China Doll Crochet Pattern Download

Description

Inspired by traditional Chinese costume, designer Doris Chan fashioned this tunic after one of her mother’s engagement dresses. Although the original seventeenth-century qipao was loose fitting and concealing, the modern Shanghai style is form fitting, with a high, tight, stiff collar. Made seamlessly from the top down, the tunic is stretchy, with body-skimming drape.

Finished Size: 33 (36, 38½, 41, 44)” bust circumference. Garment shown measures 33″. Fit is snug with 0″ ease.
Yarn: Filatura Di Crosa Brillante (55% cotton, 45% viscose; 153 yd [140 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; ): #19 lilac, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Yarn weight: #2 – Fine
Gauge: 2 rep in sh patt and 6 rows = 23?4″ with larger hook; 18 sc = 4″. Gauge for trim and collar is fi rmer than gauge for body.
Hook: Sizes G/7 (4.5 mm) and F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Removable stitch markers (m); contrast yarn for m; small-eyed yarn needle; three ½” plastic bone rings for buttons or three purchased frog closures.
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet Spring 2008.