Designed and named for the non-profit organisation - Upon Butterfly Wings (www.uponbutterflywings.org.uk)
This is an easy pattern, suitable for a beginner and shouldn't take too long and doesn't use a lot of yarn to make. Please note that this is written in UK. Should you use this pattern, please tag me in your makes if posted on Instagram - I would like to see how my pattern has helped.
This gown is sized to fit around 22-26wk, by upping the hook size/or yarn size will increase the overall size of the gown. If you are making it larger, add a few rows for the length.
Stitch terms used:
Ch - Chain
Tr - Treble Crochet
St - Stitch
Sk - Skip
Htr - Half Treble
Sl st - Slip Stitch
You will need:
3.5mm hook
DK yarn (Upon Butterfly Wings have colours they prefer on their FAQ page)
1 length of ribbon to tie up at the back
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Scissors
Contrasting DK yarn for the edging (optional)
1) Ch24, tr in the second stitch from the hook, 2tr in the next st, *tr in the next st, 2tr in same st* repeat to the end (34)
2) Ch2, turn, *tr in the next 2sts, 2tr in the same st* repeat until you have 3 st left. Tr in each of these (44 inc turning ch)
3) Ch2, turn, *tr in the next 3sts, 2tr in the same st* repeat to the end (54 inc turning ch)
4) Ch2, turn, tr in the next 7sts, ch2, sk12 st, tr in the next 14sts, ch2, sk12 st, tr in the last 8sts (34 inc the chs)
5) Ch2, htr to end - inc the ch2 st in arm holes (34)
6 - 14) Ch2, tr to end (34) - or repeat row 6 until desired length
Weave in the ends
Coloured neckline:
Change to a different coloured yarn and attach to one corner of the neck, Ch1, then htr along to the end of the neck (24 inc ch) - weave in ends
Coloured Scalloped edge:
Attach to the bottom corner of the gown, ch1, *3htr in the next st, sl st in the next st* repeat to the end (65 - inc sl sts and ch1) - weave in ends
To finish, thread a ribbon through one side of the back and thread through the other side and tie in a bow
Hopefully this pattern is easy to follow, but any questions you may have please get in touch.
