
Emy

[Crochet Fanatic]

It looks beautiful, and fits you wonderfully! I like your yoke better than the original pattern....great job!

[The Shrone]

Excellent work! I love the pattern. It looks great on you! What an accomplishment!

~ Lori

[rude-girl72]

OHHHH I'm in love with this dress!
when I loose a lot of weight, I want one. till then I gonna watch yours every day ;) :cheer :clap :hook

[j_kawano]

Wow that is great...you did a wonderful job on it. Congratulations on it.

[Barbara in FL]

:cheer Emy, you did an absolute marvelous job on this dress. It looks so flattering on you. You really do have a skill in crocheting. :hug

[Creations of Cris]

Beautiful! That dress is very stunning.

Cris~

[Sarah]

Gorgeous dress! :hook

[dur30cat]

Thank you all! I am sure the newer photos on my blog look waaay better! :)

[knitcrochet]

Gorgeous! You and Dress!:cheer

[shadow]

Wow! very pretty!

[dur30cat]

Thanks. I am hoping that I will get around to crocheting another dress some day. :)

[V-Hooked]

iT LOOKS GREAT ON YOU!

[Riohnna]

Beautiful!!

[crochetgirl2]

Va Va VOOM!! Super awesome - terrific job! What've you got on underneath, in the black?? Looks like it's 1 piece?? But doesn't look like a slip??
Smiles, Louise

[Svetlana]

Wow! I don't know how I missed THAT!!!!!
LOVE IT! :manyheart Absolutely LOVE IT!:manyheart
BRAVO!:clap :clap :clap

[OzRebel]

That is just spectacular! Yours is much improved over the pattern!!! Looks amazing on you! :yay You have much to be proud of!

[clare]

Thats very pretty, looks great on :yes

[lhasaapsolady]

That is a great dress, very pretty.

[dur30cat]

Va Va VOOM!! Super awesome - terrific job! What've you got on underneath, in the black?? Looks like it's 1 piece?? But doesn't look like a slip??
Smiles, Louise

Hi Louise,

You got it figured it! I had a simple spaghetti black dress under. That's before I had found someone to install a slip for me. :)

[tiggerhale]

Great job!

[craftdiva]

Awesome!!!

[Wanda T]

Absolutely AMAZING!!!!

[Croshay]

If only I were thin enough to wear something like that. :haha

You did a FANTASTIC job!! :cheer :cheer :cheer

[TamKing]

What a gorgeous dress!! You've done a remarkable job on it!:hook

[Trinket]

I am just completely blown away. It looks so professional! You do really wonderful work! :yes

[isabelbell]

Is that from Interweave? I have been eyeing that pattern. Great job and great encourgement!!

[dur30cat]

Is that from Interweave? I have been eyeing that pattern. Great job and great encourgement!!

Yes it is. I did some adjustments to the pattern so that it'll fit me better in terms of style. I have to say that I really love it! :)

[jap]

You look marevelously stunning in your amazing dress! Wonderful job!