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Here's the pattern for those who want to create this spectacular gown: The vintage Minerva Style Book has several classic ladies patterns to knit and crochet

These are available in navy, too, and feature a built-in band that stretches to accommodate your growing bump

This is specified at the start of the pattern but not throughout The body is made from two panels which are seamed up the side and at the shoulders Odd numbered rows in the body are worked from the shoulder towards the hem and even numbered rows are worked from the hem up towards the shoulders The sleeves are worked in rows at right angles to the body Stitches and Abbreviations (US Terms) (UK Equivalent in Brackets) blo = back loop only ch = chain fhdc = foundation half double crochet see special stitches hdc half double crochet (UK half treble) rep = repeat RS = Right Side sc = single crochet (UK double crochet) sc2tog = single crochet 2 together see special stitches sk = skip (UK miss) ss = slip stitch st(s) = stitch(es) WS = Wrong Side yo = yarn over Special Stitches Foundation half double crochet (fhdc): Ch3, yo, insert hook into 3rd chain from hook, yo and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook)