plus size empire dress La Femme Long Gown in Emerald at Nordstrom, Size 12W Back zipper closure Evening Party Dress Plus Size

Pattern Notes If the pattern states to sc 5, it means that you have to make one single crochet in each of the next 5 stitches

Works for club nights and rooftop events

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The rule for knit fabric: Direction of the Most Stretch goes Across the Body Knit fabric stretches in both directions (and diagonally)

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The pattern includes notes for customizable color placement, and includes both English and Spanish, which is ideal for those who prefer to work on a project that is more open-ended