Show smart hand crocheted dress good style the year ro aind by CHERIE NICHOLAS a P A R e 0 N T ti W ever that once done together with afi H FOR a dress that Is cool to wear on hot sultry days warm and comfy to wear on cool days a dress that somehow or other possesses the magic of fitting into the scheme of things whether it be going places about town during the active tive hours ot of the day or doln doing more ar less of a society stunt at I 1 informal bridge party or tea in the afternoon at the club the answer well here it Is right before your very eyes in the accompanying compa nying illustration dresses that are hand crocheted of mercer laed cotton desm a dress like either of the models pictured will prove a friend in need and indeed at any time of the year As to solving the mid season problem of something to wear that tides over the gap between fashions old and fashions new find a hand crocheted dress gives the perfect answer such a gown is correct and likable to wear this v very ery min ute and tor for the girl who will be faring to school in the early autumn days the best way of putting to the test all we have been saying about the crochet theme is to make such a dress for yourself just a few leisure moments devoted here and there that would otherwise be watt wa ted to the crocheting thereof and in an unbelievably short time you will b be the exultant possessor of a dress that will prove a treasure in your wardrobe the whole year round want to try it well heres howl go to your nearest fancy work shop or department there you will find oodles of mercerized zed crochet cottons in adorable colors how the acquiring of exactly the right size crochet hook not forgetting to ask tor for a pamphlet of instructions as how to make which is always available where you buy yarns theres good news for or croch eters this year in that the idea of styling is being played up for all it is wor worth th for fo r the first time crochet has be been e n treated like fabric the result is a collection of crocheted dresses unmatched for smartness fit and individuality most important is is the way in which the newer crocheted frocks fit and mold the figure dressmaker touches are also stressed pad tied ded shoulders are emphasized zipper closings are used skirts swing gracefully with a view to achieving the young look so much exploited this season typical of the new crochet fashions is the casual neat as a pin dress as shown to the left in the picture A decorative zipper down the front closing at the throat with two pompoms pompous pom high placed pockets and a wide contrasting belt give it the dressmaker touches even the belt Is crocheted worked in lustrous mercerized zed crochet cotton the entire outfit is simple to make the hand band crocheted dress to the right has the stylish look it its 3 lines are fluid and soft with the shoulders slightly exaggerated to slenderize the silhouette making it graceful for far the more mature figure as well as tor for the slim and svelte young woman the stitch is open and lacy delightfully cool to wear throughout the summer later on you will find this type gown an ideal starter for the fall wardrobe released by western newspaper union |