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Vintage 1970s Picot Lace Dress
#1290
This long-sleeved dress has a lovely, luxurious lace
pattern of picot-crochet. The unfitted body of dress is lined, contrasting with
see-through effect of close-fitting sleeves. Picot loops edge the deep U
neckline, wrists, & hem. Change the length to mid-calf or floor-length,
& you have a gorgeous bridal gown for your own special wedding day.
SIZE:
10, 12, 14 &16.
Directions are for size 10 with changes for 12, 14 & 16 in brackets.
MATERIALS:
Diamond Scheepjes Ravelli, 50 gm Balls: 11 [12-13-14]
1 Steel Crochet Hook #1 [UK #0]
1 ½ yds Silk Organdy for Lining
Matching Sewing Thread
MEASUREMENTS:
Body Bust = 32 ½” [34”-36”-38”]
Finished Bust = 34” [36”-39”-41”]
GAUGE/TENSION:
2 Patts [28 Sts] = 3 ¼”
1 Patt [12 Rows] = 3”
PATTERN:
[Worked on multiple of 14 CH]
1ST ROW: SC in 8th CH from hk, [CH 3, sk 2 CH, SC in next
CH] twice, * SC in each of next 2 CH, CH 3, SC in last SC made [picot=P], SC in
each of next 3 CH, [CH 3, sk 2, SC in next CH] 3 times, rep from * across. CH
5, turn.
2ND ROW: SC in 1st CH-3 sp, * [CH 3,
SC in next CH-3 sp] twice, CH 9, SC in next CH-3 sp, rep from * across, end CH
3, SC in next CH-3 sp, CH 3, SC in turning sp. CH 5, turn.
3RD ROW: SC in 1st CH-3 sp, * CH 3,
SC in next CH-3 sp; in CH-9 sp, work 3 SC [CH 3, SC in last SC made (P), 3 SC]
twice, SC in next CH-3 sp, rep from * across, end CH 3, SC in CH-3 sp, CH 3, SC
in turning CH. CH 11, turn.
4TH ROW: Sk 1st CH-3 sp, SC in next
CH-3 sp * turn, 3 SC, P, 3 SC in last sp, turn, CH 7, SC in center SC bet 2 P
on last row, CH 9, SC in next CH-3 sp, rep from * across, end last rep CH 9, sk
next CH-3 sp, SC in turning CH, CH 1, turn.
5TH ROW: In 1st CH-9 sp, work 3 SC,
P, 6 SC, P, 3 SC, * CH 3, [3 SC, P, 3 SC in next sp] twice, rep from * across.
CH 1, turn.
6TH ROW: SC in 1st SC, * CH 7, sk P,
6 SC & P, SC in next SC, CH 3, SC in next CH-3 sp, CH 3, sk 2 SC, SC in
next SC, rep from * across, end CH 7, sk P, 6 SC & P, SC in next SC. CH 5,
turn.
7TH ROW: * 3 SC, P, 3 SC in next sp, [CH 3, SC
in next sp] twice, CH 3, rep from * across, end 3 SC, P, 3 SC in last sp. CH
11, turn.
8TH ROW: * SC in CH-3 sp, [CH 3, SC in next CH-3
sp] twice, CH 9, rep from * across, end last rep CH 9, SC in turning CH. CH 5,
turn.
9TH ROW: * In next sp, 3 SC [P, 3 SC] twice, SC
in next sp, CH 3, SC in next sp, rep from * across, end in last sp, 3 SC [P, 3
SC] twice. CH 11, turn.
10TH ROW: * SC in center SC bet next 2 P on last
row, CH 9, SC in next sp, turn, 3 SC, P, 3 SC in last sp, turn, CH 7, rep from
* across, end CH 7, SC in center SC bet last 2 P, CH 5, sk next P, DC in next
SC. CH 1, turn.
11TH ROW: 3 SC in 1st sp, * CH 3, [3
SC, P, 3 SC in next sp] twice, rep from * across, end CH 3, 3 SC, P, 3 SC in
last sp. CH 5, turn.
12TH ROW: Sk 1st P, SC in next SC, *
CH 3, SC in next sp, CH 3, sk 2 SC, SC in next SC, CH 7, sk P, 6 SC & P, SC
in next SC, rep from * across, end CH 3, SC in next sp, CH 3, sk 2 SC, SC in
next SC. CH 5, turn.
13TH ROW: SC in 1st sp, CH 3, SC in
next sp, * CH 3; in next sp, 3 SC, P, 3 SC, [CH 3, SC in next sp] twice, rep
from * across, end last rep [CH 3, SC in next sp] 3 times. CH 5, turn.
14TH ROW: * SC in next sp, [CH 3, SC in next sp]
twice, CH 9, rep from * across, end [CH 3, SC in next sp] twice. CH 5, turn.
Rep 3rd – 14th rows for patt.
DRESS: BACK:
Beg at lower edge, CH 154 [168-182-196].
Work in patt until piece meas approx 28”, or needed length
to underarm [This is where you can lengthen for a floor
length gown], end patt 7th row.
Piece should meas 16 ½” [18”-19 ½”-21”] wide. Fasten off.
Turn work.
SHAPE ARMHOLES:
Sk 3 SC, P, 2 SC, join yarn in next SC, CH 5. Work patt 14th row
across.
Beg with patt 3rd row, work in patt as establ
until armhole meas approx 5” above start of armhole, end patt 9th
row. CH 11, turn.
SHAPE NECK: SHOULDER:
NEXT ROW: Work patt 10th row, from 1st * to 2nd
* 0 [2-3-3] times, end SC in center SC bet next 2 P on last row, CH 9, SC in
next sp, turn, work 3 SC, P, 3 SC in last sp. DO NOT TURN.
NEXT ROW: Work from 1st * on 11th row
across. CH 5, turn.
Work in patt as establ until armhole meas 7” [7”-7 ½”-7 ½”]
from start. Fasten off.
Join yarn with DC in CH-5 sp at arm side of last long riw,
CH 5. Follow patt 10th row, work from 1st * to 2nd
* 2 [2-3-3] times, end Sc in center SC bet next 2 P on last row, CH 9, SC in
next sp, turn, work 3 SC, P, 3 SC in last sp. DO NOT TURN.
Compl as for 1st shoulder.
FRONT:
Beg at lower edge, CH 168 [168-182-196].
Work same as back until piece meas same as back to
underarm, end patt 7th row.
Piece should meas 18” [18”-19 ½”-21”] wide. Fasten off.
Turn work.
SHAPE ARMHOLES:
Sk 3 SC, P, 2 SC, join yarn in next SC, CH 5. Work patt 14th row
across.
Beg with patt 3rd row, work in patt as establ
until armhole meas approx 2” above underarm, end patt 9th row. CH
11, turn.
SHAPE NECK:
Comp same as back.
SLEEVES:
Beg at lower edge, CH 56 [56-70-70].
Work patt 1st – 10th rows. CH 1,
turn.
** INC ROW: In 1st sp, work 1 SC, P & 3 SC,
* CH 3, [3 SC, P, 3 SC in next sp] twice, rep from * across, end CH 3; in last
sp, 3 SC, P, 1 SC. CH 1, turn.
NEXT ROW: SC in 1st SC, CH 7, sk P, * SC in next
SC, CH 3, SC in next sp, CH 3, sk 2 SC, SC in next SC, CH 7, sk P, 6 SC &
P, rep from * across, end last rep CH 7, sk P, SC in next SC. CH 5, turn.
Beg with 7th row, work in patt to end of patt 10th
row. CH 1, turn.
Rep from ** [inc row] 4 times.
Work even until piece meas approx 17” from start, end patt
7th row.
Piece above last inc row should meas 13” [13”-14 ½”-14 ½”]
wide. Fasten off.
SHAPE CAP:
** Turn. Sk 3 SC, P 2 SC; join yarn in next SC, CH 5, work patt 14th
row across. CH 5, turn.
Work patt 3rd – 7th rows. Fasten off.
Rep from ** 3 times. Fasten off.
FINISHING:
Using back & front for patt, cut lining, allow ½” on all edges for seams
& 2” on lower edge for hem.
DO NOT line sleeves.
Weave shoulders tog & sew in sleeves.
Match rows, then sew side & sleeve seams.
LOWER EDGING:
From RS, beg at lower side seam, * 3 SC, P, rep from * around lower edge & KEEP WORK FLAT.
Work same edging around each sleeve.
NECK EDGE:
From RS, beg at shoulder seam, CH 3, SC around neck edge & KEEP WORK FLAT. Join with sl st in 1st
SC.
NEXT RND: * 3 SC in next CH-3 sp, P, rep from * around.
Join with sl st in 1st SC. Fasten off.
Assemble lining & sew to neck & armhole edges.
Hem lower edge of lining 1” shorter than dress.
Steam press seams open flat on WS & steam-press hem.
ENJOY!
HANDY
ABBREVIATIONS:
* repeat instructions
following single asterisk as directed
* * repeat instructions between
asterisks as many times as directed or repeat
from a given set of instructions
” inch[es]
Alt alternate
Approx approximately
Beg begin/beginning
Bet between
Bl back loop[s]
Bo bobble
Bp back post
Bpdc back post double crochet
Bpsc back post single
crochet
Bptr back post
treble/triple crochet
Ca color A
Cb color B
Cc contrasting color
Ch chain stitch
Ch refers to chain or space
previously
made: e.g ch-1
space
ch-sp chain space
Cl cluster
Cm centimeter[s]
Compl complete
Cont continue
Dc double crochet
Dc2tog double crochet 2 stitches
together
Dec decrease/decreases/decreasing
Dtr/Dtrc double treble/triple crochet
fl front loop[s]
Foll follow/follows/following
Fp front post
Fpdc front post double crochet
Fpsc front post single crochet
Fptr front post treble/triple
crochet
G gram
Hdc half double crochet
Hk hook
Inc increase/increases/increasing
Incl inclusive
K knit
lp[s] loop[s]
M meter[s]
M mesh
Mc main color
Meas measure
Mm millimeter[s]
O over [yarn
over]
Oz ounce[s]
P picot or purl
Pat[s] or patt pattern[s]
Pc st
or Pc popcorn
stitch
Pm place marker
Prev previous
PSSO pass
slip stitch over
Rem remain/remaining
Rep repeat[s]
Rnd[s] round[s]
Rs right side
Sc single crochet
Sc2tog single crochet 2 stitches
together
Sdc short double
crochet [half double crochet]
Sk skip
Sl st slip stitch
Sp[s] space[s]
St[s] stitch[es]
Tch or t-ch turning chain
Tbl through back loop
Tog together
Tr or Trc treble/triple crochet
Trtrc or T Trc triple treble/triple crochet
Ws wrong side
YB yarn
back
Yd[s] yard[s]
YF yarn
forward
Yo yarn over
Yoh yarn over
