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Dinner at Eight Top
Lion Brandฎ Vanna's Glamour®
GAUGE: 17 sc + 20 rows = 4 in. (10 cm); 4 shells = 4 in. (10 cm). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION: sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.
shell (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in indicated st or sp.
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 TOP
BODICE
Back
Ch 78 (86, 94).
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across 77 (85, 93) sc at end of row.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Rep Row 2 until piece measures 4 in. (10 cm) from beg.
Shape Armhole
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sl st in next 5 (6, 6) sts, ch 1, sc in each st to last 5 (6, 6) sts; leave last 5 (6, 6) sts unworked 67 (73, 81) sc at end of row.
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Next (Dec) Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, sc2tog, sc in each st to last 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in last st 65 (71, 79) sts at end of row.
Rep last row 5 (6, 8) more times 55 (59, 63) sts when all decs are complete.
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Rep last row until piece measures 3 1/2 (4, 4 1/2) in. (9 (10, 11.5) cm) from beg of armhole shaping.
Shape First Shoulder
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 27 (29, 31) sts; leave rem sts unworked for second shoulder.
Next (Dec) Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, sc2tog, sc in each st across 26 (28, 30) sts at end of row.
Next (Dec) Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in last st 25 (27, 29) sts at end of row.
Rep last 2 rows 9 more times 7 (9, 11) sts when all decs are complete.
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Rep last row until piece measures 8 (8 1/2, 9) in. (20.5 (21.5, 23) cm) from beg of armhole shaping. Fasten off.
Shape Second Shoulder
Sk 1 unworked st following first shoulder, join yarn with sc in next st.
Next Row: Ch 1, sc in each st across 27 (29, 31) sts at end of row.
Next (Dec) Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in last st 26 (28, 30) sts at end of row.
Next (Dec) Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, sc2tog, sc in each st across 25 (27, 29) sts at end of row.
Rep last 2 rows 9 more times 7 (9, 11) sts when all decs are complete.
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Rep last row until piece measures 8 (8 1/2, 9) in. (20.5 (21.5, 23) cm) from beg of armhole shaping. Fasten off.
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 Left Front
Ch 48 (54, 58).
Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across 47 (53, 57) sts at end of row.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Shape Neck
Next (Dec) Row (RS): Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in last st 46 (52, 56) sts at end of row.
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Rep last 2 rows 8 more times 38 (44, 48) sts when all decs are complete.
Shape Armhole
Next Row (RS): Ch 1, turn, sl st in next 5 (6, 6) sts, ch 1, sc in each st to last 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in last st 32 (37, 41) sts at end of row.
Next (Dec) Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in last st 31 (36, 40) sts.
Next (Dec) Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, sc2tog, sc in each st to last 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in last st 29 (34, 38) sts at end of row.
Rep last 2 rows 5 (6, 8) more times 14 (16, 14) sts when all decs are complete.
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Next (Dec) Row (RS): Ch 1, turn, sc each st to last 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in last st 13 (15, 13) sts at end of row.
Rep last 2 rows 6 (6, 2) more time(s) 7 (9, 11) sts when all decs are complete.
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Rep last row until piece measures same as Back.
Fasten off.
Right Front
Ch 48 (54, 58).
Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across 47 (53, 57) sts at end of row. Mark first st of this row for front edge.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Shape Neck
Next (Dec) Row (RS): Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, sc2tog, sc each st across 46 (52, 56) sts at end of row.
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Rep last 2 rows 8 more times 38 (44, 48) sts when all decs are complete.
Shape Armhole
Next Row (RS): Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, sc2tog, sc in each st to last 5 (6, 6) sts; leave rem sts unworked 32 (37, 41) sts at end of row.
Next (Dec) Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, sc2tog, sc in each st across 31 (36, 40) sts at end of row.
Next (Dec) Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, sc2tog, sc in each st to last 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in last st 29 (34, 38) sts.
Rep last 2 rows 5 (6, 8) more times 14 (16, 14) sts when all decs are complete.
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Next (Dec) Row (RS): Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, sc2tog, sc each st across 13 (15, 13) sts at end of row.
Rep last 2 rows 6 (6, 2) more time(s) 7 (9, 11) sts when all decs are complete.
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Rep last row until piece measures same as Back.
Fasten off.
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 SKIRT
Notes:
1. Skirt is worked as a separate piece (rather than as a part of the Bodice) to control waistline fullness.
2. Beg of Skirt is worked in rows to avoid the twisting that is possible with a long beg chain. When 4 rows have been completed, piece is joined and remainder of
Skirt is worked in the round to eliminate the need for seaming.
Skirt is worked from waist edge to lower edge.
Ch 181 (211, 226).
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across 180 (210, 225) sts.
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across; join with sl st in first sc, being careful not to twist.
Rnd 6: Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same st as join, sk next 4 sts, *shell in next st, sk next 4 sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in top of beg ch 36 (42, 45) shells at end of rnd.
Rnd 7: Sl st to first ch-2 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in first ch-2 sp, shell in each ch-2 sp around; join with sl st in top of beg ch.
Rnd 8: Rep Rnd 7.
Rnd 9: Sl st to first ch-2 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in first ch-2 sp, (shell in next ch-2 sp) 5 (6, 8) times, shell in next sp between shells (inc made), *(shell in next ch-2 sp) 6 (7, 9) times, shell in next sp between shells (inc made); rep from * around; join with sl st in top of beg ch 42 (48, 50) shells at end of rnd.
Place 6 (6, 5) markers around, placing one marker in sp following each inc (between shells). Move markers up as work progresses.
Next 3 (3, 2) Rnds: Rep Rnd 7.
Next (Inc) Rnd: Sl st to first ch-2 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp, (shell in next ch-2 sp) to first marker, shell in marked sp between shells, *(shell in next ch-2 sp) to next marker, shell in marked sp between shells; rep from * around; join with sl st in top of beg ch 48 (54, 55) shells at end of rnd.
Rep last 4 (4, 3) rnds 4 (4, 5) more times 72 (78, 80) shells when all incs are complete.
Next 3 (4, 7) Rnds: Rep Rnd 7.
Fasten off.
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FINISHING
Sew Bodice fronts to back at shoulders.
Neck Edging
From RS, join yarn with sl st in marked front edge st of Right Front.
Row 1: Ch 1, work sc evenly spaced along Right Front, Back and Left Front.
Rows 2 and 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Fasten off.
Sew Bodice side seams.
Armhole Edging
From RS, join yarn with sl st at one side seam.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, work sc evenly spaced around armhole. Join with sl st in first sc.
Rnds 2 and 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st around. Join with sl st in first sc.
Fasten off.
Rep edging on rem armhole.
Lap Right Front about 7 (7 1/2, 8) in. over Left Front and pin in place. Try Bodice on and adjust overlap if needed. When youre happy with the fit, baste overlapped edge in place.
Seam first 4 rows of Skirt.
Lap first row (top) of Skirt over lower edge of Bodice, easing Skirt to fit. Sew in place, sewing through all thicknesses at overlap.
Drawstring
Make a ch about 6 ft. (183 cm) long.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across.
Fasten off. Pin a large safety pin to one end of Drawstring and weave through Row 2 of Skirt.
Weave in ends.
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Ratings and Reviews
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| Dinner at Eight Top Reviewed by Theodora Michaels on 2011-05-28 |
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This pattern was easy to follow and I am happy with the finished garment. I like that you can adjust the fit even after you make all the pieces.
However, I agree with reviewer Shelly Wolf that the skirt part is much fuller than what is pictured. Actually I think this may be a mistake in the pattern: for size small it says to chain 181, and the schematic shows a skirt circumference of 36". But a chain of 181 in the stated gauge would give a circumference of 43". Maybe they mean it's 36" after you add the drawstring belt, but that's not how it's written. I started the skirt with 181, but it seemed way too big, so I unraveled it and started again with 151 (you need a multiple of 5, plus one), with evenly spaced increases, and it worked out perfectly. As written, it would give a very full skirt with gathers on top.
My only other nit-picky comment is that you might want to do a few decreases as you do the edgings, such as skipping the stitch at the bottom of the v at the back neckline, so the edging lies flat.
Overall it's quite a nice pattern.
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