If you prefer to start with a basic chain, chain 38, hdc in 2nd chain from hook and each chain across to end (36 hdc) With G hook Row 1: Hdc Foundation of 36 Row 2: Ch 2, turn, hdc in next 4 sts, *V Stitch in next st, hdc in next 8 sts,* repeat from *to* 2x, V St in next st, hdc in remaining 4 sts Row 3: Ch 2, turn, hdc in next 5 sts, *V Stitch around ch-2 of next V Stitch, hdc in next 10 sts,* repeat from *to* 2x, V Stitch around ch-2 of next V Stitch, hdc in remaining 5 sts Row 4: Ch 2, turn, hdc in next 6 sts, *V Stitch around ch-2 of next V Stitch, hdc in next 12 sts,* repeat from *to* 2x, V Stitch around ch-2 of next V Stitch, hdc in remaining 6 sts With H hook Round 5: (If you want a different color edge on the sleeves, change colors here) Ch 2, turn, hdc in next 7 sts, *V Stitch around ch-2 of next V Stitch, hdc in next 14 sts,* repeat from *to* 2x, V Stitch around ch-2 of next V Stitch, hdc in remaining 7 sts, sl st to beginning ch-2 to connect Round 6: (This round will create the armholes) Ch 2, turn, hdc in next 8 sts, *3 hdc around ch-2 of next V Stitch, ch 4, 3 hdc around ch-2 of next V Stitch,* hdc in next 16 sts, repeat from *to* 1x, hdc in final 8 sts, sl st to beginning ch-2 to connect Round 7: (This round is for the ribbon) Ch 2 (counts has hdc), turn, hdc in same space as ch-2, ch 1, skip next st, *2 hdc in next st, ch 1, skip next st,* repeat from *to* around, sl st to beginning ch-2 to connect (see P1) (52 hdc, 26 ch-1) Round 8: Ch 1, *Br St in next st, skip next 2 sts,* repeat from *to* around 24x, Br St in next st, skip end st, sl st to beginning ch-1 to connect (26 Br St) Round 9: Ch 3, turn, Br St around ch-2 of each Br St of previous round, sl st to top of beginning ch-3 to connect (26 Br St) Rounds 10-20: Repeat Round 9 until you reach 9 1/2" from shoulder to bottom or desired length Fasten off & weave in ends Stitch button to top left back of dress opening & use the chain space of the Foundation chain as the button hole Weave ribbon through Round 7 & cut to desired length for bow You can purchase the ad free pdf below allowing you to enjoy the pattern at your convenience

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