Orient Express

**Sizes:** Instructions are written for size 6mo. Changes for sizes 12mo and 18mo are in parentheses. **Finished measurements:** - Chest 20" (22 24)" **Gauge:** 14 sts and 16 rows to 4" over pattern stitch (US) using size H/8 (5mm) hook. **From the description:** Live the glamorous life in this darlin dress fit for a princess. Drawing inspiration from the traditional chinese cheongsam, this stunner features a single-crochet bodice trimmed in black and finished with a bountiful silk skirt. The complementary [kimono sweater][1] makes an ideal cover-up. **Suggested Materials:** - Approximately 272yds of worsted weight yarn - Approximately 174yds of bulky weight yarn - 1yd asian print magenta satin fabric - two small black frog closures - matching sewing threads **Suggested Colors:** Pink, black. [1]: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/east-meets-west